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Roja Dove · Sold as unisex
H Aoud
The cozy corner of a well-worn library where the smell of old books mixes with the rich, smoky scent of oud and the earthy notes of patchouli.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
H AoudLuxury · $250+
49%Similar accords, often for lessAmir Two · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Roja Dove launched H Aoud in 2014, crafting a fragrance that balances the fresh and earthy with rich, warm spices and woody notes. The composition opens with cypriol oil or nagarmotha, valerian, and bergamot, creating an aromatic freshness that soon gives way to the complexity of rose, jasmine, and geranium. At its heart, H Aoud features nutmeg and oregano, adding a warm spicy dimension before settling into a base of patchouli, vetiver, agarwood (oud), labdanum, benzoin, and birch. This blend of notes creates a scent that is both elegant and grounding.
Apply H Aoud to pulse points for a warm presence throughout the day. The fresh top notes fade within an hour, but the base notes are long-lasting and build gradually on the skin, making it ideal for evening wear or cooler weather.
Fig. 01 — H Aoud, Roja Dove
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Roja Dove
The Professeur de ParfumRoja Dove, born Roger Bird in 1956 in Sussex, was captivated by scent from childhood, later abandoning a medicine degree at Cambridge after a visit to the Guerlain boutique in Paris changed the course of his life.
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The originalH AoudRoja Dove · Luxury · $250+Ajmal · 2022Amir TwoShares 6 of its 13 notesunder $40★ 4.55 (144)46%Match
AjmalBelieve ForeverShares 6 of its 12 notesunder $40★ 3.88 (32)
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Adds powdery, musky and violet; shares jasmine and patchouli and 1 more note.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 56%, disliked or hated by 19%.