Bois Oudh by The Dua Brand bottle
The Dua Brand

Bois Oudh

4.4/5 · 24 votes Masculine 2016
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity4.0/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day71
Night94
Fall100
Winter88
Spring59
Summer35
Our take

Bois Oudh brings together sandalwood, tonka bean, teak wood, cardamom, amber, and oud in a composition that feels dense and resinous. The oud here carries a damp, forest-floor quality that pairs closely with the dry character of the teak. Cardamom adds a bright, almost peppery lift that cuts through the heavier woods, preventing the blend from feeling flat. There is a powdery softness that sits underneath the amber, giving the fragrance a matte finish rather than a glossy one. Tonka bean introduces a rounded sweetness that stays close to the wood rather than drifting into candy territory. The aromatic facet keeps the profile from becoming too heavy, offering a clean edge to the warm spicy accord.

Picture a dimly lit lounge where the air is thick with polished wood and the low hum of conversation. The vanilla and amber notes match that environment perfectly, wrapping around the wearer like a familiar coat. Sandalwood and oud dominate the impression left in the room, creating a space that feels intimate and slightly mysterious. The powdery accord softens the sharper edges of the spice, making the overall experience feel deliberate and composed. Teak wood adds a sturdy, earthy foundation that grounds the lighter cardamom. It is a fragrance that thrives in shadow and quiet luxury, built for those who appreciate a rich, resinous woodiness that does not rush to reveal every layer at once, lingering instead in the

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What it says it was inspired by

Dua describes Bois Oudh as inspired by Oud Wood by Tom Ford.

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