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Oil-based perfume
Black Oud Midnight Oud
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Black Oud Midnight Oud — an oriental composition with character
Black Oud Midnight Oud is a unisex perfume oil created for those who love expressive oriental fragrances with a noticeable presence.
The composition combines amber warmth, citrus freshness and soft gourmand depth, creating a fragrance that is bright, comfortable and multifaceted at the same time.
The fragrance is presented by Black Oud, a British brand that draws on the traditions of oriental perfumery and reinterprets them in a modern way.
The brand is known for its interest in rich, distinctive compositions, and Midnight Oud reflects this aesthetic through a blend of amber, aromatic, citrus and oriental nuances.
Notes and overall impression
The listed notes of Black Oud Midnight Oud include amber, bergamot, lemon, orange, vanilla, wild herbs and musk.
Citrus accents add a sparkling opening, while amber and vanilla soften the fragrance, and musk gives it density and lasting power on the skin.
One of the fragrance’s distinctive features is the combination of juicy citrus notes with green and musky nuances.
As a result, its sweet amber profile does not feel flat: it features a fresh contrast, a subtle spicy-herbal intrigue and a warm trail.
The exact top, middle and base notes are not separated in the database, so it is more accurate to describe the composition as a single accord.
Character, sillage and wearability
Midnight Oud is described as having very strong sillage, making it noticeable in the surrounding space and especially suitable for those who are not afraid of an intense fragrance.
Its oil concentration also calls for careful application: when trying the perfume, it is best to start with a small amount and see how it develops on your skin.
Its unisex character makes the fragrance versatile, while its dense amber base feels particularly at home in cool weather, in the evening and whenever a distinctive fragrance signature is appropriate.
The original data does not specify separate application guidance for skin and clothing, so the general recommendation is to apply it gradually without overwhelming the composition.
Impression and similar fragrances
Black Oud Midnight Oud will appeal to fans of oriental compositions in which the freshness of citrus notes meets vanilla softness, amber and musk.
It is an option for those looking not for a neutral everyday fragrance, but for a noticeable perfume accent with character.
To explore a similar direction further, consider Memo Winter Palace, as well as Stephanie de Bruijn - Parfum Sur Mesure Le Pret-a-Parfumer Couture Yang: Woodsy and Citrus and Art Parfum Barocco Green Leaf.
Information about the release year, perfumer, collection and other concentrations of Midnight Oud is not available.
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