How it smells
It smells mostly oud and leather. Cardamom and labdanum at the top, benzoin and cedar in the middle and akigalawood and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Blooming 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
About Zara Blooming Oud EDP
Zara is the house behind Blooming Oud EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
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 oud side feels cosy and rich after dark.
How far Blooming Oud spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lattafa Velvet Oud and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan spread further.
Is Blooming Oud long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Lattafa Velvet Oud and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like akigalawood and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
If you like Blooming Oud, try these
Similar picks to try: Lattafa Velvet Oud (8 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (8 shared notes), Louis Vuitton Nouveau Monde (8 shared notes) and St Dupont Royal Amber (10 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Who would like Blooming Oud?
People who enjoy oud and leather smells.
When did Blooming Oud come out?
It came out in 2023.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.