Oud Mood

Oud Mood offers an intriguing take on a gourmand oud with oriental depth and allure. It opens with saffron, cinnamon, and nutmeg, but these do not sting the nose like powdered spices might. Instead, the composition is dense and creamy, almost buttery right from the start. Despite some claims of rubbery notes, I found no trace of such an accord here. Instead, what I experienced was a more refined and balanced introduction. Equally absent was the strong presence of rose or any alcoholic sharpness that some might detect. What others may perceive as an alcoholic rose is, to me, the saffron melding with the animalistic oud — an interaction that may be challenging for some to fully grasp. As the scent develops, it shifts into a slightly incense-like wood. A smoky, leather-like oud emerges from beneath the spices. The drydown is vanilla-laden, and reminiscent of roasted caramel. There is no candy-like sweetness here; instead, it evokes a thick pudding or a dense syrup. With every passing moment, it becomes more gourmand, like caramel ice cream drizzled with burnt sugar and sprinkled with pralines. The complexity of this fragrance is remarkable, almost like several perfumes in one. It evolves continuously, each layer adding more depth to the experience. The projection is strong, and the longevity is outstanding, ensuring the scent lingers for hours. This is a unisex fragrance but leans more towards the feminine side, especially with its sweet, caramelized undertones, and it is better suited for colder weather. I was fortunate enough to purchase this fragrance for just €12, but I believe many would be willing to pay 5 or even 10 times that amount for such a scent. The craftsmanship here is evident. That said, it's important to note that this is not a universally appealing fragrance. It's polarizing. It's the kind of scent that demands attention, and not everyone will be ready to give it. It's one of those perfumes that will spark debates — some will love it, while others might wrinkle their noses. For some, the intensity and complexity may be overwhelming, and the dark, sweet nature of the scent could be off-putting. But for those who appreciate a gourmand perfume with depth and intricacy, this is a standout choice. Interestingly, according to Lattafa's official website, the fragrance pyramid presented by other sources is incorrect, which is something I noticed while reviewing it as well. What's printed may not align with what you actually smell, adding another layer of intrigue to this already fascinating perfume. A real treat for oud lovers, and a must-try if you are one. Opening note: 8 Sillage/Projection: 8+ Dry down: 8 Longevity: 9 Blend/Composition: 8+ Versatility: 5- Uniqueness: 9- Value for money: 9+ Bottle design/Aesthetics: 6+ Overall experience: 8- Blind-buy rating: 1+

Intoxicating. Sensual. Traditional. at my nose : A lot of saffron, with rose and a spicy note (without being able to say what it is exactly); caramel-like sweetness is here straight from the opening to the drydown – that reveals even more of it, with some balsamic/resinous undertone, with its hint of musk. Incensy, earthy-patchouli, a bit of wood, a lot of floral. my personal thoughts : One of my favorite middle eastern perfume. A classic/traditional blend. I'm in love with Oud Mood. I LOVE this DNA; it’s addictive, warm and sexy. You have to love saffron (its metallic, medical almost, quality) in order to appreciate this perfume. Oud Mood is floral (with rose predominantly), sweet, even creamy, with a beautiful mix of wood and incense (that tone down a little after a while). I can smell patchouli in the mix, but it remains soft. Nothing « weird » about the oud for most of people (I think lol) - but I don't think it's a safe blind buy, except if you are already akeen to this kind of scent profile. Unisex. Not sure about how it would suit hot temperature; it’s fall/autumn here for now and it’s GORGEOUS in cold weather. Very long last lasting – especially on clothes. Pretty strong. The scent on the skin is mmmmh ! Someone in another review said « this is not for the timid » and I totally agree. Can’t wait to see how Oud Mood will develop with maturation because I’m already loving it so much now – and I’ve my bottle for only 2 months. the vibe : A dark, mysterious, and beautiful woman/man, exhuding an air of royalty - magnetic and elegant. There is something noble in her/his sight. Sitting on a leather chair with velvety cushions, large silky curtains on a window, opened to a starry sky. Over a lush garden, moon is bright, night is calm. Soft music on the background, lights are deemed, some incense floating in the air; you are mesmerized by her/his aura as she/he is looking at you. tarot cards : II High Priestess + King of Wands. Power, vision, wisdom and intuitive skills. Irresistible. in résumé : saffron + rose + sweet creamy caramel + incensy wood + earthy patchouli + soft musk

