Alexandre J Rania J Oud Assam
The smell in short
It smells mostly oud and fresh spicy. Bitter orange and sweet orange at the top, Indian oud in the middle and incense and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Rania J Oud Assam 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
A closer look at Alexandre J Rania J Oud Assam
Rania J Oud Assam is made by Alexandre J.
Rania J Oud Assam price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €133. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans but less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco.
How long Rania J Oud Assam stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like incense and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
More from Alexandre J
The house has 27 perfumes here, led by Rania J Ambre Loup 1, Zafeer Oud Vanille and Ajmal Evoke Midnight Edition.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco has more depth.
Rania J Oud Assam dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (7 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (5 shared notes), Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco (6 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Y (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Yves Saint Laurent Y starts from €75.
Questions people ask
When did Rania J Oud Assam come out?
It came out in 2013.
Who would like Rania J Oud Assam?
People who enjoy oud and fresh spicy smells.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.