Oud Eau de Parfum

I'd confidently say that in line with what I've tried so far, this is easily the best introduction to Oud through the lense of a Western nose thats not used to it (while also smelling nice and classy in of itself). Definitely better than I expected, I was expecting the Oud Wood style of Oud that smells more like Cedarwood than actual Oud or faux-oud to my nose, however, this does have real Oud in it which is a plus, and it's done in a small amount whilst also being wrapped around beautifully by the other notes, which make it really pleasant to noses who have never experienced Oud before, many people often forget that not all Oud smells funky or intense which is mainly reserves for Indian and sometimes Laotian Oud, but the Oud in this one is very likeable, elegant, intensely woody yet reserved, and lightly sweet. Enough babling by me😂 The other main notes I get on my skin for the rest of the wearing are a rich and dense but non animalism leather, a dense and slightly creamy Sandalwood (of which both of them fuse seamlessly with the Oud), the familiar bright and sparkly orange from the opening, only now further in the back to add much needed contrast to the heavier darker notes, and Amyris which gives a little sweetness and smooths the edges out of this already smooth and elegant fragrance. Wearability wise this is 100% a dressed up fragrance (or atleast that's where I think it shines the most), however If you really love it I see no issue wearing it casually provided it's not hot or humid, I also feel that this fragrance is very firmly a Masucline leaning scent but its not entirely unthinkable to imagine a Lady enjoying this and rocking it. Projection was medium but quite dense and occasionally would feel like it was approaching strong on my skin but would taper back down, and longevity I got around 9-10 hours, with it starting to die down around the 4 or 5 hour mark. Overall it's quite nice to get whiffs of and makes me have to correct my back posture just smelling it as it really does exude class; Oud is fundamentally and divisive and/or hard to first like note to most western palletes unfamiliar with it, but I feel like this is one of the better if not the best avenue to start off with, while still going strong as a beautiful fragrance in its own right. 8.3/10

AdP Oud is a masterpiece - a very unique take on oud while being beginner friendly at the same time. Unlike most oud fragrances that give off a heavy, dark, funky vibe, the oud in here is complemented by just the right amount of citrusy, sweet and clean notes, with almost a little bit of aquatic feel, making it fresh, soft, airy and extremely smooth. It's still somewhat of an acquired taste but is very pleasant and light for an oud scent. Vibrant, rich, uplifting and slightly sweet orange & bergamot notes can be found in the loud opening with so much depth. Very full and round. The citruses stay for a pretty long time and as they gradually die down you can detect the other layers underneath a lot more: there's a soft, gentle leather note that adds this refinement and sophistication to the scent; Amyris gives off this slightly sweet resinous vibe that makes you wanna keep sniffing it; and of course, the oud becomes more and more apparent as the fragrance develops. The oud here is dry, crisp, slightly smokey and reminds me of antique furnitures, giving that classy & elegant woodsy vibe. The oud note intensifies and reaches its peak around the 5-6 hour mark when most of the other notes have faded. The longevity of this thing is absurd. I sprayed once on my arm in the morning and took a shower 12 hours later, the oud base can still be easily detected after the shower. Sometimes I can still smell it 24 hours after applying, simply insane. This is a modern/Western take on oud and to me doesn't really smell Oriental at all, until the full dry down where it becomes a bit exotic. Mass appealing yet artistic. Smells like two fragrances in the opening and the dry down. You gotta try this even if you're not a fan of oud normally. This will make you smell like a successful, sophisticated gentleman no doubt. Opening: 9.7/10 Dry down: 9.5/10 Uniqueness: 9.7/10 Versatility: 8/10 Presentation: 9.3/10 Sillage: 9.5/10 Longevity: 10/10 Sprays: 2-3 Season: All season Occasion: Signature, dress up, formal occasions Overall Rating: 9.7/10

