Oud Mood by Lattafa Perfumes

I love it; it smells like mass, like a religious ceremony.

I like it, but only occasionally. It smells very much of leather and oud. I made the mistake of using several similar fragrances in succession and got saturated. Now I’m trying to reconnect with this scent.

I’ve tried Shagaf Oud and Oud Saffron by Orientica; this one follows the same path but has a more synthetic and chaotic opening. However, it develops well and by the end of the day smells more pleasant with that pink-oud accord. It doesn’t reach the quality of Oud Saffron, but for a fraction of the price, it’s an option to consider. 7/10.

I bought it blindly, guided by reviews. Roses and oud dominate with a sweet caramel touch. It’s intense, more masculine, and believe me, knowing its origin makes you feel like an Arab sheikh. It has mystery, but the sweet touch grounds it. For now, it’s one of my favourites from the brand. It shares the DNA of Al Wataniah Rose Mystery Intense, but with a more present oud and a rose that’s more masculine, dark and gothic, with a hint of woody resins. It lasts a long time. Want to stand out? Buy it.

It’s sweet but pleasant, not cloying. Elegant and sophisticated.

Ex-pec-ta-cu-lar. Blind buy and a complete hit. It’s balanced and intense (watch out for fast shooters west of the Guadalquivir), elegant. Its unisex character leans slightly towards women, but that’s secondary; my wife will appreciate it. I foresee days of ‘you or me’ or coffee for everyone and out on the street. By the way, it’s not designed for the summer heat in my part of the country; autumn and especially spring are its battlegrounds. The blend of rose, a ‘mini-oud’, vanilla, little woods, resins and amber makes a sumptuously comfortable gazpacho. A touch sweet, but nothing cloying. Elegant, I repeat. Very good projection, and regarding longevity, let me leave it for later; I couldn’t resist writing this more than two hours after four sprays. The dry-down is superb and for now, that’s the man. On top of that, the price it has…

I bought it blind based on the price, and honestly, it’s delicious. At first, it’s shocking—a sharp hit of smoky saffron with a marked rose—but it improves after a while, smelling clean. The rose is very noticeable; I think it would benefit from a bit less caramel. It projects well and lasts about 6 hours. For my first Lattafa, it’s a 7, and clearly, I’ll be sticking with this brand.

LOOOVE IT; it’s my first Arab perfume bought blind. I’m not an expert, so no technical jargon, just my take: at first, I smell the oud and woody notes; it’s sweet but not cloying. Once dry, it smells of caramel and vanilla, and on my skin, it’s lovely. People have already praised it. At first, I was worried it might be too masculine, but it’s unisex leaning feminine. It lasts a long time; the trail persists. I put it on at 2:00 PM and could still smell it at midnight.

This perfume is a challenge. The notes reach the back of the nose and scratch the throat. Nevertheless, it’s excellent: decisive, implosive, always present. Not suitable for soft or citrusy palates. The trick is to dose it: spray upwards and pass through that arc of fragrance so only the mist settles on you.

I think this is the most reviewed perfume I’ve read about (even after buying it). I’m grateful my nose is suited to this scent; I found it very pleasant, though I understand the rejection from others (they have their reasons). Unfortunately, many don’t have where to test fragrances, so we rely on reviews to buy blind, hoping not to waste money in vain.

Oud Mood is a jewel: expensive, luxurious, and lasts all day. Unisex with woods, resins, amber, caramel, rose, black pepper, saffron, oud, frankincense, and patchouli. Smells strong but rich. The best part? Its ridiculous price! Lasts and projects more than expensive perfumes. The bottle is heavy and elegant with its fabric ribbon, a visual marvel.

What a spectacle Oud Mood is! It gives expensive perfumes a lesson in quality, naturalness, and projection. A fresh, bold rose gives way to a real caramel that blends perfectly. As it dries, vanilla and rose in a beautiful amalgamation. You can feel the oil on the skin, prodigious quality, the best I’ve smelled in a long time. High perfumery at a ridiculous price.

I was swept away by the good reviews and bought blindly without knowing it; it disappointed me immensely. It’s not what was expected, neither sweet nor gourmand. Smells very alcoholic and synthetic, dominated by saffron, woods, and frankincense. Longevity and projection are a bomb, exceeding 24 hours. It’s not a bad perfume and for the price is a good option, but DO NOT buy blindly.

I started in Arabic perfumery with the ‘black beast’ Club de Nuit Intense by Armaf, which gentlemen used but is feminine. I tamed that beast, an elegant rose with oud. So confident, I searched for Oud Mood. They spoke of caramel, rose, and vanilla, I thought: ‘if I tamed the beast, I’ll tame this little caramel’. I put it on Amazon, but yesterday I saw it in-store and the assistant sprayed it on me. I need you to explain where the caramel or vanilla is… the ROSE? This was indeed the black beast. Potent on all fours, comparable to petrol (but doesn’t smell like petrol). What they called ‘smoky’ was a burning sensation in the nasal cavities. It’s the only perfume in my 41 years that has upset my stomach. DO NOT buy without smelling it. I took the beast out of the cart gagged.

With so many good reviews I thought I’d be surprised, and it did, but for the worse. It’s a sweet rose-oud combo like many current ones, but smells like low-quality perfume. The oud is terrible and has upset my stomach. Yes, it has brutal fixation and trail, but I wouldn’t wish to meet someone smelling like this in a closed space.