Best Oud Perfumes UK: Oriental Fragrances for Men & Women

Oud (also known as agarwood or oud wood) is one of the most prized fragrance ingredients in the world. Derived from the resin of the Aquilaria tree, genuine oud has a rich, complex, slightly animalic warmth that's unlike anything else in perfumery. Here are the best oud fragrances available in the UK.

What Does Oud Smell Like?

Oud has a rich, dark, slightly woody-animalic character with undertones of leather, incense, and dried wood. In Western perfumery, it's often blended with sandalwood, rose, amber, and spices to create "oud-forward" orientals that are sophisticated and long-lasting.

Tom Ford Oud Wood Inspired Perfume — No. 525

Our most popular oud fragrance is our Tom Ford Oud Wood inspired perfume UK — No. 525. Tom Ford's original uses rare oud, sandalwood, rosewood, cardamom, and amber to create a refined, distinguished oriental that's less intimidating than some pure oud fragrances but retains that distinctive warm depth.

Penhaligons Halfeti Inspired — No. 717

For those who want a more complex oud experience, our Penhaligons Halfeti inspired — No. 717 captures the rich rose-oud-tobacco character of the original.

How to Wear Oud

Oud fragrances are typically best in cooler months — their warmth and depth feel most appropriate in autumn and winter. Apply sparingly to pulse points; oud has natural longevity and projects well.

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