Vanilla (medium-brightness-level of vanilla suitable for spring) and some jammy rose (ie the artificial rose scent used in desserts). Thick and dense scent up close (still spring-appropriate because it's not dark), which makes this intoxicating to smell off your arm; but the sillage is airy vanilla. No perceptible oud in my bottle. No perceptible incense or smoke in my bottle. The vanilla has maybe 20% caramel mixed in, but I don't get an actual perceptible caramel. It's really just vanilla and some jammy rose. The sillage is airy vanilla and intoxicating - one of the best sillages I've smelt. The sillage smells more airy and bright than when smelt up close - even more so in the heat of summer. Along with all of this, it was harsh up close and there was an odd savoury salty meat smell equally as prominent to the vanilla! However, after 5 full months of maturation (with ~20 sprays spent over that time), there is no more savoury salty meat smell, and up close it smells smooth and amazing. I still would've worn this with the savoury salty meat smell because the sillage still smelt amazing and like airy gourmand vanilla. However, now even up close this fragrance is impeccable. Slightly feminine leaning because of the bit of jammy rose, but I'll still wear this as a guy. On a guy, the jammy rose component may be interpreted as elegant rather than particularly feminine. 2 hours into the dry-down, the rose tones down a bit and it's such an intoxicating vanilla with a touch of jammy rose. You must spray on a test strip and smell the 2-hour dry-down and experience this for yourself - it's so good. Fantastic performance. All-seasons except for the hotter summer days. Unisex, slightly leaning feminine. This is about a 9.5/10 for me, and one of the best all-seasons vanillas on the market (once maturated).

after some maceration, i get why people say they smell wet wipes on this. However, its just an initial smell, and soon fades of into this addictive, sweet and rich scent. Perfect for the coldest days of winter. Rest of the year - not that much. Performance is great; longevity on this is insane. On skin, you can spray it in the morning and still pick up some scents when you next wake up. On fabrics its even more crazy; all my scarfs smell of it, even after a week. I once gifted my ex a teddy bear on which i sprayed it couple times, and she told me she could still smell it strongly after almost a month (no kidding). It's hard to judge the projection on this scent however, as its a smell which your nose doesnt get used to that easily, so you will be smelling it on yourself throughout the day, no matter what you are doing. I've been told though, that it leaves a "tail", so i guess it really is that good. If i had to say, who that fragrance is for, I really couldnt give a straight answer. To me its a perfect unisex; the flowery notes feel somewhat feminine, while the sweet, ambery undertone make it suited also for men. I could also say its suited for all age groups. This was my first blind buy though, so i might be a little biased, but for that price, you should really consider it. If you dont like it, surely someone else will. Also, dont be mislead by the name; there is no Oud to be found in it. 8/10

I had to wait to review this one because I was on the fence. At first I didn’t think I liked it but kept sneaking a spray when I walked by. I’m sure I’m going to knock someone out with this because I quickly go anosmic sadly and can’t tell if I’m overspraying. My husband hasn’t said he can taste my perfume yet with this one (a frequent statement when I’m too heavy handed) so I think I’m okay. Anyway, it’s very sweet and I get the caramel. Definitely oud, but not barnyard or skanky oud, just a sweet woodiness that grounds the fragrance. A little of the rose, a little of the saffron, don’t really get the pimento. I do like it. I haven’t worn it out yet, but have enjoyed wearing it around the house so far! Update 1/8/25: Well. Apparently this takes 8 months to sit and be ignored. I got this back in May and tried it around the house, but then southern summer hit, which would NOT be an appropriate time to do a real wear test, so I stuck it in the fragrance closet and forgot about it. Until today. Oh my. It’s GORGEOUS now! Sweet and the oud has mellowed to a nicer incense rather than a screechy barnyard. So, like most ME fragrances, letting it sit and mature is key to this beauty. I just did one spray on my hand to see if I liked it and I keep sniffing my hand so I think I’m going to spray it all over and see how we do today! Really impressed with this now.

