Oud samples for men

7 samples listed for men have oud in their recorded note list. Here are 7 of them, each with the data that is on record for it. The order is not a ranking; it is a way to choose where to begin.

The selection

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

From Rasasi comes Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Grapefruit, Pineapple, Apple, Lemon, Leather, Oud and others. It is tagged gourmand, oriental and woody. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. Notes on a list are a map, and what you notice on your own skin is the territory.

Rayhaan Corium

Rayhaan Corium is filed as an Eau de Parfum from Rayhaan; the note list on record reads Chestnut, Spices, Elemi, Sage, Vanilla, Leather and Oud. The scent families on record: gourmand, oriental and woody. For season the tags say autumn and winter. Warm skin and cool skin can bring out different sides, so try both if you can.

Al Haramain Amber Oud Dubai Night Extrait

Al Haramain Amber Oud Dubai Night Extrait by Al Haramain is an Extrait de Parfum with these recorded notes: Saffron, Bergamot, Elemi, Oud, Bulgarian Rose, Lily of the Valley and others. It is tagged floral, oriental and woody. Season on record: autumn and winter. Do not judge it next to other perfumes on the same arm, as they blur each other.

Amouage Jubilation XXV Man

Amouage Jubilation XXV Man, an Eau de Parfum from Amouage, has Labdanum, Coriander, Orange, Davana, Frankincense, Blackberry and others on record. Its family tags read woody, spicy and amber. For season the tags say autumn and winter. One wearing shows a mood, several wearings show the perfume.

Bujairami Mafia Boss

From Bujairami comes Bujairami Mafia Boss, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Spices, Bergamot, Lemon, Tobacco, Amber, Cedar and others. Its family tags read oriental and woody. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. The opening is the loudest part and the shortest, so let it pass before deciding.

Bujairami Boss Life

Bujairami Boss Life, an Eau de Parfum from Bujairami, has Spices, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedarwood, Tobacco, Amber and others on record. The scent families on record: oriental and woody. It is listed for autumn and winter. Notice how close it stays to the skin and how much of it others pick up.

Alezz Oud Hersh Lahab

Alezz Oud Hersh Lahab is an Eau de Parfum by Alezz Oud. The notes on record are Basil, Black Pepper, Vetiver, Timur Pepper, Grapefruit and Patchouli. By family it is filed as citrus, fresh and woody. It is listed for autumn and winter. A paper strip shows the outline, skin shows the detail.

How to test them

Leave other perfumes off that day, so nothing interferes. Wear it on at least three different days before you decide. Note what you think each time, and read your notes back at the end of the week. Apply one or two sprays to clean skin, without other scented products nearby.

Skin, weather and habit change how any perfume comes across, and a sample shows you your version of it. Keep short notes per perfume; after a week the choice usually makes itself. Start with 2, 5 or 10 ml and give it a few days, so that the first impression is not the only one.

Where to go next

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Questions

How were these samples chosen?

By the tags and note lists on record for each perfume. Nothing was added from memory, the order is not a ranking, and perfumes without recorded notes are described without notes.

Are these samples made by the brands?

No. They are decants: FragranceGems fills each one from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labels it. They are not official brand samples.

Which sizes do the samples come in?

Every sample comes as 2, 5 or 10 ml in a glass spray vial. The smallest is enough for a first impression, the larger ones for many wearings.