SpicesOpens with
IncenseHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
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Sand Aoud
A private study filled with the scent of oud and incense, where the warmth of spices and the depth of patchouli create a cocoon of refined comfort.
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Sand AoudPremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessRannan · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011 by Mancera, Sand Aoud is an Oriental Woody fragrance crafted by Pierre Montale. It opens with a warm and spicy blend that includes saffron and incense, leading to the richness of black currant and rose. The heart and base notes feature agarwood (oud), patchouli, vanilla, and white musk, creating an enveloping smoky and balsamic atmosphere. This fragrance is a proof of Mancera's commitment to luxurious ingredients and refined materials, inspired by Art Deco design.
Apply Sand Aoud directly to pulse points for the best effect. The warm spicy notes are immediate but evolve into the rich smoky base over an hour, so give it time to develop on your skin. Ideal for evening wear when you want a scent that lasts and grows more complex as the night progresses.
Fig. 01 — Sand Aoud, Mancera
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Pierre Montale
Oud from the Arabian courtPierre Montale's career took shape after a journey to the Kingdom of Arabia some twenty years ago, where confidential materials introduced through the Royal family inspired the olfactory universe behind the Montale perfume house, which he founded in Paris in 2003.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 14%.