Note: This review was written before the fragrance had time to macerate. I may update it at a later date. This is a stunning fragrance. On my skin, Oud Mood remains consistent from start to finish—rose, oud, and a honeyed incense note that lingers throughout. It’s like a deep red rose petal, gently smoked in sweet resinous haze. To my nose, this leans feminine, yet I believe it could be striking on a man as well. The scent evokes hues of red, black, and amber, making it feel more suited for nighttime rather than under a blue sky. That said, its relatively close-to-skin projection makes it quite wearable during the day too. This fragrance was also one of my early encounters with Lattafa—back when I was unaware of the existence of counterfeits. I accidentally purchased a fake bottle. It was very convincing in appearance: marked “Made in P.R.C.,” the cap was likely plastic instead of metal, lacking the embossed Lattafa logo, and the ribbon was black with gold print. The scent inside, however, was completely different. It carried an almost animatic oud note hovering uneasily between pleasant and repellent, with a certain beast-like wildness. Now, I’ve learned to spot the signs on product pages. Unfortunately, most Lattafa fragrances sold at “Fair price” prices on my country’s Amazon are still these fakes.

This scent is AMAZING... The opening is quite spicy, and oudy, you get really strong hits of the pimento for the first 10-15 minutes. After about 20-30 minutes the woods, and spices chill out. This is when the caramel, amber, resins, and incense come out to play. This scent projects with enough power to announce itself, while holding back enough to create some mystery.... where does this magical scent come from that seems to just be floating on invisible clouds in the air. The scent is sticky, warm, resinous, sweet, and the oud and pimento hang out in the background to provide just enough spice to remind anyone who might want to question this scents power, that it is NOT weak. The florals bounce in and out of the cloud of scent, and surrounding the cloud is a light, airy, warm musk to keep all of the fragrant players close enough together to keep the finished fragrance intact. Beautiful.... It is definitely for colder months. I would say evenings by the fire, or in a cozy pub with friends would be the PERFECT environment.... Or any space during the cold dark winter where you want to bring an air of warmth, mystery, and sweetness to the atmosphere; would be perfect for this scent. I look forward to trying out the rest of this line by Lattafa.

Fragrance -Oud Mood Lattafa Bottle from - 2019 He's got that promise of love vibe going on. Oud Mood opens on my skin with a spicy,moderatly sweet,oudy and resinous rose laying on top of a cozy ambery vanilla. Don't be afraid of oud.It's clean,pleasant and soft. As time goes by,he becomes slightly smoky and musky,more woody and with a strong presence of vanilla and sandalwood. Oud Mood has some similarities to Oud Bouquet by Lancome and Oud and Rose by Al Rehab. Longevity - 10/10(12+ hours) Silage/Projection - 7,5/10(moderate projection and silage for the first 1-2 hours,than sits closer to skin for the duration of the scent's evolution) Weather -best in autumn,winter and early spring. Age - 28+ Compliments(low-medium-high) - medium Scent - 8,5/10 Main notes according to me - oud,rose,ambery vanilla,resins,spices,caramel. The drydown is smoky,woody,musky and moderatly sweet and I get some -vanilla,patchouli,sandalwood and incense. Emotions -promise Of love,romance,sensual,seductive. Occasion(Versatility - 8/10) -best for date,nights out and romantic evening. "Quality/Cost Ratio"is high.

I was so damn nervous about this blindbuy. The name scared me, I'm new to the oud game. Decided to try this cheapy to get more familiar to oud. Cute quality bottle! I adore Lattafas creativity considering their prices. Now let me tell you, Oud mood is an beautiful perfume! I was afraid of something beastly, strong almost pungent. But it smells divine. I find it so smooth, no notes take over the other. There ́s this perfect balance of notes. Sweetness from the caramel, a lovely surprise to me. Resinous from its incense and oud with some rich varm amber. There’s some soft potpurri rosy floral in the background that gives a feminine touch to it. I can't wait to layer this and play around. It will transform any boring perfume darker more oriental. It’s strong so I always spray myself armslength away. I would wear this on a warm cozy get-together in a cottage by the fireplace, cold weather/nightime appropriate for sure. I feel like I'm wrapped in the most perfectly sweet delicious scentbubble of rich oriental incensy goodness when I wear this. I feel sophisticated and put together!

