Description
Oud possesses a great cultural significance because of its use in traditional incense and perfumes, and it is also mentioned in one of the world’s oldest written texts – the Sanskrit Vedas from India. When the once light Aquilaria tree heartwood becomes infected with a specific type of mold, it defends itself with a dark and fragrant protective resin. This now dark wood, oud or agarwood, holds a complex fragrance, resembling few or no other natural ingredients.
Accord Oud composition blends agar with fresh leather accord, blonde woods, spices (saffron, cinnamon) and black plum. It is composed of blackberries, saffron and rum top notes, with the heart of leather and clary sage and the base of patchouli and powdery musk.
Its is available as Eau de Parfum in 50 ml and 100 ml bottles.
Accord Oud was launched in 2010.
wlw521speagoessenda – :
This is a straight up masterpiece and the best thing to come out from Byredo in my opinion. It doesn’t smell like anything else out there (except perhaps Amouage’s Jubilation 25). To my nose it smells of a very boozy rum with a strong note of blackberries, and oud in the background along with a hint of leather. It smells masculine, Middle Eastern, boozy, and powerful. Imagine Tom Ford Tuscan Leather but with blueberries instead of rasberries, and added notes of rum and oud. Blackberry is one of my favourite aromas, and this is probably the greatest blackberry fragrance in my opinion. Also it projects like a beast on my skin, while longevity is also strong. Overall it’s a really fantastic masculine blackberry and leather fragrance.
5/5
bylvtrrra – :
This is a safe oud scent with fruity and leathery elements. The oud is tamed, slightly medicinal/woody, soft but noticeable. Beautiful scent for fall/spring, mainly for evenings and for daytime.
Accord Oud could worth a fb if I hadn’t in my collection the Amouage Jubilation for Men . It is similar only fresher, less smoky, more greeny and without the heavenly resins of Jubilation. It could be a flanker of it in fact. And.. maybe Les Liquides Imaginaires Fortis could be its cousin.
There’s also beautiful leather accord and rum which blends perfectly with the oud & the blackberries. Rich blend and very pleasant. Saffron, sage and patchouli are quite noticeable along with mild musk.
Sillage and projection are good moderate. This is my first impression of Accord Oud. I’ll try it again to confirm its longevity which seems good but not great.
If you want a more tamed version of Jubilation try it.
viktor_56-2 – :
Great Spring scent. Brings to mind images of a cool spring day, sitting on a wooden bench, surrounded by trees and eating cold berries. Quite aromatic and stays true to the name – it is not an oud heavy fragrance but creates a cloud of oud accord around the wearer. One of the best from Byredo in my opinion and one that deserves more attention. Projection and longevity are just right for the type of character that this fragrance has. Subtle yet intriguing.
jumanji2009 – :
Just got this bad boy today… I loved Oud Immortel so I had to give this one a try… they are so different… With Accord Oud initially I get pure RUM… its a boozy scent for sure¬ spicy too… yet I get a sweetness as well. Lovely scent so far.
rolexreplica78029 – :
at the beginning it smells like an old toilet in an arabic country( like montale royal oud )
but after two or three minutes it starts being fancy and gentle and finally goes sweet
the version i tested didnt have enormous projection
but great when you wanna be with someone close to you
واقعن شیک هست و شیرینی خیلی رقیق و دلچسبی داره
شبیه لوبین سفید
این ها عطرهای بیزینسی نیستن ولی برای مهمونی خوبن به نظرم
anzol08 – :
Accord Oud starts out very boozy. It’s like some kind of dark berry licquor from a wooden barrel. In the beginning I also get a whiff of dark chocolate, makes me think of those grandpa-ish chocolates filled with sharp booze.
Soon, the typical medicinal oud note joins in, and then I also smell the sage and leather which build a dry, rather masculine accord.
In the beginning this is really strong and too alcoholic for my taste – I do like to have a drink, but I don’t want to smell like I fell asleep under a bar 😀 But it gets better as it dries down. Quite multifaceted actually: I smell fruity, boozy, leathery, herbal, woody, medicinal and even very light sweet notes, sometimes more juicy and sometimes more dry. It has to be applied with a light hand, but while it’s strong in the beginning, it doesn’t last as long as I would have thought. After ~4-5 hours it’s quite faint.
