Al Majed Oud
Al Majed for Oud is a towering, historic force in Middle Eastern perfumery. Founded in 1956 by Sheikh Ali bin Othman Al-Majed, the company began its journey as a pioneering wholesale trader of raw agarwood (oud) and premium saffron in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Over the last 70 years, the house has evolved from a family-run heritage operation into a powerhouse publicly traded corporation listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). Today, it commands a massive footprint across the GCC, operating over 350 retail branches. Al Majed for Oud is uniquely celebrated for bridging traditional Arabic perfumery with modern global sensibilities, collaborating with elite international master perfumers like Quentin Bisch and Hamid Merati-Kashani to shape their modern offerings
Core Olfactory Pillars
The house balances a massive catalog divided into distinct collections that cater to both purists of traditional oriental oils and lovers of contemporary, French-style hybrid scents.
The Premium Extrait & Contemporary Lines
These collections are highly sought after across the region for their beast-mode performance, immense projection, and exceptional longevity, packaged in massive 150ml signature bottles.
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Al Majed Oud Noir: An absolute modern icon for the brand. It is a bold, sophisticated leather and woody composition infused with a bright, unexpected pop of juicy top notes that melt down into a deeply rich, smoky, and luxurious amber-leather base.
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Al Majed Oud Boisee: A beautifully structured woody-spicy masterpiece. It opens with a crisp, refreshing splash of citrus before transitioning into a smoky, warm heart of rich spices, settling over an enduring, resinous base of deep premium woods.
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Al Majed Oud Cuir: A masterfully balanced unisex creation that showcases the dual nature of high-end leather. It plays with a striking contrast between initial solar brightness and a dark, deep, mysterious leather accord that commands incredible presence in the room
The Prestige & Classic Lines
For those who prefer smoother, sweeter, or cleaner profiles rather than heavy, pure agarwood smoke, the brand curates highly versatile everyday options:
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Prestige Ruby: One of the most popular crowd-pleasers in their modern lineup. It blends a sophisticated, sensual fruity-floral heart with a smooth, warm base, offering a highly elegant and long-lasting scent trail perfect for both daytime and evening transitions.
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Al Majed Oud Ice: Engineered specifically for the scorching heat of Gulf summers, this is a clean, hyper-refreshing formulation. It leans heavily into cool, crisp, and uplifting accords, providing a sharp burst of long-lasting energy without sacrificing the brand's signature dense base structure.
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Classic Musk Collections (e.g., Candy Musk, Pure Musk): Soft, velvety, and deeply clean. These formulations strip away the heavy smoke of traditional oud, focusing instead on creamy, powdery, and skin-like white musks that are perfect for daily layering or post-shower wear.
Brand Highlights & Presentation
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Sizing Overdose: Uniquely in the fragrance market, many of Al Majed Oud's major releases are distributed in generous 150ml concentrations as standard, offering incredible value given their high oil concentrations.
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The Layering Identity: True to Middle Eastern tradition, their sprays are designed to pair flawlessly with their pure Dehn Al Oud (oud oils), warm incenses (bokhoor), and concentrated mukhallats, allowing wearers to build a completely unique, highly personal fragrance aura.
