Ahmed Al Maghribi 2018 EDP

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Oud Classic

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Ahmed Al Maghribi Oud Classic is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Oud Classic opens with Saffron, settles into a heart of Oud and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Ahmed Al Maghribi's Oud Classic carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Don't be fooled by the name - there's more to Oud Classic than just oud. This is a surprisingly clean, subtly floral woody scent with an almost fruity opening, proving that sometimes the best things are simple, elegant, and punch well above their weight.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
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Oud Classic Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron100%
Heartas listed
Oud53%
Rose47%
Baseas listed
Amber35%
Sandalwood35%
Musk30%

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 Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and smooth character make it suitable for office wear, but its elegant and subtle woody-floral profile truly shines in date and formal settings. While not a casual 'grab-and-go' athletic scent, it's versatile enough for elevated everyday use.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

It starts with a surprising bright burst of fruits, think mandarins and red berries, quickly followed by a nuanced floral heart of rose and white flowers, often with a hint of saffron spice. The oud then emerges, but it's airy and smooth, not harsh, grounded by a woody, musky amber base that gives it depth without heaviness. It's clean, a little sweet, and undeniably sophisticated.

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Where to buy

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