Acquired

Al Wataniah EDP

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Special Oud

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Al Wataniah Special Oud is an Eau de Parfum. Special Oud opens with Red Berries, Leather, Saffron, and Peach, and settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha, Woody, Pink Pepper, and Ginger. Al Wataniah's Special Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This oud-and-peach powerhouse is far from subtle, but if you're after a bold, sophisticated scent that will get you noticed, Special Oud delivers. Prepare for beastmode performance and a love-it-or-hate-it reaction; it's definitely not a safe blind buy.
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
Special Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody
100%
Leather
87%
Fruity
75%
Sweet
74%
Oud
71%

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 Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for office wear, where subtlety is often preferred. However, the luxurious woody-oud and fruity-leather profile makes it a superb choice for evening dates and formal events, commanding attention without being overpowering in the right context.

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About

Special Oud opens with a vibrant burst of syrupy peach and red berries, quickly balanced by a rich, smooth caramel and a leathery saffron. As it develops, a robust blend of woody notes, spicy ginger, and earthy cypriol emerges, creating a mysterious depth. The journey finishes with an ever-present, non-skanky oud, grounding the opulent fruity and leathery facets in sophisticated warmth.