Ahmed Al Maghribi Royal Wood Eau de Parfum 100 ml is a unisex woody-spicy fragrance with a distinctly masculine character, built around elegant oud, aromatic cardamom and rich woody notes. The composition feels warm, refined and luxurious without becoming heavy or taking on an animalic oud character.

In the opening, prominent cardamom blends with spicy Sichuan pepper and smooth oud. Cardamom gives the fragrance an aromatic spiciness that is especially noticeable in the first moments, while the pepper adds dry, slightly pungent energy. Oud creates a darker woody foundation that gradually becomes one of the main themes of the entire composition.

The heart develops a rich combination of Brazilian rosewood, creamy sandalwood and earthy vetiver. Rosewood supports the elegant woody character, sandalwood brings smoothness and subtle creaminess, while vetiver balances the composition with a dry, slightly earthy nuance.

In the base, the woody notes are softened by sweeter tonka bean, warm amber resin and smooth vanilla. These ingredients round out the oud and spicy facets of the fragrance, creating a pleasantly warm drydown with gentle sweetness without turning Royal Wood into a distinctly gourmand scent.

With its combination of oud, cardamom, sandalwood, vetiver and tonka bean, Royal Wood strongly recalls Tom Ford Oud Wood. The similarity lies mainly in its elegant, refined interpretation of oud and its dry spicy-woody character. Royal Wood may feel spicier due to its more prominent cardamom and also offers a slightly warmer, subtly sweet base.

Ahmed Al Maghribi Royal Wood Eau de Parfum is an excellent choice for lovers of elegant oud and woody fragrances who prefer a refined and easy-to-wear interpretation of oud over its heavy, smoky or animalic form. It performs best during autumn, winter and cooler days or evenings.

FRAGRANCE NOTES

• Top Notes: Cardamom, Sichuan Pepper, Agarwood (Oud)
• Middle Notes: Brazilian Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver
• Base Notes: Tonka Bean, Amber Resin, Vanilla