The smell in short
Main smell: woody and earthy. It opens with solar notes, moves to white wood and vetiver and dries down to agarwood (oud) and oakmoss.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Golden Oud 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 Alexandre J Golden Oud EDP
Alexandre J is the house behind Golden Oud EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
Will people notice Golden Oud?
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Pacifica Dream Moon unisex.
How long Golden Oud stays on skin
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Pacifica Dream Moon unisex. Base notes like agarwood (oud) and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by earthy and oud. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and earthy smells and notes like white wood and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include sandalwood and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.50 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €81, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Paloma Picasso but less than Memo Paris Iberian Leather and Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience.
More from Alexandre J
This house has 27 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Rania J Ambre Loup 1, Zafeer Oud Vanille and Ajmal Evoke Midnight Edition.
Golden Oud dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Memo Paris Iberian Leather (6 shared notes), Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience (7 shared notes), Paloma Picasso (5 shared notes) and Pacifica Dream Moon unisex (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Pacifica Dream Moon unisex starts from €32.
Quick answers
Is Golden Oud better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
When did Golden Oud come out?
It came out in 2012.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.