Arabian Oud 2017 EDP
Solid Black
Arabian Oud Solid Black is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Solid Black opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Peach, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Geranium, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Praline. Arabian Oud's Solid Black carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.
This one's a bit of a curveball from Arabian Oud - not at all what you’d expect from the name and bottle. It's a sweet, fruity, cozy scent with monster performance that might just surprise you.What our verdicts mean →
- Cozy
- Sweet
- Confident
- Warm
- Energetic
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Best Occasions
With its strong projection and sweet, impactful accords, Solid Black isn't ideal for a professional office setting. It truly shines for dates and casual outings, where its inviting and long-lasting aroma can be fully appreciated. While some might push it for formal events, its pronounced sweetness leans more towards playful than polished.
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
Other declarable allergens
- Bergamot
- Rose geranium
- Sandalwood
- Synthetic musk
- Vanillin
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
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