Oud For Glory is the original black-and-gold Badee Al Oud fragrance. Saffron, lavender and nutmeg open into oud and patchouli, with musk in the base. Choose it for spiced woods and patchouli; Amethyst is the separate rose-led fragrance in the same family.
What People Say
One buyer loves the rich drydown after an initially unpleasant opening.
Other wearers describe a harsh, synthetic or rubber-like smell, and the opening also bothers the buyer who enjoys the drydown.
Great for
Someone who likes rich, spiced woody scents and is willing to wait through a sharper opening.
Not for
Someone who dislikes harsh or rubber-like woody notes; try a sample before buying a bottle.
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How It Compares
vs. InitioOud for Greatness
Both combine oud, lavender, saffron, nutmeg, patchouli and musk. The choice is between two interpretations of spiced woods, with wearer feedback pointing to the opening and drydown as useful things to compare.
Read the full comparison →vs. Tom FordOud Wood
Oud For Glory, also called Badee Al Oud, pairs saffron, lavender and patchouli with oud. Tom Ford Oud Wood takes a cardamom-and-woods direction, with sandalwood, vetiver, tonka and amber.
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