Rouat Al Oud

This is a soft and lush, stunningly beautiful oud. There is no single note shouting or masking any other notes. I have not tried Oud Ispahan, which is listed as the most common “reminds me of” fragrance. So instead I’ll compare it to another oud perfume, one that also has rose as a prominent note. Compared to Oud Satin Mood, this is sweeter, softer and more silky, less in-your-face, while at the same time it makes me want to lean in for a closer sniff and maybe a nuzzle. If these two fragrances were singers of love songs from the 1970s (my childhood), Rouat Al Oud is Barry White and Oud Satin Mood is, I don’t know, maybe Elton John. A little flashy, a lot louder, undeniably talented and catchy. But not — well, not whatever Barry White is. Go listen if you don’t immediately understand this comparison. Seeing as my budget is definitely Lattafa-zoned and not Dior, this is a fabulous find. Even if it’s not an exact dupe Rouat Al Oud is a gorgeous scent.

Nose Note #70 I already wrote about Oud Mood by Lattafa. I thought it was an oud/rose fragrance, but apparently the notes are wrong. Still I thought I smell rose and it was different from Oud Mood, yet similar, but damn how wonderful it is. Never imagined I would like oud fragrances, let alone love them. It's absolute class. Very serious, mature, very solid fragrance. It screams "expensive". So well done. To me it's perfectly unisex. At times tilting feminine, sometimes masculine. Great performance, great sillage. Just a dream fragrance if you are looking for something penetrating and thick. Not your usual designer. Very special May not be so memorable at first, if you are like me and unaccustomed to arabic perfumery, but now it's a gem in my collection. And for such a welcoming price

I got this about 4 weeks ago. The first time I sprayed this on it was oud & cedar and way too harsh, too masculine & woody for me. Was a bit dissapointed tbh. But today I tried it again, and it seems a bit smoother and sweeter. It's like the harsh edge is gone and now it reminds me of sweet woody whiskey, oud, cedar and when it dries down it gets more soapy and I smell some geranium/floral. I hope it smoothes out even more because this is really gorgeous. Was skeptical when people told me to let arabian fragances macerate, but that really is a thing and can make a big difference.

Seems a lot of Luke warm reactions. I really like this one. To me it smells like s Western scent reimagined by a middle eastern perfumer. A nice general (neo blue) scent with a good touch of middle eastern intrigue. Unusually for a middle eastern scent, this works well on a warm spring day. Works in the day, bit also at night thanks to the middle eastern aspects. No headaches for me, though the first time I sprayed it I did think it smelled a little like a hospital. Then there is the bottle. Absolutely gorgeous, looks great on a shelf.

Clean cedar with sweet fresh raspberry and warm leather on the side with oud and rose in the background. sexy, elegant, fresh, clean, mysterious, luxurious, comfy all in one bottle. Very versatile, unisex but more suitable for male due to the dominant cedar note. Decent projection and amazing longevity. At first it might stink of heavy leather so u have to let it macerate for a bit.

Such a great versatile perfume, currently my signature. long lasting, lots of depth, and medium projection after the first few hours. has an amazing rose smell, coming from someone who hates rose perfumes but this one doesn't smell rosy it j adds to the scent. the oud is strong and its j such a good smell

Nice rose oud combo with a hint of raspberry. Really like how this is done. Longevity and sillage both seem to be above average. 8.5/10. Has a very soapy feel to it. This actually borders on enormous sillage on my skin.

* Classy fragrance * Nice blend of rose, oud, spice, leather, fruity and powdery aromas * Very clean and fresh for an oud tinged fragrance * Unisex * Beautiful presentation * Strong performer * Great price * High QPR value * Might lean too feminine for some male users * Might lean too masculine for some female users * Surprising amount of competition on the market * Not good for younger users * Oud and leather are a polarizing combo to some noses Lattafa's Rouat Al Oud is a purported clone of Dior's Oud Ispahan. Having no experience with it, I can only judge Rouat Al Oud on its own merits. It's a classy fragrance, a nice blend of rose, oud, spice, leather, fruity and powdery aromas. Therein lies the rub, because oud and leather are polarizing enough on their own to some noses, let alone in a combo. The rose lightens and freshens it which makes it much more appealing. There's a surprisingly high amount of competition that shares the rose oud DNA from designer, niche and clone houses. What makes Rouat Al Oud worth the while is the great value. It clones a designer fragrance at a discount drugstore price but doesn't skimp on either the quality or the performance. Both are excellent. Rouat Al Oud is unisex. The rose and fruit notes lean it female while the oud and leather lean it male. While these balance out perfectly, users of one sex may find it leans too far the other way. This takes a certain confidence to wear, which means it's best suited for older users. A definite recommend with its incredible value.

This was one of those cheap curiosities that you add to your cart in order to save the shipping cost. It wasn't even listed on Fragrantica when I got it half a year ago. Back then, I felt like it was way too strong for me to ever find an occasion to wear it to. Now that I saw this pop up here, I gave it another try. And wow do I think differently now. Yes, it is strong. But I find it to be a very wearable oriental scent. It is pretty fruity sweet to me and woody at the same time. A slight smokey vibe too but really just a tiny bit. I guess my mistake was sniffing it right off my skin. Up close it doesn't really work for me but the scent in the air is pretty enjoyable. I don't have a lot of oriental or other kinds of oud fragrances yet that I could compare it to. But comparing it to another oriental or oud-like cheapie, Franck Olivier Oud Touch, to me personally this actually seems more wearable and more likeable to inexperienced European noses. The sweetness reminds me of Shaghaf Oud, although I didn't get to compare them side-by-side yet. All in all, the regret of having spent 15 Euros per 100ml pointlessly seems to be turning into appreciation for this scent.