This is not my thing, but take that with a grain of salt. I got a free sample of this fragrance and I don’t think I would have picked it myself from the notes, I usually like sweeter stuff. My boyfriend and I agreed that this is more manly than feminine, but in the end, that depends on personal taste.
Zmej9321 – :
The kind of powdery perfume that suits a 18s monarch.
In fact, the oud is not the protagonist here; it’s only here to lay the foundation for iris. The leather here is closer to suede, accentuating the soft side of the powdery notes. With the aids of these heavy weight player, the usual feminine powdery notes become unexpectedly powerful.
Kashik – :
Warning, don’t sniff this before a meal. I spritzed one spray on the wrist, took a large whiff close up and can actually taste the bitter, dry, medicinal, “oud” and tar-like leather first notes in the back of my mouth and tongue. Unlike Tom Ford’s Oud Wood in which the oud and other notes come out in a well-integrated, contained, lush, and spicy blend; the ultra dry oud here seems like it can escape the perfume in bitter dust particles that end up in your throat so that when you swallow it dries out your mouth. It’s a very strange and yet interesting sensation. It reminds me of my childhood drinking various medicinal herbal tonics that my mom whipped up to ward off illnesses, they were invariably bitter and medicinal.
I am a woman with fairly cool body temperature and dry-ish skin so maybe the fruity notes don’t bloom well on me when sitting at the computer. I shall try this when more active to see if the other notes especially the fruit and rum become more apparent as on my skin it went straight to the heart notes.
Edit: Yay a very nice black currant smell showed up next day on my sleeve.
krazy1998 – :
WOW!!!
At first there is a lot of leather and smoke notes but after 30 min the notes settle down and it becomes a wonderful blackberry, iris and saffron scent with oud more in the background. Very nice blend. It`s sweet like most other Byredos but still suitable for a man. However it`s not a blindbuy. This is not a ”safe” scent.
I only have a sample of this one but considering getting a 50 ml bottle for the fall. ( update; i got a 100 ml. bottle and enjoyed it 2-3 times per week the entire winter. )
Good longevity of approx 7-8 hours on my skin with a rather soft projection.
Fakel71rus – :
Byredo Accord Oud is another interesting interpretation of oud, much like Oud Immortel, in which oud is a key aspect but certainly not the whole story.
Accord Oud reminds me of Tom Ford Oud Wood in terms of the final result, though admittedly the ingredients are a bit different. Oud Wood relies upon, as its name suggests, oud and wood, but Accord Oud thrives more from the leather/oud pairing in concert with some interesting additions, like blackberry for a tangy sweetness that’s tart as well, and the cardamom provides a spicy/tart edge to it as well. So in both respects, Accord Oud has more nuance than Oud Wood, though I’d argue that Oud Wood is a bit easier to wear and more refined overall. Still, I’ve not seen this comparison made before so I’m curious if it’s just me, bu that’s at least my initial impression, not having tested them side-by-side.
Performance-wise, Accord Oud is strong, certainly more fitted for cold weather wearing and for men, though it could probably be a little flexible with respect to both climate and gender based on traditional norms for each. As with most fragrances, it is what the wearer gets out of it, and I get Oud Wood, mostly, say, 80%.
It seems to be available on the secondary market so pricing is likely a lot better than Oud Wood, anyway, so I’d recommend fans of that to check this out, as it might suit you better.
7 out of 10
serpi – :
goes on smokey oud then dries down to leather, soft and not long lasting
grand2036 – :
this is a great one. one of the best ouds ive smelled. its not too overpowering or funky like most but the oud is definitely there. it projects like a beast and this may be the 1st one that ive worn, taken a shower, and its still projecting. for me amouage interlude set the bar for performance and this is on par or maybe even better.
i have nothing bad to say. the boozy note and light blackberry smell work wonders. if i want oud this is the way to go. it smells smililar to something else though but i cant think of it. if i do i will update.
