Oud Wood & Amyris

The name of Oud Wood & Amyris is quite misleading, as I only briefly perceive a passing smoky note at the very beginning, which might be associated to oud or amyris but probably stems from guaiac wood and papyrus indicated in their official pyramid. The fragrance then proceeds to turn fruity. During the first 30 minutes, I can detect a fresh spicy undertone of coriander and a delicate creamy touch of sandalwood. But they're eventually lost in this joyful, succulent peach, adorned by the green rosy hue of geranium, the golden warmth of ylang ylang and a pinch of the tarry sweetness of thyme. The sillage is relatively close to skin, and the longevity is around 6 hours. Although the name surely implies a traditionally masculine woody fragrance, I can't stress enough that Oud Wood & Amyris actually wears more like a fruity floral with enough subtle nuances. As long as one is not deterred by the initial short-lived smoky woody opening, I think it would make a lovely and affordable peach fragrance.

I too agree that the name of this is misleading. However, that doesn't detract from the fact that I really like it. Strangely enough, I am getting almost zero peach on me - which is more than fine as I'm not into fruity scents. What I do get is ylang ylang, geranium, and plenty of wood. I think if you go into this with the expectation of oud (or peaches) you will be disappointed. But if you go in with a open mind, you may find you really like this combination of notes.

At the beginning Oud Wood & Amyris smells dry, woody and oud like. Kind of boring, kind of masculine, kind of not my type. Interesting enough, agarwood is not even in the notes. I was intrigued to purchase it because it supposedly smells like intoxicating ylang-ylang and juicy peaches. No, they are not present, not at all. It is pure dry wood with smoky oud. I'll pass this one. Oh wait, nevermind! It is turning its juicier and fruitier side! Yes! Maybe I got disappointed too fast. The dry smoky masculine aspect has largely faded. Some sweet herbal scent has emerged and I love it. Oud Wood & Amyris is the master of transformation! There are finally hints of floral ylang-ylang and traces of peaches. I am happy with it!

I’m glad I got this for a few bucks. First spray is really smoky “Oud” like opening. Then there’s this almost fruity whiskey/tequila/rum scent dry down and closing into a woody peppery floral notes. It’s not a bad perfume, the execution of making it is all over the place.