Category: Attar
I både namn och sammansättning hyllar Warda Al Oud excellensen och traditionerna inom mellanösterns parfymeri.
Dess namn är arabiska för ros-oud, med hänvisning till dess två huvudingredienser, historiskt föredragna som en kombination för rikedomen, djupet och de mjuka blomtonerna som framhäver det bästa hos varandra.
The rose and oud are perfectly balanced here—neither one overpowers the other, which is rare in attars. I dabbed a drop on my wrist this morning and its softness carried me through the whole day without turning sharp. Exactly the kind of traditional layering I was hoping for.
The rose comes through soft and true upfront, but it’s that deep, smoky oud underneath that keeps pulling me back. A few drops last most of the day on my skin without turning harsh, which is exactly what I look for in an attar.
I’ve worn a lot of attars over the years, but this one hits that perfect balance between the two namesakes—the rose is lush, not screechy, and the oud stays warm and smoky underneath for hours. The oil itself feels rich and a little goes a long way on the skin. It’s quickly become my go-to for eveni
