Ard Al Zaafaran 2024 EDP

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Wild Oud

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Ard Al Zaafaran Wild Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Wild Oud opens with Lavender and Mint, settles into a heart of Vanilla and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Oud, Tonka Bean, Honey, and Tobacco. Ard Al Zaafaran's Wild Oud carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive, though mostly for the LME comparisons, this scent is a surprisingly luxurious oud-vanilla bomb for the price. Forget the "blue cheese" brigade, Wild Oud delivers a hefty, sweet, and surprisingly sophisticated punch that's well worth a sniff.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
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Wild Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mint57%
Lavender43%
Heartas listed
Benzoin50%
Vanilla50%
Baseas listed
Oud31%
Tonka Bean31%
Tobacco23%
Honey15%

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
Moderate
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

Its strong performance and rich, sweet, and somewhat masculine profile make it less suitable for office wear or sport. However, its luxurious and intoxicating character, often described as 'sexy,' makes it an ideal choice for dates and formal events, and can easily elevate a casual evening out.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Wild Oud kicks off with a fresh, aromatic burst of mint and lavender, swiftly giving way to a rich, warm heart of creamy vanilla and balsamic benzoin. The dry down is where it truly shines, with a prominent, yet never overwhelming, oud note blending seamlessly with sweet honey, tonka bean, and a hint of smoky tobacco. This is a bold, sweet, and deep oriental woody fragrance with unexpected freshness at the start.

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