Russian Oud

Russian Oud by Areej Le Dore is a deeply textured, gourmand oriental oud featuring a bold, animalic opening with rich notes of Indian oud, castoreum, and cacao. The scent evolves into a warm, resinous, and bittersweet tapestry of labdanum, myrrh, cedar, and musky amber, creating a layered, meditative drydown that lingers for hours. It balances dark sweetness with a tarry, slightly smoky depth, offering an immersive experience that feels both incense-like and tactile. The scent is heavier and more pronounced than most modern gourmands, with strong projections and substantial longevity, especially worn at night or in colder seasons. It appeals most to fans of authentic ouds and resinous, animalic compositions, delivering a sculpted, high-quality olfactory journey that feels artisanal and rare. While some find it overly sweet or barnyard-like, many describe it as transformative and deeply addictive, with a hauntingly luxurious drydown that wraps like a velvet cloak.