H Aoud is a divisive scent, though generally lauded for its quality and complexity. Some find it a regal masterpiece, a true gem for oud and patchouli lovers. Others, however, are put off by its pungent, heavy-handed take on the notes, making it a firm love-it-or-hate-it affair.

A budget riff on Roja Dove's H Exclusive Aoud - Executive Aoud leans on the same bergamot-to-oud arc but flattens the rose heart and trades the original's smoky depth for a louder, simpler oud-and-birch base with noticeably shorter legs.