CardamomOpens with
Agarwood (Oud)Heart
Roasted Coffee BeansDries down to
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Atkinsons · Sold as unisex
The Other Side of Oud
The quiet intensity of an after-dinner conversation in a well-lit study, where the rich aroma of coffee mingles with warm spices and the subtle smokiness of wood.
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The Other Side of OudPremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessWaqar · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares cardamom, cinnamon and ginger8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Created by Maurice Roucel and Pierre-Constantin Guéros in 2019, The Other Side of Oud by Atkinsons is a unisex Oriental Woody fragrance that combines the warmth of oud with spicy and aromatic notes. Cardamom and cinnamon introduce a fresh and warm spiciness, leading to a rich heart of agarwood (oud) and coffee blossom. Roasted coffee beans and vanilla absolute anchor the base, creating an intense yet balanced composition. This fragrance is a modern interpretation of traditional woody accords, offering a sophisticated blend that feels both lasting and contemporary.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for maximum impact. The roasted coffee beans are particularly noticeable at first but gradually give way to the deep oud notes over time. For best results, avoid layering with other strong scents as it tends to read well on its own.
Fig. 01 — The Other Side of Oud, Atkinsons
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Maurice Roucel
The sensualistMaurice Roucel is a master perfumer at Symrise whose prolific career spans five decades and hundreds of fragrances.
“It is a tool for perfumers only. But we finish on the skin.”
Maurice Roucel · CaFleureBon interview
Co-created with Pierre-Constantin Guéros
Designer Atkinsons
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 15%.