Oud Suede Cologne Intense

Really nice, warm and mature scent. The name is actually quite fitting as this scent has the deep, rich fragrance one expects from modern oud scents, and the softness and subtlety implied by the suede. This opens up very warm with the oud and saffron shining thru, and traces of woodsy notes. It doesn't evolve too much, except it gets a bit softer and a touch powdery. Thankfully, the lavender and patchouli prevent it from going all out into a powdery, sweet mess, and the scent settles into a very comfortable low-musk with traces of vetiver and oud. Overall, it's become one of my favourites since I purchased it a couple of months ago at the Art of Shaving boutique, and is ideally suited for the autumn and winter months. The only great difference between this and some of the other comparably priced oud scents ($110 USD at the boutique) is that this stays warm and pleasant, almost like a good sandalwood fragrance, and never gets sweet or stale despite its average silage and great longevity.

After stumbling upon this scent during a random stroll of our local shopping mall, I had no idea it would leave such a standout, lasting impression. What a splendid fragrance it is, with a very pure, clean variation on the leathery/suede accord. Smells very much like new gloves, new shoes, or perhaps new car upholstery. But the oud is nevertheless there to give it a woody edge and to keep the entire presentation from smelling too "synthetic" or "chemical." Clean, classy, pungent, and ideal for a clean-shaven, well-dressed mid-30's or older man. Lingers on fabric nicely, with above average projection and longevity. Best for fall or winter months, business/professional or formal. Well done! ★★★1⁄2 out of ★★★★

I happened upon this great, manly scent at TJ Maxx and I feel lucky to have done so once I found out what it goes for from the Art of Shaving website! It was in a gift set that came with the same scented shaving cream, and it was love at first sniff. I don't really pick up oud from this scent, but it could just be my untrained nose. What I do get is a nice and strong leather that reminds me of my Grandpa, in a good way! This scent makes no apologies, and for that reason, you shouldn't buy this expecting or wanting compliments. This is the type of scent that says "I could care less what you like, I know what I like." This a scent for men who love strong smells (and perhaps the women who enjoy them as well).

This is a very nice scent from start to finish. Very masculine. Does have a STRONG leathery/suede vibe. Similar to Rhinoceros by Zoologist, TAOS Oud Suede isn't as strong but the start is similar as it drys it does settle into a nice woody suede mix with very light Oud. Overall an extremely nice fragrance and a must have for leathery scent lovers. ENJOY! .

It smells amazing! Elegant yet casual.

This is a sophisticated, yet not too complex scent that identifies the gentlemanly state without being a true barber shop fragrance. Woodsy, warm, soft yet bold, leathery without much oud, and seems to fit best with the older gentleman on the north side of 40. Very versatile; casual to board meeting to date night - checks many boxes. A solid buy.

This is a brutal pungent masculine oud/leather scent, not for the faint hearted. None of that rose-raspberry-plum-fruity namby-pamby, just dark acrid smoky wood and leather. I have a hard time finding the right time and mood to wear AoS Oud Suede, but I do appreciate the quality and directness, you get exactly what the name says.

This smells a lot like suede and a little like oud. I personally was not a fan because I prefer my oud accord mixed with some sweetness, a la Boss Bottled Oud or Tom Ford's Tobacco Oud. However, this is a very masculine, assertive, pungent yet clean scent.

Reminds me of Nerosa by Laboratorio. The Nerosa however, has more depth, is more refined and more dense wheras this one leans more on the transparent side - I'm sure its due to the lavender. They're both pricey and I probably would never own neither of these scents as they can come off as feminine, but if I had to pick I would go with the Nerosa.

This really surprised me after trying in store. I have a collection of over 100 ouds. Either full bottles, partials or decants. I'm an oud lover. I have to say if I tried every one of them blind, This would be in my top 10 ouds regardless of price. Id like to have a bottle of it to see what it can do in 2 or 3 wearings.. But so far, impressed

Very Warm and Masculine...It has moderate sillage and my wife loves it because it gives off a Manly vibe. In my opinion year round even though its perfect for Fall/Winter. I'm a lover of Ouds so this is a pleasant surprise from the Art of Shaving.

Fresh fougere-leather with a very transparent commercial nutty-oud accord (not the dry-woodsy kind). It's okay...not bad.

Soapy oud and saffron. Endlessly intriguing.