Eau d'Oud

Okay time for an updated review. 6 weeks since I got this fragrance the scent has changed quite a bit. The main difference is that the pungent barnyardy oud is almost non existent now, and I cant believe I'm saying this but I really miss it, since for some reason it was kind of addictive lol. The fragrance now has a very sharp citrus opening which is very smooth and as it begins to dry down it takes on a more soapy and clean laundry kind of scent while still retaining the citruses. The oud is still remains present but its very faint. I think is unfortunate because the oud smelled really high quality when I got this fragrance so its sad that its almost non existent now. Overall what this ultimately is now is a smooth, high quality, clean scent that I find to be very likeable. Performance wise I get a full day on skin with moderate projection. Solid 8/10

Great freshie with a twist. It almost reminded me of Casamoratti Mefisto, but it's even more masculine. This authentic Cambodian oud truly makes a difference, adding an edge that distinguishes it from designer fragrances. It also makes it more versatile - now you can easily wear it in late autumn and not-so-cold winters. Strikes with a zesty citrus and mint. Later, a great flower bouquet is added with petigrain and ginger adding almost a tea-like smell. And of course, the almighty oud - it's funky, sweet, woody, tar-like here, all the facets of it one can imagine. The base of a strong musk plus tonka softens it very well. Overall scent is surprisingly wearable, smooth and fresh depending on the amount of the real oud added. And now it's one of my top contenders for a zingy, invigorating scent whenever I feel a need for it.

Firstly a side note about the amazing presentation. The photos don't do it justice. It's really beautiful with the different blue hues and feels weighty and high quality. The scent is exactly what I wanted it to be. It reminds me more of Guerlain's L'Homme Eau Boisée than Imagination, but I can see why people think of that one. That said, this has a distinct edge and complexity which puts it way ahead for me. There's a tea-like quality, but also a bit of oud skank, just a little, which makes it more interesting. The nutmeg reminds me of the way Frédéric Malle perfumes do this note. This is a great perfume and if you can get it for under 100 euros like I did, don't hesitate if you like this profile.

I also get the tea like quality like the guy bellow. It actually reminds me of lattafa dynasty a bit. The oud is not in your frace, it separates it from other generic designer summer fragrances. It smells professional, serious and reserved.. High quality, great packaging as well. Some retailers charge too much for it. Not for beginners though.

I got this a week ago. It's busy maturing, so will write a full review in about a month from now. At first sniff this is really smooth and high quality. There is a lot more oud than I thought there would be and it's quite barnyardy however in the air this smells really good.