Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud

Comprehensive REVIEW: Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud is a rich creamy sugar and vanilla blend, well supported by a lightly roasted chestnut-iness and a noticeably exceptional use of smoky wood(s), perfectly complimented by sweet clean oud, herbal/medicinal spirits and hints of dark cacao, all brought together for a VERY captivating experience! Incredibly, there are actually (3) different woods "working" here separately, and at the same time---dry smoky woods, smooth soft-sweet smoky sandalwood, and sweet agarwood (oud); with the smokiness ideally and pleasantly balanced. Full disclosure: Some here are not fond of the fairly pronounced herbal/medicinal essence overlaying the 20-minute open, or even its subsequently more reserved presence within the fragrance---while most will appreciate what it brings to the composition in aura, creativity, and dimension. This ambery-colored fragrance is dusty, rich and warm, cozy-sweet, enjoyably calming, enrapturing, and inviting. A predominantly unisex fragrance, though leaning masculine for some women (primarily due to the smoky woods). It's also a solid entry-level consideration if you'd like to take a real first step into "oud". (ie. having more than just a slight hint or touch of it). The clean sweet oud here is noticeably present but not overwhelmingly so, being superbly executed, much a result of the composition's truly exceptional blending. .....The late stages of this fragrance transition into a smooth, soft sweet, very slightly smoky, nutty-woody experience, keeping your attention to the very end as a skin scent. AAOIO is a similar "style" of fragrance to By The Fireplace, but definitely not a clone of BTF. Think of it along the lines of a very exceptional "inspired by BTF" fragrance, having its own character. Rather shocking for its price, it's virtually a niche-level experience in both quality and composition! And because it's not the bold smoky fireplace "statement" fragrance that BTF is, along with having a sweeter disposition, AAOIO's greater wearability is a comparative strength relative to BTF. I have dry under-performing skin, but "average" performance--based on the ratings above--looks to be about 9 hours longevity and 2-3 hours solid projection. Best of all, I can smell AAOIO pleasantly wafting around me much of the time worn. And it's a verified compliment-getter! Fitting for ALL ages 21+ in the cold fall and winter. So if you just happen to be in search of a delightfully warm, inviting and creative cold-weather "hidden" GEM for cheap..... Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud is truly an absolute STEAL at just $19!! 10/10 Overall

I bought this as a blind buy, and have never smelled By the Fireplace so I am rating it on its own merit rather than as a dupe. My first impressions of this were that the bottle is HUGE, and heavy. Underwhelming design but for the 20 bucks I paid I don't really care. It's going to take me forever to get through this bottle, especially considering that I only really need one or two sprays of this on my skin to be smelling it all day. Projection and longevity are great. It was projecting strongly for the first hour or two. After that it got closer but still noticeable, and for the remaining 9 or so hours it was a persistent skin scent. I used one spray on skin at around 10pm and woke up at 11 the next day still smelling it. The scent itself is great. It opens with a huge wave of sugary vanilla, with the oud and woody notes becoming more prominent after that initial blast. It gets smokier in the dry down; not really a woodsmoke odor but more of a woody burnt sugar. The oud is very present, not fecal at all to my nose, and adds a welcome layer to the scent (as an oud lover). The whole journey feels warm and snug, although I think it could get a little overwhelming in hot weather or with too many sprays. I didn't get any herbal notes at all, but hopefully they will emerge as it ages. The initial bomb of scent made me dizzy, but I was extremely hungry and probably just oversensitive due to that. My partner likes it but wouldn't wear it, as he is a fan of more heavily masculine frags. This is definitely unisex. We both think it would be interesting to layer it with something musk-forward. My only real problem with this frag is the atomizer; mine has a tendency to squirt before it sprays which is annoying. I might just be limp wristing the pump because I'm afraid of applying too much, but it's a good thing to be aware of.

So many reviews say that this fragrance is comparable to niche brands and its price point is no reflection of the juice in the not so great bottle. They are right. AalO is a dark, warm, vanilla, sugar, oud bomb. Does it start with a sharp alcohol smell? Yes, but it dissipates in less than 60 seconds. Once it dries down, I get a sugary and warm oud that seems to get stronger once all the molecules settle and as it moves into the heart notes. And though I'm not a gourmand girlie, I really love the sugar in this. It's like a piece of oud that has been sprinkled with a coarse sugar and then wrapped in a vanilla syrup. If you don't like oud then skip this but if you are exploring oudy compositions, AalO is a fairly safe blind buy. Very much a fall/winter scent but also great before bed in cooler spring weather. Great projection but not necessarily in a good way for an office environment. Clubbing in cold weather, walks in the woods, snuggled up under a blanket with a hot drink and a book while the wind howls and the snow falls: all yeses. Longevity is great if that's important to you. Unisex but might lean slightly masculine. The sugar keeps it in the middle, in my opinion. Ameer is not a safe blind buy if you prefer baked goods and photo realistic foody fragrances, fruity florals and "pink" perfumes. I'm old and don't care what others think so I'll be wearing Ameer al Oude whenever I feel like it. It's in my top 5, all time faves.

I completely agree with @serjiqi a few reviews down from me. Even after having this scent for about a year, the performance is still NOT as great as many claim it is, but it does have "above average" performance, say 5 to 6 hours on skin depending on how much you spray. Thing is ya can't spray too much bc the projection is quite strong initially for a good 2 hours, so getting great longevity by over-spraying Ameer Al Oud Intense Oud can be tricky bc ya dont wanna be "That guy/gal" whoes gassing the place up when you arrive. I tried layering with iso e super and it blends really well and does help with longevity. Ameer Al Oud Intense Oud smells fan-freakin-tastic imo. Many complain about the "Synthetic Oud" but I find that it smells great along with the smoky woods and the airy sweetness of the burnt sugar accord/note, and the crazy $18 pricepoint, its a damn STEAL for sure and it STILL smells amazing when compared to Lattafa's newer releases. Plus its the perfect time of year for rocking this scent.. Fall/Winter😉

The people who are hating on this are snobs who spend $1000s on perfumes only to be mad a cheap frag outclasses their entire collection of pungent rubbish. It's 90% BTF, with a middle eastern twist. Starts of smokey, then this creamy vanilla note and sugar note shines through, with a woody/smokey smell remaining in the background. I get a hint of chocolate or dark cacao in this too. Performance and longevity is BEAST, sprayed 2 on me, took a shower and could still smell it the next day. Spray it in the air it will stay in your room for a good 2 days. It's creamy, woody, nutty, sweet and just sublime all around. Its rich and inviting, the smell itself is relaxing and itll get you through those colder days It is a STEAL for its price. Do not let the snobs convince you that you need to spend a fortune to smell good and get a bottle with a fancy brand.