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Eau de parfum
Ministry of Oud Oud Beyond the Wall
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
About the fragrance
Ministry of Oud Oud Beyond the Wall is a 2025 eau de parfum from the young United Arab Emirates brand Ministry of Oud.
The house was established in Dubai in 2021 and presents a modern take on the Arab perfumery tradition, combining expressive accords with a contemporary aesthetic.
This fragrance was created as a unisex composition, so it blends harmoniously with both women's and men's skin.
Oud Beyond the Wall combines juicy fruitiness, spicy freshness and a soft woody-musky depth.
Formally, the composition belongs to the fruity and spicy families, but its character is noticeably broader: the fragrance gradually moves from a fresh, vivid opening to a creamy, warm and sensual trail.
How it develops on the skin
The top notes open with crisp apple, green fig, cardamom and clary sage.
The fruity accord never feels cloying: apple adds juiciness and a light freshness, fig brings velvety sweetness, while cardamom and clary sage make the opening more textured and spicy-aromatic.
As it develops, the composition becomes calmer and more refined. Orris gives the heart a powdery softness and an elegant nuance, while sandalwood creates a smooth woody foundation.
Together, they soften the energetic opening and prepare the transition to the rich base.
The final accord is built around ambergris, tonka bean and musk. It smells warm, full-bodied and long-lasting, leaving behind a noticeable sensual cloud.
Thanks to this combination, Oud Beyond the Wall comes across not as a simple fruity fragrance, but as a multilayered perfume with a distinctive character.
Sillage and wearability
According to its positioning, the fragrance has very strong sillage.
Oud Beyond the Wall will therefore appeal to those who enjoy noticeable compositions that do not disappear into the surroundings and can enhance an overall look.
Start with a small number of sprays, especially indoors: the precise dosage for skin and clothing has not been specified for this release.
The fragrance is well suited to cool weather, evenings, meetings or occasions when you want to make an impression.
In the warm season, it is best applied moderately and worn in open spaces so that the fruity-spicy opening and musky-ambery base remain comfortable.
Its unisex character makes it versatile, while the combination of apple, fig and cardamom adds individuality to the overall impression.
Its place in the brand's style
Oud Beyond the Wall demonstrates how Ministry of Oud works with its distinctive oriental richness through a more modern compositional approach.
There is no dry succession of heavy woody nuances here: the fruity opening, powdery orris and creamy sandalwood create a soft contrast with ambergris, tonka and musk.
No information about the perfumer, official website, collection or other concentrations of this fragrance has been provided.
There is also no confirmed information about the release period, so the description records only 2025 as the release year.
Similar fragrances
For further exploration of rich unisex compositions, consider The Spirit of Dubai Turath.
Vince Camuto Virtu and Edgardio Chilini Passion Fruit Sorbet are also suitable alternatives for comparison: they offer different interpretations of fruity expressiveness and contemporary perfumery.
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