What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is saffron and sage. The heart brings ylang-ylang and Moroccan rose. On the skin it settles into agarwood (oud) and incense. Overall it smells oud and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Oud Al Melka 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
Royal Crown Oud Al Melka EDP in detail
Oud Al Melka EDP is made by Royal Crown. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Other Royal Crown perfumes
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Ytzma, Nocturna and Tabac Royal.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Oud Al Melka price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €316. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti.
When in the day to wear Oud Al Melka
It works in the day and at night.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is oud (100%), followed by aromatic and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy oud and aromatic smells and notes like ylang-ylang and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include cedar, jasmine sambac and gray musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 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. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like agarwood (oud) and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Oud Al Melka, try these
Similar picks to try: The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (8 shared notes), Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (6 shared notes), Amouage Fate Man (7 shared notes) and Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco starts from €169.
Quick answers
What is the best season for Oud Al Melka?
Fall and winter.
When did Oud Al Melka come out?
It came out in 2016.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.