Maison Alhambra Dark Aoud – Spicy, Woody, Oud, Oriental – Eau de Parfum Spray Long-Lasting Fragrance for Unisex, 2.7 Ounce / 80 ml

I was sincerely surprised by how incredible this smells. It's rich, warm, woody, and has that expensive cologne vibe without the expensive price. The bottle is a great size, so it'll last me a long time, and the quality is incredible for what it costs. This is one of those rare fragrances that makes you wonder why anyone would spend 10x more. I'll definitely be buying another bottle when this one runs out. Highly recommend!

My husband loves this one. This is supposed to be the absolute closest dupe for Tom Ford’s Oud Wood. It’s very nice strong and sexy. You have to like that oudy scent though. I have not smelled the original Tom Ford, but it is supposed to be quite close. Wears well, projects, 100ml I think great deal.

This scent is pleasant, and affordable. The product comes in great presentation packaging, and for the price there is no comparison. You get a LOT of juice for very little cost. Highly recommend

Here's the deal my friends. We can talk about 95% or 99% or 100% accuracy in the recreation of this fragrance if you want, and I think that any of those three claims would be a very fair assessment. But I don't think that's the conversation we should be having. Let me break it down just a little. First, my resume or cred or experience, if you will. I'm an avid fragrance collector. I have over 60 fragrances ranging from $20-$450. The top end of that range belonging to TF Oud Wood. I started off with a sample of TFOW and was mesmerized right off that bat. I went on to buy the large bottle. I've worn it several times. I'm very familiar with it. All together I think my collection is valued somewhere in the $4,000 range. So I wouldn't say I'm an expert, but neither am I a noob. So I heard about this, ordered it and received it today. And I knew that I didn't even need to spray it, my nose would know just off the atomizer what we were dealing with, and I was right. Although I obviously did move onto sprays as well, and LIBERALLY at this price! Let me tell you. EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING that mesmerizes me with the real TFOW is there, with absolutely nothing that I don't recognize, or is anything I would consider, "off". It even performs just as horribly as the original! (Longevity) but that's inherent with this scent, original or clone apparently and you can take that or leave it. Although nose blindness is real and I never really know how much that's affecting any fragrance. I live a mostly solitary life so there ya go. That being said, this isn't a home run, this is a GRAND FREAKING SLAM. Honestly, if I hadn't ran into some rocky times financially recently, I'd purchase every bottle they have available to keep for myself. Maybe I shouldn't even be writing this review. Maybe I should say it sucks really bad so they won't sell out. But maybe if they do start selling out they'll keep getting more, and ultimately that's what I want. I want this fragrance right here to be around for the rest of my life. And listen, if you didn't buy this fragrance because you appreciate the original, then make sure you include that in your review. Just buying some fragrance blind that you don't know anything about and then bashing it because it's not your style is... I don't know. It's foolish. But if you love the original, then buy this because it is the original, at 1/10 of the price. What a fascinating modern world we live in where something like this is even possible.

I bought this based on a review that I now can deem as inaccurate on every level. I have been wearing oud my entire life; long before it made its way to USA shelves. First and foremost, it has no oud properties at all. It has a decent aroma at best upon hitting my skin but within an hour there was no residual smell at all. Nothing and I mean nothing; it was as if I didn’t even put it on. This is without a doubt the cheapest, most diluted fragrance ever produced and is akin to one you would buy in a value shop in the Gulf for the equivalent of 2-3$ at the most. The packaging and bottle surely cost more than the liquid in the bottle. It’s basically scented water. Do not waste your money; it’s worthless.

Like the title says. Today I just got the travel size Oud wood, and wow. I was surprised at first because the “Peppermint” like smell in the beginning was similar. But it was only after smelling them side by side I was like woah, it’s complete different. I really don’t like the opening note. But comparing it to this one this one is worst it smells bad in comparison to Oud wood when it smells spicy but not in a bad way. It’s held back. But as it dries forget about it, Oud wood is ADDICTING! It literally makes you want to smell it more and more. It’s more of an experience. And ambience than just a fragrance. I never smelled Oud before so I was like WTH is this? Does it smell bad? No. Hmmm let me take another whif. And I’m consult like that then as it fried down it gets creamy, you can smell the tonka beans better, and every time you smell it it’s slightly different. I would say it’s. A perfect blend. If any of the scented in it were slightly more potent it would not be as good. But it’s so perfectly balanced. Don’t waste your money on this. For the same price in fragrance.net you can get the real Oud wood and try it out. I got a bunch of other small samples to try and I’ll have to say worth it. Because now I know I really do like Oud wood and this doupe does not live to the expectation at all. I won’t even suggest getting this if you have less money. No. Get Oud wood.

​Right out of the bottle, the opening spray is dead on to Tom Ford Oud Wood. As it dries down and starts to fade, the lingering notes on skin and clothes settle a little differently than the original, but it still smells great. Given the massive price gap, this is an easy recommendation if you want that luxury vibe on a budget.

Dark Aoud is bold, rich, woody, and packed with character. This isn't the kind of fragrance that quietly introduces itself. It walks into the room like it already owns the place. The scent is deep, smooth, and long lasting, evolving beautifully throughout the day. A couple of sprays are more than enough unless your goal is to have people smell you before you arrive. For the price, the quality is outstanding and smells far more expensive than expected. Five stars. Wear it with confidence because this fragrance has enough personality for both of you.