Al Haramain Perfumes 2018 EDP

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Amber Oud

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Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Amber Oud opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Resins, and Amber. Al Haramain Perfumes's Amber Oud carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a bit of a head-scratcher. Despite the name, it's divisive on whether there's oud or even amber, with many users confusing it for other Al Haramain Amber Oud flankers. Expect beast-mode performance, but opinions are split on whether that's a blessing or a curse for its synthetic character.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Woody
  • Masculine
  • Modern
  • Sweet
Amber Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Spicy Notes58%
Baseas listed
Resins38%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and longevity, this is best reserved for evening dates or formal events where it can make a statement. It's too potent for most office environments, but some find it suitable in small doses, making it less ideal for casual wear too.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Upon first spray, you're hit with a fresh, aromatic burst of cedar, rosemary, bergamot, and lemon. This quickly mellows into a woody heart, enriched by spicy notes and the distinctive, slightly smoky aroma of guaiac wood. The dry down is a warm, resinous embrace, underpinned by subtle musk and a powerful amber accord, creating a deep and enveloping scent profile.

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