On opening that raspberry note is STRONG---the exact same smell as Smirnoff raspberry vodka for the first few minutes, which almost put me off entirely. It quickly disappates into a softer, duskier rose, with a creamy spiciness and a strong, almost sharp leather. It's delicate and almost dusty to me, reminding me of an old woolen sweater you might find in your grandfather's drawer, soft with age and yet warm and cozy, somehow stylish despite its maturity. The oud and cedar underneath is very handsome to me, and certainly tilts more masculine, even though the raspberry and rose certainly could lean much more feminine in another frag. I'm struck by how classy and almost dandyish it is: like an elegant young man in a silk scarf reading Wilde in an old library. Like my other Lattafa fragrances, I would not be suprised if this one got a lot better after a few weeks in a cool dark cabinet. Although I'm pleasantly suprised at the texture and depth of this $16 fragrance, I am very excited to see how those base note woods and the amber note develops after some maceration.

I love finding Arabian perfumes that feel original. Rouat Al Oud and Rouat Al Musk are just beautiful inside and out. While they are different scent profiles, I love how I can smell the same bright freshness in both of them- a dna that makes them clearly related. And they dry down to pure sophistication. How are these so inexpensive??? These two are day and night for my clean and complex lovers. Freshness not overly done but well blended and maintained even with the addition of florals in Rouat Al Musk and Oud and spices in Rouat Al Oud. Gorgoreus! Truly unisex and very wearable without being bland, tired, or boring and while being long lasting... I’m so satisfied with these two😍😍 Btw: this fragrance has NOTHING to do with Oud Satin Mood. Also, the notes here seem to be very wrong, I detect zero florals or raspberry. This is a clean and softly spicy oud that is wearable year round. These notes make more sense: Top Notes: Bergamot, Tamarind, & Neroli Middle Notes: Cardamom & Spice Base Notes: Cedarwood, Oud, Patchouli, Vetiver, & Musk

I like this. Bright, somewhat rosy, sweet & sour, fruity, woody, oud-centric and a bit unusual. Not just another typical rose oud. In my experience Lattafas have been hit or miss. For me, this is a good one. It isn't listed in the notes but I concur with other reviewers - I get tamarind here, along with patchouli over cedar & amber with hints of saffron & musk. The prominent rose note fades back slightly after a few minutes. Decent longevity. As with most inexpensive Arabians, endurance has improved as the juice has matured. After a year or so I'm getting 6-8 hours (and I spray lightly). Projection is good for the first 11⁄2 hours. I'd say it's good for all four seasons & appropriate to most occasions. Quality is quite high for the price point. A screaming deal for something that's just a little off the beaten path.

This seriously grew on me. Not sure if it macerated or I just got more familiar with the notes since it was my first fragrance with a lot of rose or a lot of oud, but now I really enjoy this stuff. Very unique profile compared to most of what’s on the market right now in the west—especially for younger audiences. Strictly a winter scent in my opinion. This is one of the few fragrances that my nose just refuses to go blind to—even after wearing it for 3-4 hours. Insanely good price at ~$18 right now for a genuinely high-end product. Bottle is simply art. Rating: 7/10

I have a difficult with oud: I want to cherish it as the note has a rich history especially on the Arabian Peninsula. At the same time, I usually find it too spicy and overpowering for myself, and nowadays with the widespread availability and popularity of arabian fragrances its use has become somewhat too commercial. This is my first purchase from Lattafa Perfumes and the bottle of this perfume is pure poetry. Right now, I'm still bonding with the scent. It's an oud scent that feels ambery and warm on my skin.

intense and highly concentrated laundry detergent that smells like it cost you a fortune. pretty good! the oud and rose notes are very potent. you can definitely smell the leather too. there's a faint fruity undertone to this fragrance, but i'm not sure if it's necessarily raspberry, as opposed to the notes listed on here. if done right, i can imagine it being an all-year-round scent. the longevity and sillage are incredible for a price this low.

Definitely smells really good, but not for everyone. It has that classic Middle Eastern vibe basic oud with a hint of sweetness and a little twist. If you’re not used to Middle Eastern perfumes, it might not be your thing. I like it, though it’s hard to find the right occasion to wear and tricky to layer. Longevity is amazing.

If you're looking for an Oud Ispahan clone, go for it. I find Rouat al Oud much closer to Oud Ispahan than to MFK or Guerlain. It would be interesting to make a comparison between Oudh Al Boruzz Rooh Al Assam (Rasasi), Bling Noir (Ajmal) and Rouat al Oud since all of them seem to be amazing clones for Oud Ispahan!

Dear Admins, please correct the notes here! Top Notes: Bergamot, Tamarind, & Neroli Middle Notes: Cardamom & Spice Base Notes: Cedarwood, Oud, Patchouli, Vetiver, & Musk Pulled from Lattafa. Reviews are skewed because the posted notes are way off.

Very feminine. Soapy and oudy. Soft florals with a sort of savoriness behind it. I put one spray on yesterday evening, and I not only woke up smelling it, but it’s nearly 3:00pm, and it’s still going strong. Now that’s impressive!

this is nice its just to synthetic amd needs maceration to deepen the scent this is a little harsh but in a diffrent way to other fragrances if you see this before you buy get another dior oud spin off