LANA & HADI PARFUMS
OUD AL SAYF

2025

cumin
pepper
lemongrass
Patchouli

yuzu
saffron
labdanum
Vetiver
cypriol

leather
chinese kinam oud
ruh khus vetiver
castoreum

‘Oud Al Sayf is an exquisite Oud fragrance perfectly suited for warmer climates. It opens with a vibrant burst of refreshing Japanese Yuzu and zesty Indian Lemongrass, elegantly layered over the earthy sweetness of Ruh Khus. Pink Pepper and crisp Apple add a nuanced spicy-sweet character, while a gentle swirl of sweet incense enhances the complexity. A subtle hint of cumin introduces an intriguing green spiciness, guiding you into the heart of the composition. The heart unveils a sophisticated blend of leathery Saffron softened by the creamy richness of Sandalwood. Aged Indian Vetiver and Patchouli add depth with their distinctive woody tones, enhancing the fragrance’s character. The base is anchored by a generous infusion of Kinam Oud, enriched with the earthy richness of Oakmoss, the animalic warmth of Castoreum, and a delicate touch of smoked Birch Tar. The result is a masterfully crafted fragrance that balances sweet and spicy notes with refreshing green and woody accords, leaving an unforgettable impression dominated by Vetiver’s elegance.’ – LHParfums

I’d smelled some Lana & Hadi before via a friend and the brand kindly sent over samples to try the entire collection. Usually I don’t share thoughts after testing on paper, but given the rare nature of these releases, I figured sharing my initial response off a teststrip could be helpful (I wore the 5 that stood out for my taste after the initial impression, but this wasn’t one of those).

This one went straight into a ‘cooking spices’ direction for me with cumin & lemongrass standing out. Not sharp, sweaty in your face cumin, but sweeter, powdery… almost like kurkuma. I was also reminded a lot of iris here (not among the notes). Leather is something that slowly comes through as it dries, but it’s not a heavy or dark scent profile. It has a lot of earthiness and dryness, but also a slight aromatic fresh side that sticks around. In a weird sense, Oud Al Sayf is a bit daring for my taste. It’s one of those scents that I don’t really like, but that I’m drawn to and keep smelling (I have that often with cumin in fragrances). More so intrigued, than pleased, but a fun one to test (and I have to keep in mind that spices usually work a lot better off skin than off paper).