Desert Oud

Desert Oud by Habibi NY unfolds with a bright, green-tinted opening featuring citrus, clove, and pink pepper, creating a crisp, slightly playful prelude. As it develops, the core blooms with white florals—jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, rose, and tuberose—giving it a soft, velvety heart that subtly sweetens without becoming cloying. The true character of the fragrance emerges in the dry down, where warm earthy and resinous notes take over: oud, benzoin, guaiac wood, and a subtle, incense-like amber, merging into a rich, musky, smoky base that feels both masculine and deeply aromatic. The evolution is layered and nuanced—approaching the closing stages with a gentle animalic warmth, like a quiet desert meadow after rain. The fragrance combines cool green and floral facets with deep, spicy-woodsy depth, making it feel balanced rather than one-dimensional. Longevity is outstanding, lasting up to 8 hours, with a moderate to strong sillage, ideal for evening wear during colder seasons. It's less overtly oud-heavy than expected, offering a refined, almost elegant iteration of the Middle Eastern style.