Harrods Aoud suprised me. It doesn’t smell as I expected it to if I’m being completely honest. It opens with this green, airy and almost soapy trio of citrus, aldehydes and artemisia before developing an iconic Mai Rose at the heart. Not long after, you’re greeted by a very smooth and spicy cinnamon alongside a thick and resinous dose of frankincense. As the scent begins to settle, that’s when you start to notice the oud. This scent doesn’t come across as thick or oily as the other Aouds, and considering the note breakdown also lists cypriol, patchouli and guaiac wood (materials all used to make an oud accord) im wondering how much oud has actually been used here, if any. Overall you’re left with a very masculine and aromatic scent profile with deep, earthy woods and soapy florals to contrast. The quality here is obviously fantastic, but all in all the actual scent profile isn’t my favourite. If I found a bottle for a good price I’d go for it but this is by far my least favourite from the Aoud line. It’s a lovely woody masculine scent, but it seems to lack Roja’s signature flair.