Ahmed Al Maghribi EDP

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Aqua Oud

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Ahmed Al Maghribi Aqua Oud is an Eau de Parfum. Aqua Oud opens with Sea Water and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Anise, Geranium, Rosemary, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Clean Musk, and Ambroxan. Ahmed Al Maghribi's Aqua Oud carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive yet powerful take on a classic, Aqua Oud is a bold marine incense bomb that's either a fantastic value alternative or a muddy, synthetic disappointment. Not for the faint-hearted or those expecting a soft aquatic.
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Aqua Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting nature and strong sillage, combined with its robust and somewhat 'dirty' profile, make it less suited for formal or conservative office environments. However, its 'freshie' elements and powerful projection lend themselves well to casual wear, gym, and even summer daytime events, although the heavy incense might be too much for some in high heat.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Aqua Oud opens with a bracing blast of salty sea water and bright bergamot, quickly followed by an aromatic heart of herbal rosemary, sage, and a hint of anise. The true character emerges in the drydown, where a deep, smoky incense note intertwines with earthy vetiver and patchouli, softened by clean musk and a touch of ambroxan, all underpinned by a mossy depth.

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