overall 9/10
this is in my top ouds right now. still have to get my nose on mfk satin mood though
Stehoobiori – :
I hate oud but I don’t dislike byredo accord oud so I believe this is a well-blended oud perfume,not so heavy or a generic one.to be honest I can’t really pickup oud in it
It opens slightly sweet,slightly spicy and boozy.I can detect all the listed top notes and I agree it totally has a medicinal vibe.gradually darker notes showup:leather,something woody but not specifically oud and patchouli.Drydown is a combination of saffron and plum(yes,this is plum to my nose more than black berries)in a woody-leathery base.I can also pickup a hint of something herbal/dark green
Well this isn’t my type,still I think it’s a good perfume.definitely unisex and you don’t need to be an oud-lover in order to like it.sillage is very good,far more better than longevity which doesn’t pass four hours on my skin
Vays – :
I really enjoy oud fragrances, especially during the winter, and Byredo Accord Oud is a very good one. The problem, so to speak, is that nowadays there are so many oud fragrances by countless perfume houses that it gets harder and harder to tell them apart. I have tested at least fifteen oud fragrances both from designer and niche houses, and I liked them all, but in the end opted to buy MFK Oud Satin Mood, simply because it was different and more profound than the numerous straightforward ouds such as this one.
Getsaibiatece – :
This stuff is great. The opening is sweet leather and medicinal/rubbery oud with a fruity vibe, after a while the saffron really comes out and it just becomes this delicious composition that’s just super intoxicating. I get a Tuscan Leather vibe from this one even though they smell very different. This very much unisex compared to something like TL.
8/10
TrearlCreeK – :
I absolutely love this beauty. I think this is easily one of the most complimented perfumes I own.
I love the first couple of minutes after spraying – I get the smell of smashed berries and green leaves on a wooden board with something vaguely medicinal in the background.
To me there is also no “middle” and “base” notes as they mix and merge together to form a homogeneous blend. that contains oud that is sweeter and less medicinal here. There is also an accord of sweet dried fruits and resins. I definitely get rum undertones, the lighter, less spiced version.
Lasting power is tremendous. Very pretty fragrance.
SUDDEN STRIKE – :
Really like it! At first I thought it smelled like Black Saffron, but no, it doesn’t.
What I smell is a lot of leather, wood and something which turning it soft at the edges. Imho, a lot of wood perfumes are pretty sharp, but this one is not. More blunt. Better!
Really love it!
rustam0779 – :
A well blended Oud Perfume suitable for any occasion , It is not overpowering and do not offend others , No matter how many spray one may apply , It settles to the skin very quickly , The silage is great and arouse curiosity.
One may find them self still smelling this wonderful creation for an estimated 12 hours on skin; A few days on clothing .
The bottle is very beautiful,With a magnetic cap but the sprayer is very cheap,The spring will sticks as mine did.
Fragrance 10/10
Long lasting 10/10
Silage 10/10
Thanks,
Tomnessorj – :
Just bought a small bottle of this a few days ago from an estate sale. Saw the Byredo name on the bottle and thought “why not?”
It’s a very beautiful fragrance. Relaxed and well blended. The Oud is a tiny bit medicinal and I don’t get any leather at all. The berry note is also very subtle and I get a bit of a white floral vibe that is omnipresent in the blend.
It lacks in performance though on my skin sadly or I would immediately go buy a full bottle.
Scent: 7.5/10 it’s pretty and well done but isn’t very memorable. Good casual Oud though.
Projection: 3/10 hardly any at rest.
Sillage: 5/10 for the first half hour then drops off to virtually nothing from what I can tell.
Longevity: 2/10 I get two hours max and at least half of that is a skin scent only.
Would I buy a full bottle: maybe at a good price. It’s a nice sweeter-floral if somewhat medicinal oud but the performance isn’t what I expected from a Byredo for all the hype they get.
aka_southside – :
Hands down my favorite take on oud. The blackberry gives it a zest and the rum gives it a full bodied flavor. Tang, spice, oud and a hint of sweetness. Addictive and unique!
oig953speagoessenda – :
I liked Byredo’s Oud Immortel very much, so I was eager to try its sibling Accord Oud. And I did end up really liking this one as well, although with some reservations.