I live in Southeast Asia and the price point is absurdly cheap, it felt wrong for me to get this thing just for under 14 usd. For that price, you'd get a fragrance that could compete with other designer fragrances on the 60-80 usd range in terms of performance and scent profile. I'm holding a 2022 bottle and the performance is way above average, round about 10 hours of longevity on skin. But i'm not gonna lie that i'm having suspicions that my bottle has been somehow reformulated due to my discovery of an ingredients sticker plastered over the ingredients list originally printed over the box (or in this case, tube) I've tried removing it slowly and carefully but damn thing got damaged nonetheless, so i decided not to. such a shame that i could've gotten an older bottle like 2019 or around that period, that one has to be a beastly performer. But overall, i'm happy with what i have right now. 117 days since the first spray, now the scent is better than ever. Blended beautifully, and the bump in performance due to maceration is definitely noticeable.

I literally just got this about 2 hours ago and I couldn’t wait to say something about how much I love this fragrance 😭 idk much about longevity though the projection is amazing so far! it’s warm and sweet but not gourmand, dark and sensual without being overly grown-up (if that makes sense, like it’s definitely mature but not grandma-y), and blends super well imo. The heart of oud, incense, amber, and musk blends so perfectly with the rose/floral, and caramel and the patchouli (and i think the resin note too, it might be what I like so much tbh, i haven’t smelled another perfume with a resin note so I’m not sure haha it could be the amber too which is def one of favorites) elevates it into something i am immediately obsessed with. This is very much a gorgeous woody, sweet, sensual fragrance that i literally can’t stop sniffing on my wrist. I don’t think it’s too masculine but I could just like masculine fragrances, to me it’s a nice unisex. After masceration I may have get married to it ngl... Lattafa you will always be famous!

I'm a little late to the party on this one. This is my first Arabian oud purchase. I've smelled oud before, and we have a love hate relationship 😊. I tend to like a sweeter oud. I always heard this is beginner friendly. It is a dark sweet resinous scent, but it's called oud mood for a reason. The oud is there, but it's beautifully wrapped in caramel. Even though it's not an animalic skanky oud, you have to like oud to enjoy the fragrance. I'm looking forward to wearing this in colder weather. No regrets on my purchase 😊. Edit: I had to come back and add a few more thoughts. I've had this for 10 months now. I pulled it out just to see if the scent had changed. I can honestly say this is a traditional masterpiece. It is so smooth and well blended. It smells regal n rich. I've added a few more ouds to my collection, but this will always be my gold standard. I think this is a fragrance that I will always have in my collection. It may be an oldie but it is definitely a goodie 🥰

I can’t overstate how mouthwateringly delicious and comforting this is. I always keep some sprayed on my cozy home sweater because it is so reassuring and sweet. Like a perfect sticky chewy desert. The first few days I had it the incense struck me as very strong and overwhelming. I embarrassed myself by wearing some to a meeting and sitting there hoping I wasn’t bothering everyone with the strong incense smell. But now that I have gotten acclimated to it the incense has fallen completely into the background behind the ultra caramely deliciousness, and I mainly wear it at home. It’s the perfect thing for cuddling up in a blanket. There is also a very cooling and refreshing aspect to it now for me on the top notes just after spraying, I believe it is the musk. It is like a cool drink of water when you are very thirsty which then slides away into the cozy caramel oud. Sometimes it is good with a spritz of choco musk on top, or in combination with a cozy BPAL oil. So good.

This was a blind buy from the early days of my budding perfume addiction. Walmart I think. It's authentic surprisingly and actually pretty damm good. I didn't give it enough credit at first because Al Haramain's Amber Oud Gold had burnt my perception filters for these scents. After ignoring it for a good long time, I reopened it and fell in oud love! ❣️ This perfume is wonderfully sweet and powerful but won't burn your sinuses like the one I mentioned above. I learned it's a dupe for Oud Bouquet or something but it's beautiful on its own. I'm glad I kept it and have worn it several more times. It's a beast for longevity and sillage and mixes well with wood heavy scents, incense and tobacco leaf scents and bright yellow florals believe it or not. Feels generic at first but makes a great go-to when you're in the mood for amber oud with more incense and fewer floral notes. 😌 7/10 Generous amount for very little cost. Great performance.

