Oud Ember inspired by Silver Oud

Amouage’s Silver Oud is known for a raw, animalic Assam oud softened by Madagascar vanilla — a sweetness that’s unusual for an oud-forward release. Oud Ember by Code Indra takes the same oud-centric idea but drops that gourmand sweetness in favor of a drier, leather-and-vetiver treatment, delivered in extrait strength for longer wear in Indian heat.

Fragrance Notes

• Top Notes: Birch, Juniper, Pink Pepper — smoky-bright, resinous
• Heart Notes: Oud, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood — deep, woody, resinous
• Base Notes: Leather, Vetiver, Amber, Smoky Woods — dry, grounded, smoky

How It Compares to the Original

Silver Oud’s actual pyramid opens on cypriol, Virginia cedar and patchouli, moves into an oud-and-Madagascar-vanilla heart, and closes on castoreum, amber, guaiac wood and birch — the vanilla is what reviewers consistently point to as the note that keeps its raw oud from being harsh. Oud Ember drops that vanilla completely and skips the cypriol-patchouli opening, building instead around pink pepper, juniper, leather and vetiver. The effect is a noticeably drier, more classic leather-oud than the original’s sweeter, vanilla-cushioned version.