Abdul Karim Al Faransi Oud Borneo
The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and smoky. Woody notes at the top, patchouli and vanilla in the middle and smoke and agarwood (oud) at the base.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Oud Borneo notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Abdul Karim Al Faransi Oud Borneo
Oud Borneo is made by Abdul Karim Al Faransi.
When in the day to wear Oud Borneo
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its smoky side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad is a lighter match.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by smoky and oud. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and smoky smells and notes like patchouli and smoke. Less obvious notes include woody notes. Perfume fans rate it 3.98 out of 5.
Other Abdul Karim Al Faransi perfumes
The house has 38 perfumes here, led by Hind unisex, Juzur Al Karibi unisex and Nedjma unisex.
Oud Borneo through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud and Chopard Black Incense Malaki spread further.
Oud Borneo dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Tobacco Oud (3 shared notes), Chopard Black Incense Malaki (5 shared notes), Tiziana Terenzi Ursa (3 shared notes) and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
Does Oud Borneo last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear Oud Borneo?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2016.