It took me longer than usual to form an opinion of this one; I’ve been wearing it on and off for at least two weeks. Maybe that’s part of the problem, because my sample was only 1.5 ml and I don’t think I should have made it last that long. But this one has that pattern typical of all Byredos I’ve tried so far, that makes it prone to underspraying: the first blast is so strong that it makes me back off immediately, afraid of being THAT person in the office, and then two or three hours later I can’t smell anything except when I press my nose to my wrist to sniff forcefully (and that’s also not the image I want to project in the office, by the way).
It also doesn’t help that that first blast is such a pungent mix of true leather and woods (as for the quality of the oud, I really can’t say, because these Byredos are my first experiences with the note and the opinions seem to be divided about whether they actually smell like it or not). It’s definitely more masculine than feminine at this point, although still unisex. I can appreciate this opening now that I’m used to it, but at first it startled and dismayed me with its strong, almost rubbery sharpness.
After only a little while the boozy/fruity notes kick in, as does a little bit of patchouli, although the leather/woods combo stays dominant all the way. These other factors do mellow the scent quite a bit though, and this is the part I really like: earthy and just a bit sweet, an interesting but pleasant scent, perfect for autumn. It’s too bad it starts fading so fast so soon after it reaches this highpoint, becoming too vague to be really enjoyable pretty much immediately. But as I said, that might be resolved by spraying a bit more boldly.
All in all I find I’m reluctant to part with my little sample now that fall is starting, so I’m going to get a little decant if I can. I doubt whether it’ll ever turn into a full bottle purchase though, even if I do find I can overcome my reservations with more sprays; the price/wearing has to be taken into account as well…
brej76 – :
Let’s start saying by this is the best Byredo fragrance for me and it is my signature scent.
When I tested Accord oud, I was blown away.
True Leather
Accord oud doesn’t smell like oud at all. I have big experience with oud based fragrances and many different kind of ouds from asia and Accord oud doesn’t smell like oud at all.
This is the most authentic leather based scent I’ve put my nose on. Accord oud opens up sharp and strong with very dark leather. It is almost like gasoline but berry note softs down the gasoline smell. After couple hours, scent sits and berry note becomes more enjoyable with the leather and boozy rum. I also get violet in the drydown even though it wasn’t listed.
I was lucky to find older MADE IN SWEDEN version of the Accord oud and when I saw that Sweden version had way darker juice, I had to get it.
Made in Sweden version is much darker and leathery. Especailly at the opening, it is alot like gasoline smelling leather and less berry. Scent stays like this very long time and smells very authentic leather like.
Accord oud has this car leather kind of a scent , especially the Sweden version. I highly recommend this fragrance if you are a leather fragrance fan.
Longevity was around 8-12 hours and it projects around 3-4 hours. People will feel you and you will smell it all day long on you.
tlasaterryasf – :
Openness is the best of Accord Oud, is very nice and well mixed with a soft fruity note of blackberry, saffron and rum to evolve to a mixture of leather and oud very similar to Acqua di Parma oud.
Drying of patchouli and musk makes it sweeter and medicinal but retaining the oud touch it, pleasant, somewhat boring and very seen since.
Inconsequential
Rating: 5
weerceTab – :
So I purchased a decant of this last month, and I am now finally giving it some play. I’m wearing it at work today. Got one compliment so far from a female co worker. I don’t fish for these things, but if I get one that’s cool too. If I go through this 10mL decant, I’ll buy a full bottle.
ZZZ3Zor – :
This is a VERY creative oud scent.
Accord Oud and Oud Immortel are both worth-trying.
In the beginning there’s a blast of rum aroma which made it very boozy and fascinating, in this respect Accord Oud is very similar to Oud Immortel for that the latter has strong limoncello note too.Soon the leather note came and it brought the whole scent some bitterness(which I do not like), unfortunately the saffron amplified this bitterness and finally they mixed with the oud notes, became a dark and bitter and straightforward oud fragrance.Super masculine.
BTW, the oud notes here are pretty much the same as the oud in Oud Immortel, compared to the oud in Montale or other brands, they are quite light and unaggressive, but…I do not think it is a scent that could please everyone.
6manium – :
Scent – blackberry rum & musk.
Season/Time of Day – I prefer to use this one in the warmer months, day or night.
Projection – I didn’t get noticed, I didn’t get a compliment.
