Aqua Oud

This is hands down the king of Profumo clones. Nothing comes close to the level of quality, performance and price of this frag and it is even on par with the original in terms of quality. If you know that you like the ADG dna then this is a no brainer, it is completely blind buy safe and again, no other clone (except for perhaps Raees by Arabiyat Prestige but good luck finding a bottle of that) is worth buying when Aqua Oud is in the picture as none of them come close to the value on offer here. The bottle and packaging are great. The atomiser, as always with Ahmed Al Maghribi, is fantastic. It has a surprisingly good level of performance for a freshie and it is relatively cheap of course. The only slight negatives with this frag is that one; it's a 90 ml bottle and I always view clone frags that release below 100mls as a bit of a cop out and two; from what i've seen in various online communities it seems to be not as widely available as Ahmed Al Maghribi's other offerings so you may have some difficulty finding it depending on where you live. This clone is fairly on par in terms of scent accuracy though to my nose the bergamot note in the opening is more vibrant and prominent, aside from that it's practically 1:1.

Finally, Fragrantica lists Aqua Oud! I'll start by saying this stuff is quality. Definitely gets close to Profumo but the Patchouli/Incense is dialled up a little and the Aquatic note is dialled down a touch. Don't expect 1:1 DNA like Lattafa's Suqraat. It's close though. That being said, Aqua Oud destroys Suqraat in terms of Longevity and composition. Smooth as silk and a beautiful dark incensey vibe that the OG was renowned for. The hints of this being an Incensed Aquatic scent are there, just not as much as Profumo. I'm getting around 7 to 8 hours performance with a subtle sillage trail for around 2 hours. So it is strong, but subtle and not in an attention grabbing way. Not much love for this by way of YT influencers, certainly not like the overhyped Kaaf by AAM. If you love the now discontinued Profumo, and want something that respects it's core allure, has quality and lasts a decent amount of time, get onto this ;) 8/10

“Aqua Oud" isn’t just fresh... It’s controlled depth. It opens like a breeze from the oceanic, clean, airy, almost weightless. But that freshness doesn’t stay shallow. As it settles, something darker starts to emerge. Herbs turn slightly sharp, and then slowly, a smoky warmth rises underneath. This is where it becomes interesting. Not loud, not sweet—just a smooth blend of wood, incense, and musk sitting beneath a fresh surface. It's long-lasting. If you bought a new bottle, macerate it for two weeks before using it, lay the bottle horizontally in its box or cupboard or somewhere with no exposure to light, then see the magic. NOTE: This perfume doesn't contain oud in it, even the official website didn't list oud in its note chart. Not sure why they put "OUD" in the name. If you are stepping back from buying it because you think this has oud, then there's nothing to worry about it.

Nose Note #685 I don't know how they did it, but this blows ADG Profumo out of the water... It's not a 100% clone, but damn is it stronger than the OG. This is LONG LASTING, the definition of the word. The first seconds it's definitely a little too far from the DNA, but after some minutes it becomes more and more apparent that you are onto the Profumo clone. And man, this is perfection... Ahmed al Maghribi has become my most sought after brand. So far everything I've bought from them has blown my mind. Not just impressed me, but really blown me away. The price/quality ratio is unbelievable. The scent: an enigmatic aquatic accord, a ine of a kind aromatic accord, very slight sweetness. It's very fresh yet it creates an image of something dark. 9.5/10, just wow

Just smells dirty tbh. Got a decant, I get aquatic aromas but it feels poorly blended and "muddy". Longevity projection solid 8/10 but I don't like this. Profumo was so smooth, this has a weird amber that gives me a coca cola note, not something I want in a freshie, even if it's a dark freshie Edit: 2 weeks later - has smoothened out. 80% close to Profumo - you will not mistake it, it DOES smell like profumo but it's even darker and yet also sweeter with amber and that weird coca cola note. Longevity 8-12 hours every wearing and projection is strong L&P = 9/10 esp for a summer frag If this was a song or an album it'd be The Weeknd, The Hills