Ard Al Zaafaran 2024 EDP

U £ Acquired

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 an Acquired verdict, a vanilla-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.
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
Wild Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Vanilla
100%
Amber
81%
Sweet
76%
Aromatic
75%
Green
64%
Oud
64%

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.

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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.