Cigar Black Oud

Cigar Black Oud by Remy Latour is a bold, layered fragrance with a strong opening that begins with sharp, smoky notes reminiscent of burnt amber, resin, and a distinct animalic civet or 'cat pee' tone, which some describe as harsh but others find compelling and theatrical. Over time, it evolves into a rich, honeyed vanilla musk with warming cinnamon and tonka notes, creating an enveloping, almost candy-like warmth that’s both comforting and intense. The scent develops slowly yet remains consistent, with few shifts in its character—making it linear but deeply atmospheric. It performs exceptionally well in cooler weather, especially night wear and winter months, displaying long-lasting projection and depth that persists for hours on skin and clothing. While marketed as an oud fragrance, it bears little resemblance to traditional oud scents and instead functions as a high-impact, gourmand-inspired chypre with significant ties to Massé Rouge’s Musc Ravageur and A*Men by Mugler in its intensity and structure. Despite a few disapproving comments about the synthetic, plastic-like vanilla or toy-like character in its drydown, most users agree it delivers an impressive scent experience at a remarkably low price point and stands out as a wearable, authentic dark vanilla blend rather than a mere clone.