Saffron Hamra

First impression. Strong open of lux saffron. Juniper and rose are there but this is definitely saffron dominant on me. It feels substantial and as it progress, the leather gets drier. Still testing so will update but so far I think this one is a very good. Second impression: my opinion hasn't changed much. I really like the fragrance but not quite enough to seek out a bottle from discounters or private sellers. When I see cade oil I think of a strong showing of cade/juniper but this one is very smooth and easy to wear. The saffron is most prominent and the oud has a moment but it never gets truly skanky or challenging. Performance is solid on my skin but not crazy. ----------------------------------------------- Scent 88/100 Performance 80/100 P.S. Smells nothing like the discontinued Kilian Incense Oud

Thoughts of a sampling... * Mmmmm very nice. * The Cade Oil is the vessel. * And the Saffron is the passenger. * With the Rose acting as the drink server. * Sillage is nice, not too beastly. * And has staying power galore. * There is a problem with this however. * The Rose is fleeting. * It comes and goes * And on some wearings it doesn't show at all. * For the price of this ride the drink server should be at your beckon call. ** Final thoughts...One of the better ones if not the best from the new Attars Collection. On occasion the Rose is absent on me and that is a huge disappointment. *** Edit: However that did not stop me from picking up a bottle and I am thoroughly pleased.

0.7ml vial from the official sample set via the Harrods website. For me, this is - by far - the best of the Amouage attars available outside Oman (I haven’t tried all of the Oman exclusives yet). It’s heady, concentrated and sweet; simultaneocusly luxurious, warm and comforting. It makes me feel like I’m drinking the world’s most expensive cup of saffron-infused milk tea. To my nose, it’s a pretty linear saffron bomb - I don’t detect any rose as a discrete note. I have been layering this with kyara oud oil to add more of a base note. Amazing, and the only attar from the sampler set that I 100% plan to buy a full tola of.

One of the smoothest oud fragrances. The oud is ever so slightly animatic (which I like - it’s right in the middle of challenging, unique but acceptable). Smells deep, rich and incense-y. It’s nice but I just think there are other options for scents that go for this vibe. Don’t get me wrong, this thing is super gorgeous, luxurious and smells the highest of qualities. Super long lasting. Definitely check it out yourself, you’ll be impressed!

Sometimes I say, "This perfume is made for a king." This time I'm going to say this perfume is made for a demigod :)) Longevity is great, but projection is not that impressive. But hey, it's oil. So..... It's the best-smelling perfume I've ever experienced, as if you're swimming in an ocean of saffron.