Oud Mood by Ard Al Zaafaran 50ml Eau De Parfum

Description

Oud Mood by Ard Al Zaafaran is a spicy oriental oud in a 50ml bottle, and it occupies an unusual position: it is better known for what it is compared to than for what the brand says about it.

An honest note on the notes

We are not going to print a note pyramid for this one, and here is why.

Ard Al Zaafaran does not publish a note list for Oud Mood on its own storefront, and the fragrance appears to have been discontinued at the brand level. The independent fragrance databases carry the fragrance but list no notes for it either. The note lists that do circulate on retail sites contradict each other, and at least one major European retailer has published Lattafa’s product copy against the Ard Al Zaafaran bottle, which is how much of the confusion started.

Rather than pick one of those lists and present it as fact, we would rather tell you it is unverified. What can be said reliably is the character: this is a spicy oriental built around oud, warm and resinous rather than fresh, in the traditional Gulf style.

If you want a fragrance we can describe note by note from the brand’s own published pyramid, Thara Al Oud and Dirham Oud are the house’s documented oud compositions.

The comparison everyone makes

Oud Mood is widely regarded by the fragrance community as the Ard Al Zaafaran counterpart to Lattafa Oud Mood, which shares the name outright. Reviewers who have worn both routinely describe them as sitting in the same saffron, oud and amber territory, and that shared name is the main reason this bottle gets attention at all.

Some wearers trace the lineage further back to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood, the fragrance the style descends from, though that is a looser comparison.

These are community observations about how the fragrances smell rather than claims made by any of the brands involved, and this is an interpretation rather than a copy. Perfumeo is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Lattafa or Maison Francis Kurkdjian, and all brand names remain the property of their respective owners. More in this vein sits in our inspired fragrances collection.

When to wear it

Autumn and winter, and evenings in particular, as with most oud compositions in this style. Warm resinous fragrances want cool air around them and can feel dense in real heat. It suits dinners, occasions and cold nights rather than a warm office.

Who it is for

Unisex, as oud fragrances traditionally are in Gulf perfumery. It suits anyone who wants a warm spicy oud and is happy to buy on character rather than on a published note list, and the 50ml bottle makes that a smaller commitment than most.

It suits you less if you want a fully documented fragrance, in which case the two alternatives above are the better choice, and less again if fresh or sweet is what you are after.

Why buy at Perfumeo

• 100% authentic, sealed stock sourced from authorised distributors
• Free UK tracked delivery on every order
• Carefully packed to protect your bottle in transit
• Fast dispatch from our UK warehouse

About Ard Al Zaafaran

Founded in Dubai, Ard Al Zaafaran is one of the most recognised names in accessible Middle Eastern perfumery, with a catalogue spanning traditional oud through to modern gourmands. Its best known families are Dirham, Mousuf and Shams Al Emarat. Browse the full Ard Al Zaafaran collection.

Find your next favourite

Our oud and woody collection is the natural place to look next, with the warmer resinous end of the catalogue in amber and oriental and the spicier side in warm and spicy. Smaller bottles across the site are gathered in travel size perfumes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the notes in Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Mood?

The brand does not publish them, and the lists circulating on third party sites disagree with each other. We would rather say that plainly than print an unverified pyramid. In character it is a warm spicy oriental oud.

Is it the same as Lattafa Oud Mood?

They are different products from different houses that share a name. The fragrance community widely treats this as the Ard Al Zaafaran counterpart to the Lattafa release, and wearers describe them as close, but they are not the same fragrance and we make no claim that they are.

Why is there so much confusion about this fragrance?

Because the two houses use the same name, and because at least one large retailer has published Lattafa’s description against the Ard Al Zaafaran bottle. If you have read conflicting things about it, that is the reason.

How long does it last?

Oud and amber bases of this type typically give a full evening and more. We have not conducted our own wear testing on this bottle, so we would rather not give you a figure we cannot stand behind.

Is this bottle genuine?

Yes. Every bottle at Perfumeo is 100% authentic, factory sealed and sourced through authorised distributors.