Amber Oud Black Edition

Tested it a few times + 2 full wearings of this - it is a very situational fragrance IMO First of all, this fragrance doesn't change very much from opening to drydown, but it brings on different facades... When you first spray it one you get a quick burst of bitter citrus, very faint, but the main stars are the cypriol-like oud, the lavender, the dry-woodiness (they list vetiver), an almond note with a touch of florals... This backbown is the whole fragrance, but as it dries down a vanilic-tonka sweetness comes out... It still remains dark, but it gets sweeter.. I don't think it is a fragrance for everyone being as dark as it is.. Despite the darkness, it is a bit airy - does not come across heavy as a scent... Performance is stron for about 5-6 hours (the first to 2 hours being insane) and then it comes closer and closer - by the 12th hour it projects close to you and it does not become a skin scent (at least I did not go that long without a shower). Despite the strong performance, I find it very elegant - that may be because of the lavander-tonka-cypriol combo that gives it a little fougere-like quality, but not too much... I smelled Pegasus Exclusif and, even though it is not the same, it is done in that style... I managed to get this for a little under 40$ for 150ml here in Romania on a clearance and for that price it's a steal! Hope this helps! Cheers!

Honestly beast mode frag, best way to describe it. This is the only parfum in my collection where I can say, if someone mentions a "dark" and "spicy" frag, I truly understand what that means and this perfectly fits it. I'm a big aquatic/fruity fan since I'm in my mid 20's but this just blows me off my feet. Projection and performance are actually insane and easily the best performer in my entire collection. Even after spraying at 6 a.m., my family can still catch a whiff when I hop in the car or walk into a room with close silage 10+hrs later. I'd say this isn't for the faint of heart, I blind bought this just to have a strong cardamon/leather frag, you honestly have to be "special" or really like deep frags in order to pull this one off. Ideal for people 35+ who want to present themselves very masculine. Closing notes: Performance and Silage are 5/5, you cannot beat this frag, and others mentioning this only lasts a couple of hours are truly nose blind or have a dupe. This can easily nose blind you from the opening, if you do buy this don't be ashamed to wear it and ask your peers how they feel about the scent, just be cautious :)

Honestly one of my favorite fragrances. I come from an oil based, middle eastern attar wearing background so spray perfumes were not what I was used to despite being from the west. This was a blind buy decant. After 2 days, i bought 200ml bottle. Its spicy The opening of cardamon and lavendar is noticeable and elegant. The woody opening gives an added kick but the lavendar smooths it out nicely. The dry down aspect. I dont smell tonka at all. The amber is noticed, as well as a subtle leather note. I also get star anise smell in there as well despite it not being a mentioned note and i love the smell of star anise. As hours go, the vetiver comes out slow and dry, with the resinous base note that keeps it all warm. Dry down is perfection to me. This perfume projects STRONG. And it lasts FOREVER. 1-2 sprays MAX. Honestly. This will will fill a room and even the floor of a house. 1-2, no joke. Even after a shower you can smell it on the skin. I think this borders on extrait or the very limits of EDP oil concentration. The price is amazing. And ive never smelt anything like it. Al Haramain has never disappointed.

Amber Oud Black Edition by Al Haramain is a dark, resinous spicy-amber fragrance that immediately impresses with its richness and depth. It’s not particularly unisex and probably not a dupe of any specific perfume, though typologically it sits in the same family as Tom Ford’s Fucking Fabulous—sharing that leathery, spicy-amber character without copying it. Anyone who enjoys resinous, smouldering amber scents with a warm spicy and leathery core will feel right at home here. I bought the 200 ml presentation for incredibly low price, which comes in a beautiful, high-quality box and an equally luxurious bottle—every cent well spent. Longevity and projection are solid, making it perfect for daily rotation during cooler spring and autumn days. A purchase I’m thoroughly happy with. Scent: 4/5 Longevity & Projection: 0.5/1 Presentation: 1/0 Quality/Price Ratio: 2/2 Compliment Factor: 0/1 Uniqueness: 0.5/1 Overall: 8/10 Office-friendly: No Blind buy: Yes (for lovers of spicy-amber fragrances) Recommended age: 25+ Occasion: Formal, semi-formal, leisure Season: Cool spring and autumn days

2 weeks later and this is SOOO GOOD!! Upon arrival, I was underwhelmed. Little projection and/or sillage? But the scent was there, quietly. Fast forward 2 weeks later and WOW! Beautiful! Bigger scent bubble and much loud and lovely scent. This one is a banger amber fragrance. Unisex for sure. The orange blossom, cardamom, lavender, ambergris, and benzoin are all noticeable and magical. Not sure what this is “inspired” by or if it’s an original composition, either way, it’s LOVELY! My standard advice for middle eastern fragrances: get it, spray it, let it sit and macerate, then come back and enjoy it. It’s worked countless times and this one is a perfect example of what a little patience can do!