House of EM5 2024

Dark Oud

OudIndianUnisexEau de Parfum

Opens rich and resinous with Rose, Oud, Bergamot, and Saffron deepening into a smoky oud heart of Patchouli, Cedar, Jasmine, and Incense over a dark, woody base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla.

The bloodline

Black OudHasan OudModerate

This bottle carries the Black Oud DNA. Shares 7 notes with the original.

agarwood oudpatchoulibergamotincenseambermusk+1 more

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with Black Oud by Hasan Oud but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

Wear in
fall
winter
Wear for
evening
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Dark Oud bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WoodyBalsamicCamphoraceousFloralHoneyedResinousWarmAnimalic

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2024

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Dark Oud is widely considered inspired by Montale Black Oud, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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