Oud Indonesian

Oud Indonesian by Ministry of Oud offers an intense, rich interpretation of the prized agarwood note, presenting a fragrance that feels opulent yet approachable. This scent opens with a blast of, slightly fecal, smoky and resinous oud, evoking the raw and untamed essence of Indonesian forests. Unlike some challenging ouds, this one balances its boldness with a subtle undercurrent of spices, adding warmth and complexity. As the fragrance develops, a slightly sweet, floral, almost leathery tone emerges, softening the smokiness while retaining its mysterious edge. There’s a delicate interplay between earthy, woody facets and an amber-like sweetness, which makes the dry down feel luxurious and comforting. Projection is impressive, creating an aura that feels grand but not overwhelming. Longevity is moderate for an extrait de parfum, lasting only about 5-6 hours (YMMV depending on batch nbr). While undeniably oud-focused, this fragrance avoids feeling overly heavy or medicinal, making it accessible even for those new to the note. Oud Indonesian feels unisex but leans slightly towards the masculine due to its robust, grounding qualities. Overall, this is a fantastic representation of a Middle Eastern oud fragrance, offering authenticity and quality at an accessible price point. Ideal for cool weather, formal occasions, or anyone seeking a statement scent.

Oud Indonesian is one of those underrated gems—quietly excellent without the usual hype. It’s a spot-on dupe of Ermenegildo Zegna’s Indonesian Oud, delivering a masculine, pleasantly rich oud that’s perfect for those who aren’t afraid of an oud character. The composition clearly signals its intent from the very first spray: deep, resinous woods with a refined smoky undertone that feels both elegant and powerful. The heavy, luxurious glass bottle reinforces the high-end impression, though the experience is slightly let down by a cheap plastic cap. Still, for the price this is a fantastic piece of work, and absolutely worth picking up. Within this Ministry od Oud line, it’s a top choice alongside Oud Satin. Scent: 4.5/5 Longevity & Projection: 0.5/1 Presentation: 0.5/0.5 Quality/Price Ratio: 2/2 Compliment Factor: 0/1 Uniqueness: 0.5/1 Overall: 8/10 Office-friendly: No (better for evenings or special occasions) Blind buy: Yes (if you enjoy oud fragrances) Recommended age: 25+ Occasion: Formal evenings, special occasions, night out Season: Fall, Winter, cool Spring evenings

This is a gorgeous scent! If this is the clone, then I can only imagine how great the original would be. I'll surely sample it ASAP. This one opens with oud, followed by an earthy rose wrapped in amber. The oud doesn't overtake the fragrance past the opening. The highlight for me is the rose.. I don't know what kind but it's airy smooth, fresh clean, and easily wearable. It resembles the kind used in luxury soap. Performance is moderate. Maybe 5 hours or so of longevity with subtle projection. Can't complain for $16, I can just overspray/reapply. Great fragrance overall and I think it's a good entry point to the world of oud rose combos. Edit: It's now Feb 2023 and this bottle has been with me for over 7 months. It macerated and now performs much better! At least 9 hours of longevity.

Oud Indonesian is a sweet mature fragrance with fantastic longevity. Wore this to work on a rainy day sprayed it 6am and a co worker complimented me around 3pm during a physical meeting. Oriental rose/oud/leathery combo and I love it ❤️ Not for everyone. Writing this review at 5pm and I still catch scent bubbles...went with 15 sprays though both on skin and my cloths. 😈😇

I just got this bottle so I can't speak to longevity but this is a delightful honeyed rose oud. a touch animalic via the honey but this is really approachable. not huge projection. I feel like this is at the politer end of animalic oud; still a wild animal but one that will linger around humans for a bit, allow photographs.