16 Best Oud Fragrances for Men 2025

</p><p>The oud fragrances we’ve compiled below all bring that signature <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/style/grooming/g64310442/best-woody-cologne-for-men/” target=”_blank”>warm, woody richness</a>, whether you’re after a <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/style/grooming/g64432465/floral-colognes-for-men/” target=”_blank”>deep floral blend</a> or something lighter and <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/style/grooming/g64289398/best-citrus-colognes-for-men/” target=”_blank”>citrus-infused</a>. Looking for a standout <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/style/grooming/g64367453/best-summer-colognes-for-men/” target=”_blank”>summer scent</a>? Try <a href=”https://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/p/maison-crivelli-oud-maracuja-extrait-1-7-oz-prod192590247″ target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>Maison Crivelli’s Oud Maracuja</a>, an unexpected burst of oud and juicy passionfruit that’s become a cult favorite. Or prefer something more traditional? <a href=”https://www.sephora.com/product/oud-wood-P393167″ target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>Tom Ford’s tantalizing spicy Oud Wood</a> is a true classic, in our opinion. Ahead, the 16 best oud fragrances that will leave a lasting impression. <br></p>” data-next-head/>

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A Real Fragrance Freak’s Oud

Orto Parisi Stercus Eau de Parfum

Stercus Eau de Parfum

How about we start you with the weirdest option? Orto Parisi is Alessandro Gualtieri’s project that’s obsessed with earthy and animalic smells, where Gualtieri, a genius nose, says “[The smells] have become unpleasant to us, because the excess of soul is intolerable to the extent that our innate animalism is repressed and breaking from civilization.” We love this esoteric freak…

The marketing around Stercus tells you it’s meant to smell like shit, literal shit. It doesn’t, don’t worry. It does, however, lean into what oud really is, a fungus off a tree that’s trying to not be eaten alive. Animalic leather, florals, and aldehydes give Stercus a wet forest-y tinge that gets the point across. That said, oud and a general woodiness anchor the whole thing. Maybe don’t wear it to meet their parents, but it’s a perfectly acceptable winter-time dinner party scent.

Fragrance Family Woody
Notes Oud, animalic leather, musk, and florals

best overall oud fragrance

Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade Eau de Parfum

Ombre Nomade Eau de Parfum

Inspired by exotic desert journeys, Louis Vuitton’s Ombre Nomade combines notes of rich oud, rose, and saffron with delicate wisps of bright raspberry and incense. It’s a complex aroma that’s totally signature scent-worthy.

Fragrance family Woody, spicy
Notes Oud, rose, saffron, incense, raspberry, benzoin

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A Strong, Long Lasting Oud

Frédéric Malle The Moon

The Moon

The Moon from Julien Rasquinet for Frédéric Malle is known as a very, very long lasting and large sillage fragrance. If you want to be associated with a scent, this’ll do that.

It helps that it’s a wonderful oud, if a bit divisive. There’s a touch of rose. And it’s listed as having a fruity accord running through it, but depending on your body, you might just get straight oud and leather. If you can find the fruit in it, it’s really lovely.

Fragrance Family Spicy, Amber
Notes Oud, leather, rose, fruit

A Lot of Wood, Hint of Oud

Comme des Garçons Parfums Wonderoud Eau de Parfum

Wonderoud Eau de Parfum

Wonderwood is a CDG classic, and this interpretation leans slightly into the smokier, more funky world of oud. But it doesn’t lean very far. If you want pure oud, look elsewhere. If you want compliments and an agreeable woody scent, this is you’re pick.

Fragrance Family Woody
Notes Cedar, oud

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best oud fragrance for date night

Gucci Intense Oud Eau de Parfum

Intense Oud Eau de Parfum

Heady oud is at the heart of this aptly named Gucci scent, expertly balanced by floral notes of Bulgarian rose and orange blossom. Mysterious and seductive, it’s perfect for date night and leaves behind an intoxicating trail.

Fragrance family Woody, floral
Notes Raspberry, saffron, Bulgarian rose, orange flower, oud, cedar, patchouli

best spicy oud fragrance

Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau de Parfum

Oud Wood Eau de Parfum

One of our all-time favorite colognes, this Tom Ford scent is a warm, spicy mélange of oud, Szechuan pepper, cardamom, and sandalwood. A bestseller from the brand’s original line, it continues to be a crowd favorite because it smells incredible on literally every man.

Fragrance family Woody, spicy
Notes Cardamom, sandalwood, Szechuan pepper, oud, vanilla, vetiver, tonka bean, amber

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An American Take on Oud

Ranger Station Oud Ranch

Oud Ranch

Ranger Station is a Nashville-based perfumer that makes all its scents there. The vibe, as such, is very country music. That’s not what you’d normally associate with Oud, but it really, really works.

