DESERT OUD

Desert Oud is an eau de parfum by Habibi New York, the American house founded by Shakir Ahmed and Tabassum Khan, whose name means “my beloved” in Arabic. Signed by Dominique Bouley, it is a warm, powerful spicy amber oud with a heart of white flowers: one of the house's best-loved creations, leaning masculine but suitable for everyone.

The Fragrance

Desert Oud is a tribute to the magnetic beauty of the desert and its most fascinating contrast: the heat of the sand meeting sudden rain, the scent of wet earth rising into the air. It is a fragrance that combines mystery and renewal, the smoky strength of oud and the softness of flowers, in a timeless elegance. Handcrafted in small batches with a 25% concentration.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is fruity and spicy: peach meets clove and pink pepper, with a green touch of green leaves and the freshness of citrus. The heart opens onto a bouquet of rose, jasmine, tuberose and lily of the valley, which softens the fragrance's character. In the base, oud dominates with amber, benzoin and labdanum, supported by guaiac wood, musk and patchouli, in a warm, resinous, deep trail.

Who We Recommend Desert Oud To

We recommend Desert Oud to those who love warm, ambery oud made more approachable by a fruity, floral note, and to anyone looking for a perfume with great presence for the evening. It is perfect in autumn and winter, for important occasions and elegant evenings. It leans masculine, but suits everyone.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Desert Oud is a perfume that gets noticed and remembered: powerful but never rude, with a balance of oud, amber and flowers that makes it incredibly pleasant. One of those fragrances that, once tried, becomes a signature.

Similar Fragrances

• Sun-Gria by Lorenzo Pazzaglia shares peach, clove, pink pepper, green notes, rose, amber, benzoin, musk and patchouli, in a fruitier, winey version with red grapes and red wine.
• Cherry Ink by Lorenzo Pazzaglia shares rose, jasmine, lily of the valley, oud, amber, benzoin, musk and patchouli, in a more gourmand, darker key with cherry, rum and ink.
• Sawlaj by Kajal shares jasmine, rose, labdanum, benzoin and patchouli, in a more citrusy, leathery interpretation with Amalfi lemon, leather and vetiver.

FAQ

What inspired Desert Oud?
The scent of rain on the warm sand of the desert: a contrast between heat and freshness that translates into smoky oud, amber and spices wrapped in white flowers.

Who created Desert Oud?
It is signed by perfumer Dominique Bouley for Habibi New York, and it is one of the house's most appreciated fragrances.

Is Desert Oud suitable for a woman too?
Yes: it leans masculine, but the heart of rose, jasmine and tuberose makes it elegant and sensual on female skin too, especially for oud lovers.

How long does Desert Oud last?
It has excellent longevity: thanks to its 25% concentration, oud and amber stay on the skin for many hours, with a clearly noticeable trail.

Product Information

Brand

Habibi New York

Name

Desert Oud

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

75 ml

Olfactory family

Amber Woody

Launch year

Not disclosed

Made in

United States