Oud 01

This fragrance is defined by a striking contrast between tart raspberry and rich, earthy oud. You will notice a green, slightly spicy opening from violet leaf and cumin, which settles into a complex heart of rose and cardamom before deepening into a persistent, leathery agarwood base that anchors the entire scent profile during autumn wear.

It opens with an immediate, sharp burst of raspberry and violet leaf that some find jarring. As the scent settles on your skin, the initial fruitiness softens, allowing the Turkish rose and cardamom to emerge. By the dry-down, the agarwood and leather take control, leaving a lingering, warm ambery trail that lasts for hours.

Oud 01 demonstrates impressive longevity, with most wearers reporting it stays on skin for eight to twelve hours. Because of the heavy agarwood and amber notes, it holds up exceptionally well throughout a full workday or a long evening event, only fading to a soft, skin-hugging scent after a full day of wear.

The projection is generally moderate to strong. It fills a room if you apply five or more sprays, but stays within arm's reach with lighter application. It creates a noticeable scent bubble that is ideal for outdoor events or cold weather when you want your fragrance to be present but not aggressively intrusive to others.

This is a cold-weather powerhouse. The dense combination of leather and agarwood performs best in autumn and winter temperatures. In the high heat of summer, the cumin note can become too pungent or sour, so it is safer to reserve this for crisp, cool air where the sweetness of the raspberry can shine.

Given its sophisticated, resinous character, this is an excellent choice for evening dinners, formal gatherings, or office settings where you want to project a confident, mature image. It feels slightly too heavy for casual gym wear or light daytime brunch settings, but perfectly complements a sharp coat or professional attire during the winter months.

Oud 01 is distinctly unisex. While the opening raspberry and Turkish rose might seem traditional for women, the heavy leather, cumin, and agarwood base provide a rugged, earthy backbone that many men enjoy. Your personal skin chemistry will heavily influence how these notes present, as some days the floral aspects pop more than others.

Caution is advised. Because of the challenging cumin and violet leaf opening, which some describe as slightly skanky or reminiscent of mothballs, it is not a safe blind buy. I strongly recommend getting a sample first to see how that specific, pungent opening behaves on your skin before committing to a full bottle.

Yes, but use a light hand. Because the agarwood and leather are quite potent, layering it with a lighter citrus or fresh floral fragrance can balance out the heaviness. Try it with a bright, crisp bergamot scent to add a punch of freshness to the potentially sour raspberry opening during the early stages of wear.

While both share a prominent leather and fruit dynamic, they are quite different. Oud 01 has a more prominent, woody oud presence and lacks the specific dry, saffron-heavy gasoline note found in the Tom Ford classic. Oud 01 feels slightly more accessible and less aggressive in its initial leather blast compared to the intense, iconic Tom Ford profile.