If Oud Maracuja is Maison Crivelli at its most playful, Oud Stallion is the house at its most serious. Where the former pairs oud with bright passionfruit, this one leans into the wood's darker, more masculine side, wrapping it in leather and spice. It is the kind of fragrance that smells of polished saddles, warm horseflesh and expensive smoke, which is no accident at all.
The memory behind it is exactly that.
Oud at the races
Oud Stallion was released in 2023 and, like its stablemates, composed by the perfumer Jordi Fernández for Maison Crivelli, the house Thibaud Crivelli founded on the idea of bottling personal memories. This particular memory was Crivelli catching the scent of oud wood while attending the horse races, the collision of precious wood, leather tack and the animal warmth of the track. The fragrance is that scene, refined into something wearable.
Leather, oud and spice
It opens spicy and aromatic, with saffron, cardamom and nutmeg, the warm seasoning that so often accompanies a Middle Eastern style fragrance. Then a floral heart of jasmine, osmanthus and Turkish rose adds a surprising softness, before the fragrance settles into its real character: a smooth, dark oud wrapped in supple leather, with cedar, patchouli and tonka adding depth and a touch of sweetness. The result is a smoky, leathery oud that feels rich and grown-up without tipping into harshness.
What it actually smells like
Smooth, smoky leather over a dark, resinous oud, lifted by spice and a soft floral heart. It is rich and a little animalic, masculine-leaning but genuinely unisex, the sort of fragrance built for cold evenings and occasions where you want to make an impression. It is potent and long-lasting, as a good oud should be, and a small amount carries a long way.
The £295 question
A bottle of Oud Stallion sits around £295 in the UK. For the money you get one of the most accomplished leather-oud fragrances in modern niche perfumery and the originality the house is known for. The catch is simply the spend, and the fact that a fragrance this potent lasts a long time per bottle but costs a lot to buy in the first place.
Which is the reason an alternative market exists. People are drawn to the smoky leather-oud of Oud Stallion without wanting to pay £295 for it.
The Stallion: the 35% interpretation
This is where we come in, and we will be straight about what we are. Our The Stallion is Aromara's interpretation of that leather-oud character, not a counterfeit and not a Maison Crivelli product. It carries no branding and makes no claim to be the original. It chases the part that matters: the saffron, leather and grapefruit opening, the oud, rose and jasmine heart, and the patchouli, amber, musk and woody base.
The difference is in two numbers. Ours is built at 35% extrait concentration, roughly double a standard eau de parfum, so the leather and oud hold for seven hours or more rather than fading by lunch. And it costs £4.99 for a 5ml to test it properly, against £295 for the original. We guarantee the wear time in writing, with 60 days to send it back for a full refund if it does not last.
Our guide to extrait de parfum explains why concentration matters, and the strongest perfume dupes in the UK shows where our range sits. If you love a smooth leather, the story behind Tom Ford Ombre Leather is a natural next read, and our Leather Shadow is another to try.
Frequently asked questions
Who created Maison Crivelli Oud Stallion?
It was composed by the perfumer Jordi Fernández and released in 2023 by Maison Crivelli, inspired by a memory of oud wood at the horse races.
What does Oud Stallion smell like?
A smoky leather-oud: spicy saffron, cardamom and nutmeg up top, a soft jasmine, osmanthus and rose heart, and a dark base of oud, leather, cedar, patchouli and tonka.
Is Aromara's The Stallion the same as Maison Crivelli?
No. It is an independent composition inspired by the same character, built at 35% extrait for longevity and sold at a fraction of the price. It is not affiliated with Maison Crivelli.
Aromara is an independent UK fragrance house. Our fragrances are original compositions inspired by the character of well-known designer scents. We are not affiliated with Maison Crivelli, and all trademarks belong to their respective owners. Every Aromara fragrance is made in the UK at 35% extrait concentration, with a 7+ hour longevity guarantee and a 60-day money-back promise.