Here, Oud plays rhythm to Palo Santo’s lead. Palo Santo makes it western and gives it that dude ranch name, but Oud—along with that spicy pepper running through it—keeps it interesting. It’s dry, yes, but that makes it pretty versatile and layer-able.

Fragrance Family Spicy
Notes Palo Santo, Oud, Pepper

best everyday oud fragrance

Initio Oud For Greatness Neo Eau de Parfum

Oud For Greatness Neo Eau de Parfum

While Initio’s original Oud for Greatness might get all the attention, don’t sleep on its newer Neo iteration. Aromatic notes of lavender, bergamot, and fir balsam smooth out oud’s intensity, making this a surprisingly versatile, laidback scent for any season or occasion.

Fragrance family Woody, fresh
Notes Bergamot, lavender, saffron, fir balsam, oud, musk

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best rose oud fragrance

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum

Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum

If I could bottle the feeling of lounging in silk sheets in a penthouse suite, this would be it. An elegant blend of oud, rose, violet and vanilla amber, it’s best worn with a heavy dose of confidence—and don’t be surprised if your girlfriend tries to steal a spritz.

Fragrance family Woody, floral
Notes Violet, Damascena rose, oud, vanilla amber accord, benzoin

best oud fragrance for summer

Maison Crivelli Oud Maracuja Extrait de Parfum

Oud Maracuja Extrait de Parfum

Not all oud fragrances lean dark and wintery—this Maison Crivelli pick is ideal for warm weather, thanks to its juicy passionfruit note. It also boasts a higher concentration of fragrance oils, so it lingers on the skin all day.

Fragrance family Woody, fruity
Notes Passionfruit, saffron, rose, oud, benzoin, leather, patchouli, vanilla

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best bold oud fragrance

Montale Arabians Tonka Eau de Parfum

Arabians Tonka Eau de Parfum

Arabians Tonka is the kind of head-turning scent that earns compliments the moment you enter a room. Inspired by the fiery spirit of Arabian horses, it features notes of oud, saffron, tonka bean, and amber and is exceptionally long-lasting.

Fragrance family Woody, spicy
Notes Saffron, bergamot, Bulgarian rose, oud, amber, oakmoss, tonka bean, sugarcane

best subtle oud fragrance

Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir Eau de Parfum

Pour Homme Oud Noir Eau de Parfum

Prefer a scent that whispers rather than shouts oud? This Versace pick is decidedly more subdued, with supporting aromas of neroli, black pepper, and cardamom. While it’s not the most intense or longest-lasting scent on this list, its subtle composition means you can wear it to the office without offending your coworkers.

Fragrance family Woody, amber
Notes Oud, bitter orange, neroli, cardamom, black pepper, leatherwood

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best gourmand oud fragrance

Chris Collins Lust Oud Delice Parfum

Lust Oud Delice Parfum

Chris Collins’ indulgent pairing of dark chocolate, hazelnut, oud, and resinous wood oozes sex appeal. But don’t worry, you won’t smell like straight-up dessert—grounding notes of sandalwood and benzoin resin keep the scent feeling sophisticated.

Fragrance family Woody, gourmand
Notes Dark chocolate, hazelnut, walnut, oud, benzoin resin, sandalwood

best oud fragrance for winter

Parfums de Marly Haltane Eau de Parfum

Haltane Eau de Parfum

A nod to 18th-century French haute parfumerie, Parfums de Marly’s Haltane is the perfect balance of rich and refreshing. Blending silky oud with bergamot, clary sage, cedar, and praline, it’s a mature scent that’s best paired with knitwear on crisp winter days.

Fragrance family Woody, aromatic
Notes Bergamot, lavender, clary sage, saffron, oud, cedar, praline, vetiver, patchouli

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best musky oud fragrance

DS & Durga Notorious Oud Eau de Parfum

Notorious Oud Eau de Parfum

Brooklyn-based fragrance brand DS & Durga is known for its unique, eclectic scents, and Notorious Oud is no exception. It opens with cooling camphor and earthy saffron, then settles into a warm, smoky base. Synthetic animal musks like civet and cetalox enhance oud’s sultry, skin-like qualities, so don’t be surprised if people around you lean in for another whiff.

Fragrance family Woody, musky
Notes Saffron, camphor, oud, Bulgar rose, lavender, civet, cetalox, papyrus

best citrus oud fragrance

Jo Malone London Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense

Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense

If you find most oud fragrances to be too smoky, Jo Malone’s Oud & Bergamot cologne will make you a convert. This zesty cologne opens with a burst of bergamot and orange, before drying down into a soothing oud and cedar skin scent. It’s on the lighter side, so it’s great for oud virgins.

Fragrance family Woody, citrus
Notes Bergamot, orange, oud, cedar, black musk

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