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Desert Oud by Arabiyat — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Arabiyat· 2009

Desert Oud

8.1193

Freesia and red berries up top, drying down to amber and vanilla.

FloralCreamySweetFruityOriental

Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel a.k.a. Chris Maurice

Scent profile

Top notes

Freesia Red berries Lemon Bergamot

Heart notes

Bulgarian rose Damask rose absolute Jasmine sambac absolute Lilac

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A spring and fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

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When

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86%

Spring

100%

Summer

87%

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100%

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93%

Where

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84%

Casual

99%

Date

100%

Club

65%

Formal

86%

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Sport

44%