The Spirit of Dubai 2015 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

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The Spirit of Dubai Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Oud opens with Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Fruity Notes, Bergamot, and Lime, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Leather, and Cedar. The Spirit of Dubai's Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a proper, in-your-face Arabic oud, divisive and not for the faint-hearted. If you want barnyard skank, you're in the right place, but be warned: a couple of sprays and you might just clear the room. A beast through and through.
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  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
  • Woody
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Oud 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its nuclear performance and strong animalic oud make it entirely unsuitable for office wear and too overwhelming for most casual settings. However, its immense sillage and luxurious character make it a commanding choice for formal events and dates, particularly if you want to make a powerful, unforgettable statement.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opens with an intense, barnyard oud blast, softened by pineapple and saffron, before transitioning to a leathery, woody heart. The dry-down is rich and complex, a blend of tobacco, an earthy sweetness from vanilla and tonka, resting on a deep amber-musk base. This is Middle Eastern opulence in a bottle, not for wallflowers, boasting a journey from petrol to a refined, animalic warmth.

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