For some reason this fragrance reminds me of christmas food. I ́ts like a bread dipped in some liquor with cinnamon, and salty caramel. I actually like this for everyday use but not enough to be a staple, for that, I prefer Ameer al Oudh which smells spicy fresh, and I prefer that effect on me. The sillage is also something that does not surprise me as much, overall maybe that is the main reason why I wouldn ́t re-purchase, because after 3 hours it becomes a skin scent. Edit: There ́s Something here that I ́m not quite enjoying, it ́s too chemical like there ́s too much alcohol it becomes pungent, and like it can ́t decide if it will be sweet or oudy or boozy, and its like too much happening, and it remains like this throughout the whole experience. I ́m wearing it as fast as I can so it ́ll be over, and I can ́t give it away bc not everybody around my circle likes it either :*/ I tried but it will not cooperate.

I thought I hated Oud. Welp, apparently I hate in warmer weather because I just revisited this (bottle has been maturing since about March/April when I bought it and was on the fence then) and I actually am enjoying it right now. It layers BEAUTIFULLY with Sweet Whiskey from BBW and the berries in that give this an additional depth and beauty I really like. It’s sweet but not like in a candy cloying teeny bopper way. Not at all. This is not a young girl’s fragrance! This is a grown ass woman fragrance. Not necessarily equated to age, but the way one holds themselves. There’s smoky incense, sweet caramel, and this spicy pimento note that I vacillated on whether or not I like. It’s fine in cooler fall weather but I did not like it in the summer when I tried the fragrance to check how it was developing. Not a safe blind buy, but it’s cheap enough that someone daring may risk it.

Another blind buy at recommendation of my favourite Youtube reviewer. My first, out-there-fragrance, I stepped outside on my boundaries and wanted to try something new. The packaging & bottle is gorg! The circular box and braided gold rope had me feeling like I was releasing Alaadin. It was love & first sight. First spray, I could smell alcohol, in the realm of a very fine port. I don't mind the smell but don't want to smell boozy. When the fragrance sat for 10 minutes I was introduced to a beautiful mix of oud, patchouli, and sex. I was immersed in a bed of silk pillows, the night was crisp but the sky clear and I was dazzled by a world of stars. My lover is sated, naked & snoring softly. I kiss his forehead gently and this is the fragrance I smell as the sheet rises and our... Errrrrp. Fantasy End. Note to Self: don't wear this to work! Sexy-sexy time only. XO

Ok I’m obsessed with this it’s stunning it’s to me like a milk chocolate creamy oud but unfortunately it doesn’t last the way I want it too I’m going to see about getting the perfume oil in it it says unisex I would say definitely but more feminine because it’s gormand the first 30mins is heaven strong rich oud coco vanilla it does have that slight medical detol cleaning scent which is a pine smell so I am thinking that is the Woodsy note but it dies down..it does last as a skin scent very sweet warm and almost like palmers coco butter with oud you can eat yourself perfect for winter the bottle and packaging are amazing so luxurious and for the price you really can’t say no to this but it’s not amazing silage I like to smell it a mile away so il just have to respray every so often to get that bang if anyone has any recommendations let me know.

When I first sprayed this, I was caught off guard. It was a blind buy and smelled nothing like I anticipated. It opened up sharply and smelled similar to Mancera’s Instant Crush with less sweetness. I didn’t hate it but had to give it some time. It was a similar feeling to when you take a sip of a drink you expect to be cola but it turned out to be seltzer water. But this dry down. Oh my goodness. The dry down on me is saffron, soft, powdery (unlit) incense and brown sugar. This smells like a dominant, wealthy and sexy woman. Maybe in her 30s or 40s. Expensive pant suit- not evening gown. Diamond stud earrings. Low bun. Only mascara and red lips. Effortlessly gorgeous and in charge of everything. Her employees can’t tell if they have a crush on her or want to be her.

Yes I am Middle Eastern but God I can't do pure oud well. It is too pungent and i can't believe some people wear Oud centric perfumes early in the morning to work!! Now this oud is how I like my oud to be. Soft, gentle and merciful. I also don't like Saffron. Not on my food and definitely not on my skin or clothes. However I don't detect Saffron in this perfume which is great. This perfume is very sweet and caramelly though but I don't mind it since it was masterfully done well and helped to tone the oud down. A great start into oud for western noses that are maybe not familiar with oud or find it too powerful. Don't overspray though or the caramel will be too powerful and too sweet. Good as a room and bed spray too since it is gentle and comforting.