Benjamin Barber OUD

Benjamin Barber OUD points to a fragrance with oud at its centre, the kind people reach for when they want a woody, resinous, often smoky profile instead of a clean fresh scent. By our assessment, the good part is obvious: oud gives a perfume weight and character fast, and that can be compelling in cold weather or evening wear. The drawback is equally plain, because oud can go thick, dark, and a bit demanding if the blend is not balanced well. In practice this sort of fragrance sits on the stronger, more polarising side of the shelf, nearer to statement scents than easy office sprayers. Benjamin Barber OUD is for someone who wants the oud note to be present and noticeable, not tucked away in the background, and the blend has to keep that note from turning harsh.