Wearing This Fragrance Always Makes Me Feel Rich—30 Perfumes I Recommend

Key notes: Passion fruit accord, vanilla, saffron and oud

The juicy top note of passionfruit takes centre stage in this perfume, balanced by an oud base note that keeps it the right side of fruity.

Key notes: Papyrus, chamomile, rose and oud

Smooth and radiant, this perfume has a perfect balance of rose and oud.

Key notes: Davana, coffee, tonka beans and sandalwood

Woody and spicy, this fragrance features notes that are just as loud as oud—coffee, sandalwood, and tonka bean, which prevents the oud from overpowering.

Key notes: Wood, vanilla and rose

At first sniff, the rose and oud may seem overwhelming, but this scent quickly settles into a sweeter, creamier texture—thanks to notes of tobacco and vanilla.

Key notes: Leather, oud, amber, resins, tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood

Spicy and aromatic, this iconic perfume is packed with spicy and woody notes like cypress, bergamot, and grapefruit. Oud features, but without being too powerful.

Key notes: White almond, oud, raspberry accord and atlas cedar

A soft, sensual oud which subtly enhances skin's natural scent.

Key notes: Raspberry, bergamot, norlimbanol, oud and musk

A fresh and modern interpretation of oud, with notes of musk, bergamot, and raspberry.

Key notes: Bergamot, cedarwood and oud

This scent really surprises—it's sparkling and woody, perfect if you're after a delicate, feminine interpretation of oud.

Key notes: Davana, geranium and oud

This is a really elegant, sensual scent, with notes of lemon, cardamom, coriander, and geranium. The oud gives it longevity and a richness which makes it ideal for evening wear.

Key notes: Violet, papyrus and leather

A woody, powdery scent with cardamom, papyrus, and violet. The oud is subtle but intensifies a little more as it dries down.

Key notes: Oud, guaïac wood, copahu wood, praline and rose

A fun interpretation of oud which pairs the note with the floral sweetness of praline and rose.

Key notes: Cherry, rose and oud

Those who like sweet and fruity fragrances will love this cherry-based take on oud.

Key notes: Ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla and oud

Warm, spicy, and a little sweet, this is another pleasantly surprising oud-based perfume which totally reinterprets the note.

Key notes: Black cherry accord, Madagascan peppercorn, cardamom, oud, labdanum resin, musk, vetiver and cedar atlas oil

Oud isnt typically associated with gourmand perfumes, but this new launch from Edeniste is mouthwateringly decadent—a celebration of sweet, glossy black cherries with toasted spices and a hint of musk.

Key notes: Pepper, pear, red roses, saffron, amber woods, patchouli musk

Don't be fooled by the affordable price tag—this homage to oud smells incredibly expensive thanks to its complex cocktail of notes. It's fruity, floral and deeply woody, but delivers that rich depth of fragrance that we all expect from an oud perfume.

Key notes: Oud wood, Damascus rose

This is an undeniably sexy date night perfume that perfectly couples that woody opulence of oud with a more sensual rose bouquet.

Key notes: Pear, praline, saffron, Bulgarian rose, cashmere wood, vanilla sugar, white musk, oakmoss, oud

Vanilla perfumes have a reputation as being overly sweet, but this is a warm and spicy take on the gourmand note that dries down into a rich, musky, cologne-like fragrance.

Key notes: Oud wood, incense, benzoin tears, raspberry

A homage to the desert, this is an enchanting blend of smoky incense and sharp raspberry which mingle to create a lively and intoxicating oud scent.

Key notes: Bergamot, cinnamon leaf, oudh, resin, elemi, black tea

Brimming with honeyed resin, deep woody oudh and a sparkling citrus splash of bergamot, this beautiful perfume is like taking a stroll through a mystical forest.

Key notes: Pear, raspberry, saffron, Bulgarian rose, orange flower, patchouli

This homage to oud is a a sophisticated woody scent with a cocktail of fruit, florals and spicy. Plus, it lasts for hours and hours.

Key notes: Rare oud wood, sandalwood and Chinese pepper

This rather exotic and spicy fragrance reminds me of exploring the souks of Marrakech where cardamom and amber fill the air—a peppery, smoky, woody delight.

Key notes: Bergamot, orange, Haitian amyris oil, Russian coriander, agarwood oil (oud), cedarwood, leather accord, patchouli oil, sandalwood and musk

Despite its intensity, this oud perfume never verges into headache-inducing territory thanks to its combination of bright citrus notes and herby undertones. Utterly captivating.

Key notes: Cypress, saffron, cardamom, geranium, oud, ylang-ylang, cedarwood, guaiac wood, vetiver, patchouli

If you're looking for a confidence-boosting perfume then this elegant offering from 27 87 is perfect. It has natural Thai oud at its heart, but there's soft leather and powdery patchouli which create a sophisticated and wearable blend.

Key notes: Pink pepper, oud, Bulgarian rose

This smells so luxurious you'd expect it to be four times the price. In essence, it captures the vibrancy of the Middle East in one golden bottle—there's spiciness, sweet rose and pink pepper for a spirited and lively oud scent.

Key notes: Lavender, saffron, nutmeg, natural oud wood, agarwood oil, patchouli muscs

A bold and striking oud scent, this is a real power perfume from the bottle to the juice inside. However, the unexpected addition of lavender and nutmeg adds a fresh spiciness that prevents it from feeling too heavy.

Key notes: Oud, rose hydrolat, rose oxide

Fans of rose perfumes will adore this scent which contrasts two fragrant rose blooms with an intoxicating oud for a mysterious floral.

Key notes: Saffron, raspberry, geranium rose, oud, birch, olibanum

I adore this sweet and sultry interpretation of an oud perfume which combines tangy raspberry and powdery rose with the more earth and resinous notes of oud, birch and saffron.

Key notes: Oud, coriander, saffron, nutmeg, vanilla, sandalwood, musk

This is like an oud version of a skin scent thanks to the soft musk and sweet vanilla paired with the more woody hints of sandalwood and warming nutmeg. It's comforting yet luxurious.

Key notes: Bulgarian rose, cumin, saffron, agaroud

Bottling the spirit of an evening spent dancing in a smoky London nightclub, this unassuming bottle is musky, spicy and mysterious.

Key notes: Agarwood, marigold, cashmere wood, amber, fir balsam, nutmeg, moss, musk, leather and sugar

This perfume is so enchanting that it feels like a festive fragrance to me. There's breathtaking fir basalm, white woods and musk, and a sprinkling of spice from nutmeg and amber. It's crisp, warming and utterly delightful.