Arabian Oud 2018 EDP

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Rosewood

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Arabian Oud Rosewood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Rosewood opens with Oud and Rose, settles into a heart of Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk and Frankincense. Arabian Oud's Rosewood carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper split decision - some reckon it's a 'vomit-inducing' cloying mess, while others hail it as an 'addictive' compliment magnet. If you love sweet, creamy rose-oud combinations, this beast-mode performer might just be your new obsession, but it's certainly not for everyone.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Masculine
  • Romantic
  • Warm
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Rosewood Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose60%
Oud40%
Heartas listed
Vanilla100%
Baseas listed
Frankincense50%
Musk50%

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

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its beast-mode projection and longevity, Rosewood is far too potent for the office, risking overwhelming colleagues. It's ideal for dates and formal evening events where its luxurious, attention-grabbing aura can shine. Its intensity makes it unsuitable for casual daytime wear or sport.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Rosewood bursts open with a syrupy, rich rose intertwined with a subtle, well-behaved oud. The heart quickly introduces a decadent vanilla, sweetening the floral and woody blend into a gourmand delight. As it settles, a soft musk and a wisp of frankincense emerge, grounding the sweetness with an elegant, resinous warmth. It's a creamy, powdery rose, almost like Turkish delight, with just enough depth to stop it being purely saccharine.

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