The Oud Affair
“The Oud Affair by Vilhelm Parfumerie is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a sweet, tobacco composition with a honey undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
Try Before You Commit
Sample first, then decide on a full bottle.
Live pricing isn't available yet — links open each seller's own search. Scentsation may earn a commission on purchases; link order is never influenced by it.
Launched in 2015 by Vilhelm Parfumerie and crafted by perfumer Jérôme Epinette, The Oud Affair is a luxurious Oriental Woody fragrance that balances the rich warmth of oud with honeyed sweetness and spicy freshness. Opening with notes of ginger and tobacco leaf, it quickly transitions into an intense heart of agarwood (oud) and honey, creating a complex interplay between earthy depth and sweet indulgence. The base of vanilla adds a powdery finish, ensuring that the scent remains both comforting and enigmatic.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply one to two sprays on pulse points. The ginger and tobacco notes are most pronounced in the first hour, so allow it time to settle before stepping out. This fragrance is best worn during cooler evenings when its warm base notes can linger comfortably.
Jérôme Epinette
Founding perfumer · 236 fragrances
Designer Vilhelm Parfumerie
More from Vilhelm Parfumerie
Edited by Scentsation Editorial
The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intensity of an intimate dinner party where warm spices and rich woods create a cocoon of intimacy, punctuated by the subtle glow of candlelight.
Fig. 01 — The Oud Affair, Vilhelm Parfumerie
Where to buy.
Try before you commit
Decant communities and sample services let you wear a fragrance for a week before buying a full bottle. Find a sample
