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Eau de parfum
Deraah Oud Asl Al-Teeb
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
Deraah Oud Asl Al-Teeb Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance in eau de parfum concentration, released in 2013.
The composition belongs to the oriental and woody fragrance families, making depth, warmth and a pronounced trail especially important.
The fragrance was created by Deraah Oud, a Saudi Arabian brand specializing in men's and unisex compositions in eau de parfum and perfume oil concentrations.
Asl Al-Teeb conveys the aesthetic of oriental perfumery particularly well: rich woody nuances meet spices, amber and a soft sweetness.
How It Develops on the Skin
From the first minutes, Deraah Oud Asl Al-Teeb smells distinctive and energetic.
Black pepper adds dry spiciness to the opening, sage brings aromatic freshness, and rose softens the accord with a delicate floral nuance.
As it develops, the composition becomes darker and denser.
Cedar forms a dry woody framework, oud lends characteristic oriental depth, and patchouli adds an earthy, slightly astringent nuance.
Sillage and Wearability
The fragrance is described as having very strong sillage, so Asl Al-Teeb will appeal to those who enjoy noticeable compositions with a confident presence.
This is neither an intimate nor a shy perfume: it is better suited to cool weather, evening outings and occasions where a rich, powerful scent is appropriate.
Its masculine positioning is reinforced by the combination of pepper, cedar, oud and patchouli.
At the same time, rose, vanilla and amber give the composition more volume and softness, so the fragrance is not limited to a strictly woody accord.
Specific recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not available for this release.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small amount and assess how it develops specifically on the skin.
Its Place in the Deraah Oud Collection
Asl Al-Teeb is interesting as an example of an oriental woody fragrance with a rich amber-musk base.
Information about a separate collection, other concentrations or the perfumer is unavailable in the accessible data, so comparing this release with Eau de Toilette or Extrait versions would be inappropriate.
For further exploration, you might consider Tiziana Terenzi Dubhe Assoluto, as well as The Spirit of Dubai Bahar and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad.
These fragrances share an interest in expressive oriental styling, but each interprets woody, amber and spicy nuances in its own way.
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