Longevity – I get 8hrs consistently.
gafson4ik – :
This is a very nice fragrance as it takes you through a journey on quite different destinations! it goes from splashy into something with cherry and almonds which is completely identical to Qom Chilom by SHL777 after 5 to 10 minutes, then it calms down and turns into a face lifting cream essence with woods and leather.. never greeny, never rooty but bit of rum to add that cozy effect and atmosphere. Quite captivating.
Edit (13th July 2017) My second test yield that after few minutes of spraying, this turns full throttle into a thick leather with clary sage, too creamy, like root creamy or a petroleum jelly vaseline like base and very thick! like A VERY VERY THICK leather! and it reminds me so much of “Yardley English lavender brilliantine” cream, the green one! the one where there is a picture on it’s golden cover of a lady holding a basket and next to her there are a girl, a boy, and a dog.
I really wonder, how come this fragrance is named oud! or even categorized as oud! it’s NEVER oud! it’s not a single type of oud or even related to oud! That’s just weird! and i take back the “Quite Captivating” phrase that i said it few years back, it was a mistake, it’s not captivating at all.
DenisEsaulov – :
I have resisted the concept of a signature scent, but must concede here. Accord Oud is the perfect all around men’s frag. The oud/leather accord is less offensive than a tuscan leather, balanced/tamed by the dry blackberry in the background. If you were to swap the citrus accord for blackberry in ADP Colonia Leather, you would come very close to this. At first sniff, its a “like”, but after 5 or 6 committed full days, its a “love”. On my skin, it lasts a full work day, and I do get complimented, more frequently than aventus?! lastly, as masculine as this gets, it can definitely be easily pulled-off by a classy women. If you are looking to buy one, and only one perfume to wear for all occasions, this would certainly be my recommendation.
windzor2008 – :
This is well made with solid projection and longevity on me. In a similar vein to Atelier Oud Saphir but with a stronger oud note. I liked the blackberry in the opening notes but it fades too quickly. While I enjoyed this, I prefer other non-oud leather scents more (TF Tuscan Leather, Mark Birley Charles Street)
lesheey0108 – :
This is great. My first impression of this is like oud wood mixed with a well done leather and boozy yet fresh vibe. I really like this and will be sure to edit my update and thoughts after more time with the scent. Very well done byredo!
artur2010 – :
I believed I hated oud till I tried this…on one hand I tried Montale black aoud and on the other one this…this was heavenly and the oud note just lingering in the background…for me a really smooth and sophisticated fragrance and the only oud I have liked from the more than 10 ones I have tried…pricey but a great fragrance in my opinion….at least a 9/10
Membg249InsuffBooni – :
Why, oh why does this drift from the epitome of the most luscious Oud I have ever smelled to a citronella and bug spray infused piece of wood
. . .WTH
*biiiig sigh*
OX9m1nTZ – :
Most unique oud blend out there. Great projection and long sillage. Confidence booster.
натька – :
I get a lot of compliments with this, plus its my favorite Oud type fragrance out of all the ones I have tried. My top 5 list for performance and smell is great.
CHERKES – :
Beautiful!!! I never heard anything like this before! is a perfume Dark,mysterious,resinous,and melancholy … his openness could displace at first .. it’s very powerful at first, wait a while before they evolves leather, oud, and sage in the base notes become .. something fantastic, strange and hard to explain .. is a perfume of character, elegant but mysterious … note blackberry is really something unique and wonderful in this composition !!!. The Oud is not feeling a lot .. I think it’s there to give support and character to the fragrance. In me it evokes the autumn woods where you can walk peacefully, while the sky starts to get dark, and get a light rain. This fragrance embraces you, it slowly reveals .. is really fantastic! Thanks Byredo. Recommended!ϟ
Sillage: 7.5/10
Longevity: 8.5/10
Scent: 9./10
Overall: 9.5/10
Марлинн – :
Wooow such a beauty!! This is one of the best winter scents I have ever come upon, specially the Swedish winters. The oud and the leather is always a good combination but here together with blackberries it takes the scent to a completely new level. The longevity is awesome (minimum of 5 hours on my skin) and the projection is also not bad. It doesn’t offend but it doesn’t stick to the skin. The price might be a bit high but it is definitely worth each cent you pay for it. The most pleasant winter scent in my collection!
kosss71 – :
Wow…
STAGE 1
Amber and Oud in Sweet alcohol mix.
