You will smell it everywhere: the deep, woody scent of Oud.
Famous Brands
- Abdul Samad Al Qurashi (ASQ): The "King of Perfumes".
- Must Buy: "Safari" (Cologne), "Black Musk" (Tahara - thick oil), and "Makkah Blend".
- Offer: They often have "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" or "50% Off" sales. Wait for them.
- Arabian Oud: Another giant. Excellent "Kalemat" perfume (sweet/amber).
- Al Majed Oud: slightly more budget-friendly, great room sprays.
Street Vendors (Attar)
- Tola: Oils are sold by the "Tola" (approx 12ml).
- Cost: You can get a small bottle for 10-20 SAR.
- Quality: Synthetic but smells good. Great for gifting in bulk.
Types of Scents
- Dehn Al Oud: Pure Oud oil. Very strong, animalistic smell. Expensive (hundreds of Riyals for 3ml).
- Musk: Clean, soapy, fresh scent. (White Musk / Musk Tahara).
- Rose (Ward): Taif Rose is famous. Floral and sharp.
