Exclusif Oud

Lovely, Manly, powerful Middle Eastern fragrance, reminds me of Shaghaf Oud but with that Dior Sauvage style ambroxan to make it last and project off your skin when it's dried and settled. High quality ingredients, same bottles as the rest of the Exclusif line by MA so looks good on the shelf, plastic cap thats very chunky and a decent atomiser. Worth the sub £20 price blind!!

#919 in my "Tour de Fragrance" This smells like Amouage "Interlude Man' minus the incense note. It's a great oud scent with strong sillage and longevity on the skin. Easily worth every penny I paid for it. Car pool, elevator and small office safe. I'd save it for cold weather. Good for date night. A successful blind buy for me.

I'd highly recommend the whole exclusif line from maison alhambra. I love how the oud is done in this one. 8.5/10

Exclusif Oud by Maison Alhambra is by no means a bad dupe of Oud Couture by Carolina Herrera. It captures the same ambery-woody DNA with a noticeable Middle Eastern touch, delivering a smooth and elegant interpretation of the original. Projection and longevity are average to slightly above average, which makes it pleasant and wearable without being overpowering. For me personally, it leans more on the good than the bad side, yet it somehow leaves me emotionally indifferent—a fragrance I can easily appreciate but don’t feel deeply connected to. Still, for someone else, it might be an absolute hit, especially considering the reasonable price and solid quality. Scent: 3.5/5 Longevity & Projection: 0.5/1 Presentation: 0.5/0 Quality/Price Ratio: 1.5/2 Compliment Factor: 0/1 Uniqueness: 1/1 Overall: 7/10 Office-friendly: Yes Blind buy: Yes (if you like elegant woody-amber scents) Recommended age: 25+ Occasion: Formal, smart casual, evening wear Season: Fall, Winter, early Spring

It starts as a strong oudy fragrance, but after about 20 minutes, most of the oud fades and you’re left with a sweet, woody scent. The quality is great for the price.