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Men’s Perfume Oils
Men's perfume oils are concentrated, alcohol-free scents you roll onto the skin instead of spraying. Because they're concentrated, a little goes a long way, and they move through their notes as they warm on your skin. Here are our men's and unisex oils, from oud and leather notes to fresh citrus, with a guide below to choosing and wearing one.
Men’s Perfume Oils: the range
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1001 Nights
Spiced oud and rose with a bold, animalic edge
from£5.99
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Amber Oud
Patchouli, cardamom and powdery orris over woods
from£5.99
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Bakhoor
Sweet, floral and exotic, with a soft trace of incense
from£5.99
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Dukhan Vanilla
Sweet tobacco leaf and vanilla with cacao and spice
from£5.99
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Greatness
Saffron and nutmeg over smooth, sweet oud
from£5.99
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£28.99 for seven
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Karak Oud
Chai-spiced cardamom and star anise over warm woods
from£5.99
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Luban
Frankincense and spice over glowing amber and resins
from£5.99
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Orchid
Dark orchid and blackcurrant with earthy patchouli and cocoa
from£5.99
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Bedouin Oud
Rose praline and vanilla over a soft oud glow
from£5.99
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Black Musk
Dark musk with incense and an animalic edge
from£5.99
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Blossom
Berries and lily on a soft vanilla-musk base
from£5.99
Choosing a perfume oil for the occasion
A perfume oil for men doesn’t have to be heavy. Think about when you’ll wear it most, then start with the matching family.
Every day and at work
Go for something clean that won’t crowd a meeting room. Fresh and citrus oils such as Malaki and Nasmah pair citrus and pepper with woods. One swipe is plenty.
Evenings
This is where the darker oils come in. Oud and woods and leather and tobacco give depth. Obsidian Oud is smoky, Jild al-Sahra brings saffron and leather, and Noir Oud adds pepper and a touch of vanilla.
Cold weather
Spice feels right in winter. Warm and spicy oils like Karak Oud, with cardamom and star anise, or Inferno, with pepper and cinnamon over tobacco, suit a coat and scarf.
Warm weather
Lighter, brighter oils suit summer. Success opens with pineapple and bergamot, and Mukhallat Oud lifts its oud notes with neroli. Apply a little less when it’s hot.
Perfume oil or aftershave?
Most aftershaves and eaux de toilette are alcohol-based sprays. A perfume oil works differently.
| Perfume oil | Aftershave or EDT | |
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| Base | Oil, with no added alcohol | Mostly alcohol |
| Application | Rolled onto the skin | Sprayed or splashed on |
| Wear | Warms and moves through its notes | Bright opening as the alcohol evaporates |
You don’t have to choose. You can wear both. Put the oil on first, let it settle, then spray your usual scent over it or on your clothes. Pick notes that get along, such as a woody oil under a woody spray.
How to apply it
- Wrists, neck and behind the ears. Roll a short line on each and leave it to settle. Don’t rub.
- Mind the beard. Apply to your neck below the jawline rather than into the beard, where it mixes with beard products and sits right under your nose.
- Mind your collar. Oils can mark some fabrics, including shirt collars, so apply to your skin rather than your clothing.
- Start small. One swipe is enough to begin with. Add more after a few minutes if you want.
For more detail, read how to apply perfume oil.
Switching from aftershave
An oil doesn’t open with the burst of alcohol you get from an aftershave, so give it a moment. Don’t reach for a second swipe straight away. Give it ten minutes on warm skin, then check your wrist. You’ll also stop noticing your own scent long before the people around you do. Wear the same oil for a few days before you judge it, and you’ll get a feel for how much you need.
Buying for him
If you don’t know his taste, the Discovery Set gives him seven to try. Our gift sets come in three sizes of bottle if you’d rather choose for him. UK delivery is free on orders of £20 or more, and we dispatch within 1 to 2 working days.
Looking for traditional attars?
Our Attar for Men collection shows the same oils through a traditional lens. If you’d like to know what makes them alcohol-free, read about alcohol-free perfume.
Not sure which?
Try seven before you choose
Pick any seven attars in 3 ml roll-ons for £28.99. Wear one a day and you'll soon have a good idea which is yours.
Loved by our customers
4.6 28 Google reviews
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Great customer service and excellent communication. The attars are always high quality, and I really appreciate the generous samples. I’ve purchased a few times now, and every experience has been consistently positive. Great products, great service, and a seller I’m always happy to buy from. Highly recommended!
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Great service and the Fragrances are strong amd balnced. High quality product! Will definitely be ordering again. Jzk.
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Quick delivery, amazing scents. The roller tops makes it easy to apply. I can't wait to start experimenting with layering.
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Long lasting fragrances with a good projection. Highly recommend the following: Greatness, 1001 nights
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Ouds smell lovely and are very unique scent profiles, customer service was good too, will definitely be coming back again and recommending to family and friends.
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Excellent customer service, great recommendations. Arrived super fast. Thank you.
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I bought the gift set as I wanted to try as many as I could to see what I liked. mashaAllah they all smelt so good. The best part is the oil scent last from from morning to evening. You guys are making amazing attar. Medina oud is my favourite. Allahumma barik.
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Took a huge gamble getting these without smelling them and I am soo glad I did. They are absolutely gorgeous and soo fragrant. Most definitely will be using you guys for as long as I can. Thank you so much
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I recently got 1001 Nights, Bedouin Oud, Karak Oud, and Tobacco Rouge from House of Attars and I am blown away. The longevity is incredible, lasting more than 12 hours on my skin, and the quality of the oils is insane. Delivery was super fast, arriving in less than 24 hours. My favourite has to…
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Beautiful smelling perfumes MaShaAllah, delivery is quick and customer service is excellent. Would highly recommend
Questions
Is perfume oil good for men?
Yes. Perfume oils have been worn by men for centuries, especially across the Middle East and South Asia. Many of ours are unisex, and the darker oud-note, leather and spice blends are a good place to start.
Perfume oil or aftershave: which lasts longer?
It depends on your skin, the blend and how much you apply, so we don't promise a set number of hours. An aftershave opens with a bright burst as the alcohol evaporates; an oil warms on your skin and moves through its notes.
How should men apply perfume oil?
Roll a short line on your wrists, the side of your neck or behind your ears, and let it settle without rubbing. If you have a beard, apply below the jawline rather than into it. See how to apply perfume oil.
Will perfume oil stain my shirt?
It can. Oils can mark some fabrics, including pale collars and cuffs, so apply to your skin rather than your clothing, and keep the roller away from fabric.
Which scents suit work?
Fresh, clean ones. Try the fresh and citrus family, such as Malaki or Nasmah, and start with a single swipe.
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