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Al Haramain Black Oud
Al Haramain

Black Oud

Floral
Rose
Aromatic
Woody
Vetiver
Oud
Earthy
EDP · mens

Al Haramain is a Saudi Arabian fragrance house known for crafting bold, traditional oud compositions that cater to Middle Eastern and international audiences seeking authentic interpretations of classic Arabian scent profiles.

Black Oud opens with black pepper, cardamom, cloves, and thyme, establishing a distinctly spiced and herbal character. The heart settles into a woody-oud core, with cedar and rose providing structure and floral softness around the dominant oud accord. The base amplifies the fragrance's sweetness and sensuality through amber, musk, sandalwood, and tonka bean, creating a warm, creamy finish. Overall, this is a traditionally oriented oriental with genuine oud presence balanced by spice and vanilla-tonka sweetness, positioning it as a straightforward interpretation of the classic Arabian oud fragrance rather than a modern or niche take.

Black Oud suits those seeking a conventional, wearable oud without excessive animalic or smoky characteristics. It works well for cooler months and evening wear, though its moderate projection makes it suitable for daily use. If you appreciate classic Arabian fragrances or are exploring the oud category, compare it against The Mystic, The Reverie, and The Seducer to find similar profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Floral
21%
Rose
60%
Aromatic
47%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
21%
Oud
100%
Earthy
21%
Musky
24%
Amber
70%
Warm Spicy
90%
Spicy
38%
Vanilla
24%
Sweet
24%
Gourmand
24%
Smoky
50%
Creamy
24%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Sharp, dry, and immediately present, black pepper in perfumery is spice without sweetness, heat without heaviness. It adds edge to citrus openings and warmth to woody bases, creating contrast that keeps a fragrance interesting. One of the most versatile spice notes, comfortable in everything from fresh colognes to deep orientals.
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Cloves
Cloves
Thyme
Thyme
Herbal, slightly medicinal, and earthy with a warm, honey-like underpinning that sets it apart from greener herbs like basil. Thyme adds a French countryside quality, rugged but refined. It's used to add character and specificity to herbal-woody compositions that might otherwise feel generic.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cedar
Cedar
Oud
Oud
The most prized and expensive raw material in perfumery, a resinous wood produced by agarwood trees infected with a specific mold. Real oud is animalic, smoky, leathery, and sometimes medicinal, with enormous lasting power. It anchors the great Middle Eastern fragrances and has become the defining luxury note of contemporary perfumery.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The MysticBest match88% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Reverie85% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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The Seducer82% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.

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Scent Profile
Floral21%Rose60%Aromatic47%Woody100%Vetiver21%
Fragrance Family
Oriental
EDP

Al Haramain Black Oud— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Al Haramain fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Al Haramain Black Oud? +
$40.99 at Jomashop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Al Haramain Black Oud smell like? +
Al Haramain is a Saudi Arabian fragrance house known for crafting bold, traditional oud compositions that cater to Middle Eastern and international audiences seeking authentic interpretations of classic Arabian scent profiles. Black Oud opens with black pepper, cardamom, cloves, and thyme, establishing a distinctly spiced and herbal character. The heart settles into a woody-oud core, with cedar and rose providing structure and floral softness around the dominant oud accord. The base amplifies the fragrance's sweetness and sensuality through amber, musk, sandalwood, and tonka bean, creating a warm, creamy finish. Overall, this is a traditionally oriented oriental with genuine oud presence balanced by spice and vanilla-tonka sweetness, positioning it as a straightforward interpretation of the classic Arabian oud fragrance rather than a modern or niche take. Black Oud suits those seeking a conventional, wearable oud without excessive animalic or smoky characteristics. It works well for cooler months and evening wear, though its moderate projection makes it suitable for daily use. If you appreciate classic Arabian fragrances or are exploring the oud category, compare it against The Mystic, The Reverie, and The Seducer to find similar profiles.
What are the notes in Al Haramain Black Oud? +
Top: Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cloves, Thyme. Heart: Cedar, Oud, Rose, Vetiver. Base: Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Black Oud? +
Al Haramain Black Oud belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Al Haramain Black Oud? +
Based on shared notes, Bujairami Caffe OUD inspired by The Bewitching Yasmine Penhaligons (Amber, Musk, Oud, Rose), Rasasi Daarej (Amber, Musk, Rose, Cardamom), Bujairami Leader Inspired by Oud for Greatness Initio Parfums Prives (Amber, Musk, Oud, Rose), Bujairami Mood Drift Inspired by Oud Cadenza Maison Crivelli (Amber, Musk, Oud, Rose), histoires de parfums Ambre 114 (Amber, Musk, Cedar, Rose) may smell similar to Black Oud.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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