Special Oud

Sometimes a fragrance can surprise you in the simplest way — here, a familiar motif was enough to catch my attention. Special Oud opens with a caramelized saffron accord paired with red berries and a prominent peach note. The fruitiness is remarkably realistic and natural. These vibrant top notes rest on a leather base, subtly underpinned by oud that is always present in the background, blended with woods. This composition is grounded in an unusual Arabic soapy core, evoking a sense of cleanliness. As time passes, the peach softens, paving the way for a balsamic and smoky heart with a touch of vanilla sweetness. This drydown feels warm and luxurious. In my opinion, it is rare for perfumes to follow the listed notes step by step — these are often just a manufacturer's suggestion of what we should perceive — but in this case, the composition hits the mark with remarkable consistency. The scent does not veer wildly from one phase to the next; instead, it evolves seamlessly, each note giving way naturally to the next. Initially, the projection is incredibly strong, and the longevity is commendable. It is a 100% unisex fragrance with no leaning toward either side of the spectrum. The bottle is stunning, resembling an expensive liquor decanter. However, photos do not do it justice; they make it seem small and cheap at first glance. Inside, there are floating pieces of wood, which add a unique and elegant touch. The only minor issue is the atomizer, which produces small clouds rather than a fine mist. This fragrance joins the family of Rasasi Shuhrah, DNA I am a fan of (even though I do not own it, when I tested it, it smelled like a middle-ground mix of all the variations I own). There is always an elusive, oily shrub-like flower note that I can't quite identify, but it is the central theme. Special Oud also reminds me of a peachy version of my new favorite, Afnan Abstract. While it's hard to pinpoint the similarity, it likely lies in the floral elements used in crafting the scent. Special Oud is a niche, unique composition that conjures images of caravans full of smelly aromatic treasures traversing Arabian markets, yet it remains somewhat accessible, as it is not the typical divisive scent that could alienate most people. The rare combination of peach with woody oud is astonishing for its price — this could easily be way more expensive. It's fully recommended if you enjoy quirky variations of Rasasi Shuhrah or perhaps even Soleil de Jeddah, which might be the original inspiration. Opening note: 8+ Sillage/Projection: 8 Drydown: 8+ Longevity: 8+ Blend/Composition: 9- Versatility: 7 Uniqueness: 8+ Value for money: 9 Bottle design/Aesthetics: 9- Overall experience: 8+ Blind-buy rating: 7-

Este perfume lo vi por casualidad en una tienda y estaba como alejado guardado de todo lo de moda y común , cuando le pregunté a la señorita de ventas me indico q era un perfume fuerte de oud y cuero que no era muy común. Le pedí me lo mostrará por q me pareció muy curioso que tenía madera por dentro del envase y la botella se parece aún de whisky de 18 años bien de clase. Un aves lo probé en piel me atrapó este aroma es espectacular y esta en la linea fugere antigua y a la ves nueva, es un oud de locos con cuero y frutas con un fondo de enjabonado muy rico sensual y fuera de lo común . Si alguna ves has probado Lorenzo pasaglia escopazo, Rasasi shurah, están por esa línea solo que este es mejor creo yo a mi olfato es más claro en el aroma y más jabonoso te da una sensación de clase, distinción y limpieza al mismo tiempo. Y lo mejor es su precio 30% del valor de los otros su duración es bestial más de 12 horas y la proyección 2 a 3 horas después de queda contigo a una burbuja personal de 2 mts a la redonda, Es increíble el performance de este perfume, para usar en climas fríos a templados, de noche en reuniones sociales bien vestido formal o informal almenos con camisa de manga larga. Las notas ya las vieron aquí pero la evolución es tal como estas graficado en fragantica. Absolutamente delicioso. En colombia te ayudo a conseguir buscamos en redes por arte del aroma en colombia. Un abrazo para todos.

This is really as Al Haramain calls it: SPECIAL Oud.. Compelling and alive Strong and beautiful, sophisticated with a strong nod to classical perfumery A more masculine leaning oud frag but equally worn by women and men The peach-saffron-red berries-leather-aldehyde opening is heaven and continues over time... with the nagamortha (cypriol), labdanum and then ginger creating a harmonic chorus, making a dynamic evolution that travels up and down It glows all the way down from top to base. It is strong and classy, rich and complex, beautifully blended and surprising. The oud is more than a note here, it stays fixed in centre or back depending on your skin, it is not skanky, but it is there. It's not a perfume for those who don't like oud. But it is very sophisticated and classy... How at this price point it manages to remain so poised and beautiful is a mystery to me For everyone, it's a must try - a connoisseur's blind buy It straddles the worlds of Arab and European pefumery by a feat of open-minded imagination. Love it

Nose Note #74 Can't express enough how good it is. Even my picky wife liked it It's all about leather, which withers to the background rather quickly. Then it becomes peach on woods all the way to the end. It's beautiful in every part from the beginning. The leather is so much better than Tom Ford. TF leather always smells like chicken shit, literally. The bottle is outstanding. The price is unbelievable. One of the best purchases I've made in my fragrance journey. Performance is solid Upd. I've bought Soleil de Jeddah Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 and it immediatly and unmistakably reminded me of Special Oud. Honestly, Special Oud is better. Soleil de Jeddah is just too strong

This is one absolute masterpiece of a fragrance for oud and leather lovers Right off the top you can smell the sweetness of the peach, the caramel followed by the leather and the vanilla, this lasts so long on fabric It's sophisticated, you get to experience all the notes in this fragrance Definitely not a safe blind buy if you're not a lover of leather and oud This is truly a hidden gem