Dehn El Oud Shaheen
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Santal Oud
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a divisive but budget-friendly oud oil. For some, it's a 'holy', 'comforting' introduction to oud, while others find it too animalic, like a 'horse stall'. A true love-it-or-hate-it experience.
Thomson Carter's powerhouse - a three-note Middle Eastern study by an uncredited perfumer that pairs saffron's medicinal lift with oud's resinous depth over a sandalwood-creamy close. Marketed unisex but wears noticeably masculine on most skins; community reviewers compare it to the 70s/80s woody-oriental tradition rebuilt for a modern audience.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 0% | 13% |
| Warm | 20% | 30% |
| Woody | 60% | 50% |
| Earthy | 28% | 18% |
| Animalic | 43% | 25% |
| Fresh | 0% | 0% |
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Occasions
Its potent oud and animalic character, described by some as 'strong' and 'long-lasting', make it less suitable for office environments where sillage needs to be controlled. However, its exotic warmth is suitable for special occasions like dates or formal events, and can be worn casually if applied sparingly.
Seasons
The oud-saffron heart and sandalwood base are autumn and winter materials - they read warm-mysterious in cool air and overwhelming in summer heat. Spring works in cooler evenings only.
Occasions
A long-throw saffron-oud-sandalwood with magnetic sillage is built for evening date and formal wear. Casual works in cooler months. Too dense for sport; office wear requires a light hand.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Oud, Warm Spicy accords and Oud notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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