Madawi

I recently visited Arabian Oud for the first time! :-D Had to try this one as it's claimed to be one of the bestsellers. Madawi caught me off guard because, unlike the black luxe bottle, it opens very tropical, vibrant, strong, and juicy. Steady PINEAPPLE, non-barnyard OUD, peach, and fruitchouli from the opening to almost drydown. Usually, pineapple could instantly make a perfume smell cheap (I don't even like Aventus), though this one feels majestic. Dries down less polarising, cushioned by subtle white musk. This one has strong sillage, but the projection doesn't last after a few hours. What actually caught my interest at the time was her elder sister, Madawi Gold. Now this one is an exceptional blend. It smells more ripe, dense, full-bodied, and ofc more oudy, in comparison. In fact, the woody oud and not-so-bitter cardamom in Madawi Gold is exceptionally strong yet wearable. The main 'accord' is 'ripe apricot', whereas the thickness is very close to the density of the legend, Chloe Narcisse (which is also apricotty, although they aren't similar, scent-wise). The scent is rounded by vanilla but doesn't make it vanilla-centric (thank goodness). Dries down warmer and more floral; oud is still there. Projection and sillage are absolutely grande that it fills the room. I'm thinking of getting a bottle...it's so beautiful. P.S.1 The bottle design though. Balmain Extatic? P.S.2 I ended up buying Madawi org as it grew on me, and I feel it has more character. So alluring and audacious. I've even been wearing it lightly to bed recently.

My first review - for my first love - Madawi. I'm a guy btw - and the listing on this page is incorrect. This is definitely more unisex than it is female. This was my signature scent for years. It makes me happy 😊. Not that I wear my scents for praise from others (or else I wouldn't wear anything with strong oud 😊), but this fragrance always came with compliments. I suggest everyone at least get their nose on this because this site isn't giving this fragrance the value/ respect it deserves. Arabian Oud has the world's record for the most unisex outlets worldwide, and Madawi is a best seller... know what I mean? And no, Madawi Gold is not the same - they are very different. Scent: 9.7 Projection: 9.7 Sillage: 9.7 Good Quality Clones That I've Come Across: No. Not yet. Worth Buying: Yes. Arabian Oud has deals that come every so often throughout the year if you're looking for a discount. And buying it from Middle Eastern countries is significantly more affordable than purchasing it from the States. 😌 first one down.

Madawi in my country is one of the few Arabian Oud perfume that are well known. We don't know a lot about Arabian Oud here, but Madawi is one perfume that is able to penetrate the market, by which the brand is becoming relatively known. The presentation is great (Kalemat and Aseel is better i think), and the juice inside is really charming... I think the juice is pretty. It begins with a lot of sweet peach that is to die for, and then the rose comes out to play. For me, i have no idea how apple blossom and pineapple blossom smell, so i cant say if it's there or not. This perfume starts out very feminine, but on to the final stage the musk and patchouli give a balance to the scent, and the dry down becomes more unisex. It's in the same vibe with Estee Lauder Wood Mystique, only more refined and more long lasting. Yes this perfume stick with me at least 10 hours, with heavy and then moderate silage. Love this offering from Arabian Oud. Please keep it coming... I've become more n more in love with this brand.

Very beautiful almost honeyed, powdered peaches and dried pineapple. Fruity and incensey ,light and airy. I don't get the rose. Dries down musky and alluring. The closest fragrance I own to this would probably be Sakeena by Lattafa but the fruits in that are heavier, more tart yet overripe. I heard this described as a peach jam and I feel that is accurate. I got a great deal on this one, probably not one I would purchase full price without checking out the dupes first. It smells luxurious. It's definitely a Spring/ Summer scent for me. Quite lovely. Packaging is also very stylish. Can't see anyone actively disliking this so would make a wonderful gift but defo feminine leaning. How come this fragrance isn't talked about more often? Update to say that I have tried Ramz Gold now and whilst similar I find it to be much more masculine and a little sharper/scratchier.

Simply a beautiful warm-weather fragrance. I’m not usually into fruity, citrus-heavy scents unless they’re balanced with a bit of darkness like oud, but this one is an exception. It smells clean, fresh, and genuinely delicious. The opening immediately reminded me of Mancera Sicily with its dominant peach note. In Sicily, that note can come off a bit cheap, but here everything feels smooth, refined, and high-quality. Fragrantica might have you believe this leans feminine, but to me it’s completely unisex. In fact, as a man, that works in your favour, women will love this on you because some of the notes are commonly used in female-leaning fragrances. I can’t imagine many people disliking this. It’s a bit pricey, but you get a beautifully crafted, long-lasting summer fragrance in return. Overall: 9/10