What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is cinnamon and cloves. The heart brings guaiac wood and agarwood (oud). On the skin it settles into leather and agarwood (oud). Overall it smells woody and powdery.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- fall
Oud No. 1 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 Emor London Oud No. 1 EDP
Emor London is the house behind Oud No. 1 EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €97. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than The Spirit Of Dubai Durra and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Nasomatto Black Afgano. Base notes like leather and agarwood (oud) are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by powdery and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and powdery smells and notes like guaiac wood and leather. Less obvious notes include raspberry, resin and powdery notes. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
How far Oud No. 1 spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. The Spirit Of Dubai Durra spreads further.
Other Emor London perfumes
The house has 12 perfumes here, led by Oud No. 10, Oud No. 2 and Oud No. 3.
Best season for Oud No. 1
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.
If you like Oud No. 1, try these
Similar picks to try: The Spirit Of Dubai Durra (19 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (10 shared notes), Nasomatto Black Afgano (9 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (10 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Oud No. 1 unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Can I wear Oud No. 1 to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2010.