STAGE 2
Getting closer to Kuoros-Oud Note with hints of Lime, Orange leaf and a medicinal note.
STAGE 3
Its an Original
Great for evenings. Cant write things I don’t know.
This doesnt remind me of a place.
NeViL – :
“Mysterious deep pool”
The first time I sprayed this in the air, I wrinkled my nose and almost threw the tester away.
Almost, because it lingered in my nose (ha! I’d like to learn the professional term for that!) and I kept returning to it, just to take a whiff from the little tester. It was like a mysterious whisper, saying “try me, try me”
Then I tested it on my skin. And couldn’t keep my nose away from my wrist (where I had sprayed it).
Then I sprayed it on my neck, front and back, more on my wrists. And I went around inviting family and friends to take a smell (I have them very well trained, they know the procedure)
Their reactions were priceless: puzzlement, doubt, and then after a few more sniffs (and/or snuggles) joy. And they kept coming back for more, which is BIG points on my list!
Now I wish I could re-set my nose, so I could smell this every day! I have to pace myself and wear it about once or twice a week.
I have looked at many other oud fragrances, but have found nothing comparable yet. Oud 27 from le Labo comes close, but is weaker.
henkon – :
Disappointment. Starts out wonderfully then dries to a conventional leather set against some berries. Oud Immortel is a much more interesting take on the oud genre. The new leather from Acqua di Parma is very good, buttery, deeply luxurious, and potent. Accord Oud is neither a particularly compelling oud nor an interesting leather. It adds nothing.
ElycK – :
EDIT: I had to revisit this fragrance and decided to get a bottle, as part of a swap. I love this… something about it is just working for me, even on par with Jubilation XXV. Definitely requires a long term sampling to appreciate.
______________________________________________________
The first spray of Accord Oud is divine. Take some oud and garnish it heavily with some leather, berries, rum, and sweetness, and you’ve got a modern, Western fragrance that is very approachable and happens to contain some oud. So delicious that you almost want to taste it. 🙂 So yes, oud is not center stage here. Some have questioned if there’s any oud at all. There is. Not a lot, but it is there. In perfumery, “Accord” means “a balanced blend of notes which lose their individual identity to create a completely new, unified odor impression.” So oud is not meant to sit out in front alone.
But…
What about longevity? Does it linger for a long while or fade off in short order? In the same vein as Amouage Jubilation XXV, it is possible for the wearer to become acclimated enough to not notice it. Sillage is moderate to light into the drydown. I did some longevity tests and found that you can still smell Accord Oud some 12 hours later (a very close skin scent at that point). The patchouli helps temper the sweetness, and adds some dryness that balances it well.
The flacon is terrific. In step with Swedish design motifs, it is minimalist, no eye catching flair but yet elegant in simplicity. The crown point is the rounded black dome shaped cap with magnetic closure. The bottle is a nice chunky cylinder, reminiscent of some high quality ink bottles made of ultra smooth defect free glass. The label is plain but nicely done (semi-gloss finish with raised black lettering). Definitely display worthy.
From what I see, most people who bash/degrade “Accord Oud” miss the point.
Fragrance: 9.3, Longevity: 8, Value: 8
smakievsky – :
I feel the smell of fuel in the output, similar to the Tuscan Leather. Probably a combination of leather and red fruit, but here it is more discreet and smoother, and different from the Tuscan Leather, where the smell of fuel last to the end.
The oud appears in after a few minutes, and make a beautiful combination with the leather, making it more woody and leaving the fuel tone in the background, getting weaker with each passing hour as a beautiful reminder of what outside the opening.
Finally it becomes more dry and woody, with a slight dusty floral tone. Long lasting on the skin and with good projection.
