Arabian Oud EDP

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Woody Intense

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Arabian Oud Woody Intense is an Eau de Parfum. Woody Intense opens with Heliotrope and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Geranium and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Arabian Oud's Woody Intense carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a proper powerhouse, a rich and traditional Middle Eastern oud-rose blast that will get you noticed. Just go easy on the trigger unless you want to gas out a room; this is potent stuff, a love-it-or-hate-it beast.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Masculine
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
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Woody Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage mean it's far too much for an office or casual daytime wear, where it would overwhelm. This is built for formal events and intimate evening dates, especially in cooler weather, where its rich, opulent character can shine without being intrusive.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Woody Intense opens with a strong, almost medicinal hit of rosemary and the subtle sweetness of heliotrope, quickly giving way to a heart of warm cardamom and a floral geranium. As it settles, a smooth, honeyed amber emerges, interwoven with creamy vanilla, earthy patchouli, and a clean, deep musk. While not explicitly listed, many detect a prominent rose and a smooth, slightly animalic oud, adding to its opulent and confident character.

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