Unholy Oud by Born To Stand Out
Brand: Born To Stand Out
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Unholy Oud delivers a lavish, provocative take on oud, balancing its shadowy woodiness with bright fruit, floral richness, and the leathery warmth of amber. It is a bold statement scent best suited to cool evenings and occasions where dramatic presence is welcome.
Is Unholy Oud worth it?
How it smells: Opens with saffron, raspberry and bergamot, rose and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to amber and leather.
Scent Score: 82/100 (Great). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 85, reputation 77, versatility 73, layerability 87 and value 85, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2023 · Unisex
Key accords: Saffron, Raspberry, Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Oud
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Amber
- Leather
- Moss
Occasions: Evening, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Unholy Oud by Born To Stand Out belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A dark, opulent oud wrapped in saffron, tart raspberry, velvety rose, and smoky leather, creating a seductive and unapologetically intense impression. Unholy Oud opens with Saffron, Raspberry, and Bergamot. The heart brings Rose, Jasmine, and Oud. It dries down to Amber, Leather, and Moss.
How to wear Unholy Oud
On skin, Unholy Oud by Born To Stand Out has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 9/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is So New York by Bond No. 9. Apply Unholy Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer So New York on top for floral lift. Start with 1 spray Unholy Oud : 2 sprays So New York and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Unholy Oud opens with Saffron, Raspberry, and Bergamot.
The heart brings Rose, Jasmine, and Oud.
It dries down to Amber, Leather, and Moss.
What to layer with Unholy Oud
So New York by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Unholy Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer So New York on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Unholy Oud : 2 sprays So New York
Oud Maracujá by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share saffron, oud, and amber.
Order: Apply Unholy Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Maracujá on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Unholy Oud : 2 sprays Oud Maracujá
Bois Datchaï by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share saffron, raspberry, and rose.
Order: Apply Unholy Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bois Datchaï on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Unholy Oud : 2 sprays Bois Datchaï
Sex & Cognac by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, jasmine, and amber.
Order: Apply Unholy Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sex & Cognac on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Unholy Oud : 2 sprays Sex & Cognac
Fig Porn by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and amber.
Order: Apply Unholy Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fig Porn on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Unholy Oud : 2 sprays Fig Porn
Pairings to approach with care
Arancia di Capri by Acqua di Parma
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 30/99
Unholy Oud has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Arancia di Capri brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Unholy Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Arancia di Capri on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Unholy Oud : 2 sprays Arancia di Capri
Turquatic by MAC
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 31/99
Unholy Oud has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Turquatic brings a fresh contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Unholy Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Turquatic on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Unholy Oud : 2 sprays Turquatic
Related fragrances and why
- So New York by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
- Oud Maracujá by Maison Crivelli — Both include saffron, oud, and amber.
- Bois Datchaï by Maison Crivelli — Both include saffron, raspberry, and rose.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Unholy Oud?
Unholy Oud opens with Saffron, Raspberry, and Bergamot. The heart brings Rose, Jasmine, and Oud. It dries down to Amber, Leather, and Moss.
How long does Unholy Oud last, and how strong is it?
Unholy Oud by Born To Stand Out has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 9/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Unholy Oud?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Unholy Oud?
So New York by Bond No. 9 is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rose, and jasmine. Apply Unholy Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer So New York on top for floral lift. Start with 1 spray Unholy Oud : 2 sprays So New York.
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