Mammyharisma – :
I adore BYREDO’s complex Accord Oud alone and for layering! At first its androgynous and aloof with a slight F.U. aspect to it – imagine a mysterious Marlene Dietrich in a suit slowly smoking her cigarettes. Then lazily, Accord Oud dries down into an intoxicating boozy Blackberry with whispers of Oud. From Dietrich to Eva Green’s femme fatale in “A Dame To Kill For”. A gorgeously sultry wink at the dark side.
oldboy – :
leather and oud usually work well together, but the berry element adds an unnecessary distraction that ruins this mix. it results in an overwhelming ‘unripe green’ note that just doesn’t work. it’s a pity, too, as the individual components smell quite good in isolation. quite the pity…
bahoh – :
Accord Oud – my 1st Byredo purchase.
I liked this better than Oud Immortelle. It is a good scent but really strong, need restraint when applying this. My favorite oud is eternally Oud 27 (Le Labo) which no oud has surpassed theirs to me yet.
This is much more sharp and medicinal. The blackberry is a nice touch and does add a sharp fruitiness (but is not sweet).
The biggest note on me is the clary sage! I can smell the sage very clearly which is unusual in an oud perfume. This smells more like smooth leather and sage, not oud. The sage steers me away from this mostly, but still wear it from time to time.
This is more suitable for evening / formal wear, as is smells very distinguished.
styopa – :
Accord Oud was definitely an acquired fragrance to me. My first initial impressions were that someone may have initially poured some type of fossil fuel into my bottle. Really, it’s definitely heady and boisterous – I wouldn’t have been surprised if someone had poured this into their gas tank and gotten better mileage. However, over time, I began to appreciate what I consider to be a really nice (but heavy), leather fragrance that you will likely still be able to smell when you wake up the day after.
Initially, I get saffron, blackberry and rum. The saffron gives the overall feel to AO. It’s a softness that is a nice counterpart to the heady leather. The blackberry and rum mix nicely as well, offering a sweet, but boozy opening. The rest of the fragrance isn’t so easily distinguishable to me. As I said, I basically get mostly leather and some other notes, but they’re hard to pick out individually after the top notes fade. But it’s still very nice.
I’m still debating whether it’s worth the price. At first, I would’ve said a definite ‘no,’ but now I’m not so sure I’d stick with that answer. I would say if you have the money, then it’s definitely worth trying. A decanted sample would be a great idea.
MAX-MIX – :
fruity,leather ,little saffron with touch of oud this is what I could smell .
strong nice scent has a good longevity & sillage both 8/10.
if u like Gold Leather Atelier Cologne U WIL probably LIKE THIS.
I really like it so much 🙂
vanpet86 – :
This is the most “delicious” fruity leather fragrance I’ve tried yet. Byredo hit a great balance of notes here, despite the fact that oud is not in the forefront. Blackberry and plum have similar roots and go well together, making for a fruity sweetness that is not cloying. The saffron is a nice accent as well. The agarwood (oud) is perceptible, but I have a feeling it may be a small amount just to be able to put “Oud” in the name. Byredo made “Oud Immortel” which has NO OUD in it whatsoever, so… I rest my case. The leather and musk is understated but much more prominent than the agarwood. I barely pick up on any cinnamon (thankfully).
I really like this for what it is, not what it is trying to be. I just wish it would project a bit more. I find that after an hour or two, it settles down to a skin scent within 2″. Frankly, if I’m going to wear a luscious fragrance like this, I want to smell it! So given the price point, I’m reticent to buy a full bottle (I have a sample). $2/1ml is rather high for this.
maksyaka13 – :
Very common perfume, not for me. Fruit, leathery, weak, close to skin, not great in my opinion.
Optomiinnogma – :
If you are looking for an oud perfume – look further, no oud in this one! The ingredients have no oud in it!
Despite of the aforementioned, I really like the composition. I get a lot of creamy blackberry and leather notes.
frolowa44 – :
Purely masculine to my taste, with an opening full of medicinal nuances, camphor and well polished new leather. Lots of oud -as the name implies- too. I did not get any of the fruits. From the middle notes down it’s a proper leather fragrance, with a classy and slightly old fashioned undertone, meant in the best of ways of course. I imagine an impeccaby dressed bon viveur wearing it, together with a stuble and excellent knowledge of Burgundy Grand Crus. A non prentetious fragrance, that exudes an aura of effortles superiority.
Not for me, but I cannot possibly fault it in any way.
Many thanks to MrsLetterO for the very generous sample:)
Heessodot – :
I