NOOUD

NOOUD is a woody scent built entirely around the idea of agarwood, released by the Dutch house Baruti in 2016 and composed by Spyros Drosopoulos. It is worn by anyone.

The composition is deliberately pared back: woody notes and agarwood are the whole story, so what you get is an interpretation of oud rather than a layered pyramid. It smells dry, resinous and slightly smoky, with the sweet, almost leathery depth associated with oud but without the heavy animalic or medicinal side that puts some people off. The woods keep it structured and clean, so the effect is more polished than raw.

This is a scent for people who want oud as a texture rather than a statement, and it suits cooler weather and evening wear. If you have found traditional ouds too much, NOOUD offers a smoother, more wearable version of the same idea.

NOOUD — unisex fragrance by Baruti (released 2016). Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes. — Parfica open fragrance database