# Beginner-Friendly Oud Fragrances Kayali's Newest Oudgasm Collection Gourmands are Light Yet Rich By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-08-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginner-friendly-oud-fragrances References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DN5yiFcE8DQ/?hl=en&img_index=1) & [hudabeauty](https://hudabeauty.com/us/en_US/kayali)  Oud perfumes can be intimidating to newcomers due to their intense, smoky profile, but [Kayali](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoky-oud) is expanding its [Oudgasm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oud-fragrances) Collection with a pair of beginner-friendly oud fragrances that soften the note so that it's more approachable without losing its depth. While Oudgasm Chocolate Oud | 11 shares a decadent, sensual blend of caramel apple and spiced rum, deepened by velvet orris, smoky incense, and rich chocolate oud, Oudgasm [Milky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrating-electrolyte-rescue-serum) Musk Oud | 30 is a soft, creamy, "skintimate" scent with notes of pink pepper and strawberry cream. Both of Kayali's new oud fragrances with a twist share warm gourmand scents, and are said to be "light on the oud-o-meter but still rich where it counts." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 48% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Accessible Oud Fragrances:** Perfume brands are creating more approachable oud fragrances by balancing traditional smoky notes with lighter, gourmand elements, making them appealing for beginner users. - **Gourmand Scent Profiles:** Perfume formulations are increasingly incorporating gourmand notes like caramel and chocolate, attracting consumers with their edible, indulgent appeal. - **Personalized Scent Descriptors:** Brands are inventively describing fragrances with novel terms like 'skintimate' to convey a personalized, intimate scent experience to consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fragrance:** The fragrance industry is innovating with oud-based scents that cater to a wider audience by softening traditionally intense notes. - **Luxury Consumer Goods:** Luxury brands are aiming to reach novice perfume aficionados through the integration of approachable yet sophisticated scent combinations. - **Cosmetics and Personal Care:** The shift towards lighter and more personalized fragrances is opening new market opportunities within the cosmetics and personal care sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smoky Oud Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoky-oud.md) - [Juicy Oud Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-oudy.md) - [Triple-Caramel Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boujee-kitty-caramel-milk.md) - [Multidimensional Musk Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayali-freedom.md) - [Musky Floral Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musk-12.md) - [Nourishing Luxe Hair Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oudgasm-rose-oud-16-hair-mist.md) - [Indulgent Candy Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-candy-rock-sugar.md) - [Elevated Dessert-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmand-caramel.md) - [Fragrance Product Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-musk.md)