Notes Atlas/Oud
Infected agarwood resin · Dark, Animalic · 381 fragrances
Oud.
381
Fragrances
2009
Earliest use in catalog
base
Typical position · 73%
Oud
Reads as
Oud is dark, animalic, and resinous—like aged leather mixed with medicinal woods and fermented fruit. The material is polarizing in perception: some find it compelling, others find it overwhelming. Most modern fragrances use synthetic oud molecules rather than the rare natural resin.
Woody · Notes Atlas
Profile
What it reads as.
Share of oud-bearing fragrances carrying each accord.
Family
Pairs with.
Synthetic stand-in
Oud accord blends
The Story
How it behaves in a bottle.
Oud dominates the base, sometimes appearing in the heart. It's heavy and persistent, lasting 8+ hours on skin.
Creates bold, animalic statements (Tom Ford Oud Wood, Montale Black Aoud)
Oud adds weight, darkness, and an animalic edge. It can overpower lighter notes if not carefully balanced, but when done well, it creates unforgettable depth.