Vendor: James Heeley
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James Heeley · 2011
Agarwoud
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
Variesreports split
Worn by
Everyonemost often worn by
woody
grounded
smoky oud incense, resinous rose smoke
Scent Notes
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What the community says
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 31 describe how long it lasts, 26 how far it projects and 14 how it smells. Most other posts only name Agarwoud.
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
How long it lasts31 people
Mixed reports on wear time
about 2 in 5 say it lasts a long time
about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time
In words
Reports are mixed: about 2 in 5 say it lasts a long time, and about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
How far it projects
Too early to call
In words
Early reports, from 26 people so far, are mixed.
Summary in words
James Heeley Agarwoud: what people say about it.
Worn by everyone.
Mixed reports on wear time (31 people): Reports are mixed: about 2 in 5 say it lasts a long time, and about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
Too early to call: Early reports, from 26 people so far, are mixed.
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 50+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Think smoky oud incense, resinous rose smoke: that is James Heeley Agarwoud. Key notes are rose, agarwood (oud) and amber. It reads unisex.
This fragrance is best in spring, fall and winter and is an evening scent. Reach for it for nights out. Released in 2011.
In the community's experience it lasts through a full day, and projects to about arm's length. Wearers suggest letting a new bottle rest for a couple of weeks; it tends to smooth out.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something woody and grounded for nights out.
- Sample first if: woody is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike resinous fragrances.
Around $53.
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Occasion
Night out
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Night out
James Heeley is a British-born, Paris-based designer whose fragrance house has become known for restrained, materials-first minimalism, think incense, sea salt, cool leather, herbal cologne. The 20 live pieces on Scendira average .98 and are overwhelmingly unisex (16 of 20). Family split: Fresh (11), Floral (4), Woody (3), a clear "fresh-with-depth" identity. Prices span $38.99-$285.60 (average $68), with a serious-niche cologne anchor pushing the top end. Standout live pieces: Phoenician Leather ($52.65,.46, smoky incense wrapped in warm leather honey), Eau Sacrée ($52.65,.25, smoky incense resin, rose and earthy patchouli), Cologne Officinale ($281.97,.23, herbal shower gel, basil and rosemary on cool air), Cardinal ($38.99,.21, smoky linen warmed by incense resin) and Sel Marin ($38.99,.11, sea-breeze air, lemony dockside freshness). Heeley is the answer for a materials-forward niche that isn't showy.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like smoky oud incense, resinous rose smoke. Key notes are rose, agarwood (oud) and amber.
In the community's experience it lasts through a full day, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring, fall and winter. It is an evening scent. It suits nights out.
It reads unisex.
Wearers suggest letting a new bottle rest for a couple of weeks; it tends to smooth out.
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