The smell in short
It smells mostly warm spicy and amber. Saffron and labdanum at the top, Bulgarian rose and indonesian patchouli leaf in the middle and agarwood (oud) and oriental notes at the base.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- fall
Aoud Exclusif 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
Mancera Aoud Exclusif EDP in detail
Mancera is the house behind Aoud Exclusif EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Mancera perfumes worth knowing
The house has 41 perfumes here, led by Instant Crush, Aoud Lemon Mint and Red Tobacco.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Aoud Exclusif through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Aoud Exclusif for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €115. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lattafa Badee Al Oud and Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by amber and oud. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and amber smells and notes like Bulgarian rose and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include cumin and violet. Perfume fans rate it 4.25 out of 5.
Aoud Exclusif dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Armaf Club de Nuit Intense (4 shared notes), Lattafa Badee Al Oud (3 shared notes), Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words (4 shared notes) and Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Armaf Club de Nuit Intense starts from €45.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did Aoud Exclusif come out?
It came out in 2018.
Does Aoud Exclusif last long?
It lasts about 9 to 12 hours on skin.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.