Samam IV Agarwood: Notes, Longevity and Review

Samam IV Agarwood is an agarwood-centered fragrance from the niche house of Samam. The verified note pyramid from the house's agarwood line opens with passion fruit, fruity notes, Turkish rose and saffron, places agarwood at the heart alongside Indonesian patchouli and benzoin, and grounds everything in leather, akigalawood, amber, labdanum and vanilla. It is a modern fruity-oud composition with real depth. Samam has built its reputation on bold oud compositions with a modern finish. The passion fruit opening makes it one of the most approachable ouds in the niche world.

What Does Samam IV Agarwood Smell Like?

Samam IV Agarwood smells like bright tropical fruit and saffron melting into dark, resinous agarwood, with a smooth leather-amber base that keeps it wearable. The fruit opening is vivid without being sugary, and the drydown turns warm, woody and quietly sweet. It has the presence of a classic oud with a contemporary fruity twist.

Notes, Concentration, and Performance

Samam's agarwood fragrances are known for strong performance, and wearers typically report eight hours or more with a confident sillage. The oud and amber base notes are the longest-lasting part of the wear. Apply lightly, as the opening fruit can project strongly at first.

  • Top notes: passion fruit, fruity notes, Turkish rose, saffron
  • Heart notes: agarwood, Indonesian patchouli, benzoin
  • Base notes: leather, akigalawood, amber, labdanum, vanilla

Best For

This fragrance suits evenings, special occasions and cooler weather, when its rich oud character feels most at home. It appeals to oud lovers who want something brighter than the traditional dark ouds. For more from the house, explore Blend Samam or Samam Mina.

FAQs

Is Samam IV Agarwood a traditional oud?

It uses real agarwood character but frames it with modern fruit and rose, so it feels contemporary rather than classical.

How long does Samam IV Agarwood last?

Eight hours or more is typical for the house's oud compositions, with strong longevity on clothing.

Is the fruit opening very sweet?

It is vivid and juicy rather than sugary, and it settles into the woody base within the first hour.

Is Samam IV Agarwood unisex?

Yes. Samam designs its oud fragrances to be worn by anyone.

Find more niche ouds in our full collection at DNA Perfumo.

Back to blog