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Oriental Oud Original Creation

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Alexandria UK Oriental Oud Original Creation is an Eau de Parfum. Oriental Oud Original Creation opens with Lemon, Orange, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Vetiver and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Oud. Alexandria UK's Oriental Oud Original Creation carries an Acquired verdict, a oud-led wear.

Oriental Oud is one of Alexandria UK's own Original Creations, not a dupe of a specific designer scent. It pairs a dark Cambodian-style oud with a bright lemon-orange-lavender opening and a saffron-vetiver heart, aiming for an accessible entry into the oud genre rather than replicating any single house's signature.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Distinctive
  • Evening-ready
Oriental Oud Original Creation Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Oud
80%
Citrus
50%
Woody
50%
Spicy
40%

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

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Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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Oriental Oud opens with a sharp citrus flash of lemon and orange, softened almost immediately by a calming lavender note, an unusual pairing against the dark oud that anchors the composition. The heart brings a glowing saffron alongside green, earthy vetiver, building tension between the fragrance's bright top and its smoky core. As it settles, cedar and amber round out the oud base with a resinous, slightly sweet warmth that lasts a few hours on skin. It performs more like a moderate-strength oud than a heavyweight, with decent but not exceptional projection, making it a workable option for anyone wanting an affordable house-blend oud rather than chasing a specific designer scent.

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