Or du Sérail Parfum by Naomi Goodsir | Fragrance Fragrance
What does Or du Sérail smell like?
Or du Sérail is a dense, multi-layered olfactory portrait of an oriental harem, opening with a heady, golden pour of rum and tropical sweetness. The initial spray delivers a thick, almost jammy mix of...
The fragrance is widely regarded as a premiere choice for lovers of boozy, fruity tobacco scents, frequently compared to the atmospheric style of Serge Lutens or the spicy density of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, though with a more distinct tropical fruit twist.
Performance is a point of frequent discussion; while many enthusiasts find it lasts well over eight hours on the skin, there is a consensus that the projection is intimate and fades to a skin scent relatively quickly after a strong initial opening.
Most users recommend this as a dedicated cold-weather fragrance, citing its honeyed, dense profile as being perfectly suited for the fall and winter months, particularly for evening wear or nights out.
While the quality of the blend is rarely questioned, the value proposition is debated due to the premium price point for a 50ml bottle, leading many to suggest testing a sample first to ensure the performance meets personal standards.
It is valued as a highly "niche" smelling gourmand that balances edible notes like mango and coconut with traditionally masculine notes like tobacco and cedarwood, making it a true unisex offering.