im not into niche fragrances, just because im not rich and i consider pure madness spend more than 120-130euros for any parfume. acqua di parma is the only niche house i have in my collection because of the affordable prices, the availability of testers and the quality of the juices. i found a tester of acqua di parma oud and i bought it with no hesitation. regarding the scent, im not familiar with oud, the only oudy i have is the great M7, which i love very much. i also tried armani p.h. oud and other designer oudy colognes. a.d.p. oud is one of the best scent i ever tried so far: it is very dense, rich and bold. the opening is a bit orangy, then a great mix of oud, sandalwood, leather and musk creates a fantastic super-woody, resinous and clean smell. for me this edp is a combo of dsquared potion + ysl M7. it's easy to wear but im my opinion the average guy can find it a bit challenging. a.d.p oud is something hard to smell in the streets, it's not mass-appealing like sauvage or bleu de chanel. this fragrance fits better on people over 30, it's marked as unisex but for me is definitely masculine. not for playful situations, better for casual or formal situations with the right outfit. for fall, winter and cold days of spring. the performance is good, on my skin the projection is great in the first 2 hours, then became softer. the longevity is 8-10 hours, so no complains. a modern masterpiece! non tratto di solito profumi di nicchia perchè per me che non sono ricco spendere tanti soldi per un profumo è follia pura. tuttavia acqua di parma offre prodotti eccellenti a prezzi non proibitivi e i loro tester sono facili da trovare. questo oud è fantastico, super-legnoso, resinoso e pulito. non difficile da indossare, tuttavia non è il sauvage o il bleu de chanel di turno per complimenti. per me un profumo grandioso! scent-9 long-8,5 sillage-8 versatility-7,5 uniqueness-8 bottle-6,5 compliment factor-7,5 rebuy?yes my vote- 9 in one word- agarwood alternative- armani pour homme oud nuit

Wow! Where do I start with this perfume. This is my signature scent. Very worthy of gatekeeping. Acqua Di Parma are known for their summer fresh scents, and for them to use a heavy polarising Middle-Eastern ingredient like Oud is quite risky in my opinion. For the record I am not a fan of funky Ouds. But this perfume has such an elegant Oud and is perfectly balanced between fresh/ citrusy and woody. The wood in this perfume is a rich and wet wood. The perfume is slightly spicy to Western standards which is nice but by no means spicy to the Middle-Eastern market. Imagine you’ve been chopping wood in the sun, you’ve got hot and sweaty, so you decide to sit under a tree to peel an orange for a refreshment. The perfume is male orientated IMO but could be worn by both genders, definitely appreciated by women. Now, the earlier batch I had was incredibly long lasting on the skin 12+ hours. But newer batches have lost some performance. On clothes it is still 12+ hours but fades quicker on skin probably around the 8 hour mark if you’re lucky. With the older batches a little went a long way, but you do need to spray more with new batches if you want the same result. It is a pricey perfume. But, for the quality ingredients you cannot complain. It smells expensive. It’s a nice heavy bottle, very sleek. Atomiser is good but the cap is plastic... for the price point disappointing. But it’s what’s about inside that matters. This will get you compliments for sure, definitely a mature scent too. For me it can be worn in any season. Bonus if in general you’re a warm body as body heat makes this scent radiate around you. So overall, I wouldn’t recommend blind buying as it is quite a unique scent and the “Oud” label can be scary for some and disappointing to others. (I’m gatekeeping)

This fragrance brings a smile to my face every time I wear it. You can smell the natural citrus on the top and it lasts until it becomes a skin scent. I wont go into the notes cause you can read them above but I will say I can pick up on most of them throughout a wear and they are blended perfectly. This is signature scent worthy. It's not the most complex but smells natural, fresh, and unique. The performance is goldilocks, 6-8 (into 9 hours and stays around if you spray clothing), moderate scent bubble and sillage, mass appealing and wouldn't offend anyone. As a lot of people have said before it really doesn't smell like oud. Its not a clean MFK oud, but its doing its own thing. It changes from the open to the dry down so its not a linear scent. This can be worn in any season, all times of day. The wife likes it and she hates everything, so thats a win. If you are someone who is new to oud or wants to try oud or doesn't like the poopy stuff, give this a sample. Im not saying this is for everyone. Im saying its sample worthy. Its 6oz big bottle worthy to me. Only thing I can say is Im 50/50 on wearing this as a work scent. But it depends on the type of work you do and what you prefer to wear to work. Otherwise everything is fair game with this one. 9.5/10. For a bottle, check discounters.