Opus XIII – Silver Oud

Silver Oud by Amouage is a profoundly intense, dark, and challenging masculine fragrance centered around raw oud, with dominant smoky and woody facets. The opening is immediately powerful and animalic, featuring a burnt birch tar and cypriol oil strength that can be overwhelming for first-time wearers, though it mellows significantly after the first hour. The heart reveals a deep, resinous, and slightly sweetened oud base, enriched with vanilla and castoreum, creating a remarkably dense, linear, and long-lasting profile. The scent evolves into a complex, smoky wood and leather dry-down, offering a deeply intoxicating, incense-like richness that feels almost architectural in its intensity. It performs most powerfully during winter and evening wear, with exceptional durability across skin and fabric. Despite its massive sillage and projected presence, the fragrance is not loud in the way of a typical 'presentation oil'—it's more a silent, overpowering presence, like an invisible force of dark wood and smoke. It is an art piece tailored for connoisseurs who appreciate raw, unapologetic oud expressions and are willing to embrace its initial shock to experience its profound depth.