A Special Oud by Al Wataniah fragrance sample gets you close to Soleil de Jeddah for a fraction of the price.

An inspired fragrance

People who own Soleil de Jeddah by Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 keep landing on Special Oud as the wallet-friendly stand-in. The resemblance is real.

This fragrance is the opulent, quiet opening of a desert caravan, a decadently bright shimmer of saffron-dusted peaches and melted caramel that rests atop a supple leather. It quickly descends into the rich, warm interior of a velvet-lined tent, where the deep, smoky whisper of agarwood and balsamic vanilla settles onto your skin, leaving a distinguished and unforgettable trail. A vibrant, almost edible opening of realistic peach and caramelized saffron spice. A luxurious, complex heart of deep agarwood and sensual leather. Reach for it in fall and winter.

Notes

Top: Leather, Peach, Saffron, Caramel, Red berries
Heart: Woody notes, Pink pepper, Cypriol oil, Labdanum, Ginger
Base: Agarwood, Vanilla, Patchouli, Benzoin, Musk, Peru balsam

Projection

Projection runs about 5 feet. 3-foot bubble once it settles on skin.

Longevity

8 hours.

Sample it first. Bottles are a bigger bet.