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Monreale Zeus Oud
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Monreale Zeus Oud — the character and story of the fragrance
Monreale Zeus Oud is a niche unisex fragrance in an extrait de parfum concentration, released in 2025.
The composition is part of the Oud Assafi Limited Edition collection, combining fougère and woody accords with amber, leather, spicy and musky nuances.
The fragrance was created by Monreale, a British niche brand founded in 2021.
Young but ambitious, the perfume house focuses on sensual elixirs, and Zeus Oud perfectly supports this aesthetic: it smells rich, seductive and distinctly oriental.
The development and mood of the composition
The fragrance opens with expressive black pepper — dry, sparkling and slightly hot.
Geranium, rose and lily of the valley then join in, adding a floral facet, while cade juniper brings a resinous, woody nuance.
As it develops, Zeus Oud becomes darker and deeper.
Oud, leather, guaiac wood and smoky woods create a dense, enveloping heart and base, while amber, benzoin, vanilla and sandalwood soften the power of the woody accord.
Palo santo lends the fragrance a dry, mystical warmth, while musk and civet make the trail more sensual and expressive.
Sillage and wearability
According to its stated characteristics, Monreale Zeus Oud has very powerful sillage.
It is a fragrance with a strong presence, particularly suited to cool weather, evening outings, formal occasions and situations when you want to emphasize your individuality.
Despite its unisex positioning, the composition may develop differently on different skin: dry woody and leathery notes may stand out more on some, while amber, vanilla and floral softness may be more prominent on others.
Exact dosage recommendations for skin and clothing are not provided, so it is best to apply the fragrance cautiously at first and observe its development over several hours.
Concentration and similar fragrances
The extrait de parfum format suggests a rich scent and prolonged development, although separate information about other Zeus Oud concentrations is not available in the database.
If you enjoy luxurious oriental compositions with oud, leather, amber and a dense woody base, take a look at The Spirit of Dubai Majalis; The Spirit of Dubai Turath and The Spirit of Dubai Abraj are also worth exploring as your next steps.
Monreale Zeus Oud is for those who prefer expressive, characterful perfume elixirs over transparent and airy fragrances.
Its multilayered base, powerful sillage and combination of oud and spices make it a notable member of the Oud Assafi Limited Edition collection.
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