Swiss Arabian Private Oud
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly sweet and gourmand. Agarwood (oud) and plum at the top, tonka bean and vetiver in the middle and caramel and agarwood (oud) at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Private 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
Swiss Arabian Private Oud in detail
Swiss Arabian is the house behind Private Oud.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its sweet side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
More from Swiss Arabian
The house has 50 perfumes here, led by Shaghaf Oud, Shaghaf Oud Azraq and Rose 01.
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. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like caramel and agarwood (oud) are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Private Oud
The strongest accord is sweet (100%), followed by gourmand and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy sweet and gourmand smells and notes like tonka bean and caramel. Less obvious notes include Bulgarian rose, jasmine and dark chocolate.
Private Oud price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €31. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Tom Ford Bitter Peach.
If you like Private Oud, try these
Similar picks to try: Clandestine Angel Heart (6 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (6 shared notes), Tom Ford Bitter Peach (4 shared notes) and Xerjoff Blends Tony Iommi Monkey Special Edp 100Ml (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Clandestine Angel Heart starts from €18.
Quick answers
Is Private Oud unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does Private Oud project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.