Majestic Special Oud

An exceptional fragrance by Arabian Oud. Majestic Special Oud displays an ingenious balance between the "barnyard" smelling oud and the "medicinal" type. Both odours seem to coexist in harmony interchanging their dominance throughout the perfumes's lifespan. This may be due to the blending of 2 oils or perhaps it is the typical behaviour of a particular type. A beautiful spicy rose note with a hint of saffron, is elegantly intertwined with the oud(s), establishing this concoction as a consummate woody oriental creation. Majestic Special Oud retains its alluring rosy-oudy character till its far drydown. Despite the short list of notes, a variety of nuances can be detected during its evolution but I am guessing that this may simply be due to the complex odour profile of good quality oud. After several hours of solid oriental bliss, the rose gradually starts to fade and MSO becomes drier & darker, revealing a smooth captivating musky vibe and a slightly sweet aroma of aging smoky woods that envelop the wearer with an exotic & sensual aura of seductive masculinity. A very sophisticated & distinctive creation. 9/10 P.S. Although I fully respect this fragrance, I cannot resist making a few comments on the similarity I perceive it has to Woody Intense. It seems that Arabian Oud has developed a particular formula of success that incorporates just a few basic ingredients (oud, rose, saffron, etc), the fine tuning of which (less rose, more oud, etc) determines the final outcome. Add to that the (more than) obvious difference in the presentation along with a "majestic" title and a (much) higher price is easily justified. I guess creating perfumes is one thing and doing business is another. I fully respect that too.

Benchmark of traditional rose-oud 🌹🪵 Oud / agarwood as an ingredient has been long admired for its complexity that also gives substantial depth to fragrances. Different type of oud has its own signature scent depending of the origin just like other natural ingredients grown in different places are varied. Ranging from pure woody to strong barnyard, animalic, skanky, or fecal smells and some has hints of fruity nuance. Strong oud has been long heritage in middle eastern perfumery. Of course this type of fragrance is not for the faint of heart but definitely will satisfy people with bold preferences. Majestic Special Oud has strong animalic facet right from the beginning but still very much approachable by the novice nose imo 🙏. It has an alluring smells that will draw you in to inhale deeper for its addictive charm. After a while beautiful jammy rose accompanied with saffron that is spicy, bittersweet and leathery develop in a very majestic manner. The oud, rose and saffron combination are blended smoothly in perfection. This fragrance is luxurious in a very traditional middle eastern way and also feels sensual whilst retaining its versatility. It will impress people around for your great taste of high quality fragrances. The sensual aspect reminds me a bit of ROJA Musk Aoud that can only be worn in intimate situation, but this one is more on the versatile side. As time progress the strong and bold heart notes slowly mellowed down and then very soft woody note along with musky and unsweetened vanilla fill the composition. This one leans a bit masculine but for everyone wanting to explore on oud-rose fragrance I highly recommend starting with this one as a benchmark. #vscentorientreview

Advice first: Consider wearing this on fabric rather than skin. The oud will then shine more brightly and its longevity will be extended so as not to be overshadowed too quickly by rose. I stumbled upon Majestic Special Oud during a trip to D.C. in which I decided to hop across the border to Virginia and visit the Arabian Oud shop, which coincidentally was having an independence day sale (how could I possibly resist making a purchase or several?). I mentioned to the staff that I sought an Oud/Rose combination (so trite, you can judge me), and was directed to a couple of traditionally masculine scents before finally stumbling upon Majestic Special Oud, which was precisely what I was dreaming of, it was a prayer answered. The oud introduction is quite potent yet clean enough for typical western tastes. Oud quickly subsides - as oud is inclined to do - while orange blossom, herbs, and powerful damascan rose form the warm and generous heart of this gorgeous presentation. Sandalwood, amber, the most delicate hint of vanilla, and some dry dusty mineral-oud remnants serve as the base notes. This well executed potion and suitable for gentleman or lady alike. Although the ratings suggest Majestic Special Oud is not structured for summer, I received several compliments wearing it in the humid July heat of D.C., which is a place where people are quite prone to modesty and not typically inclined to sing praise. Majestic Special Oud thawed a few frigid hearts there, so give it a try if you can get your hands on a decant or a bottle.

This is just so beautiful and exhilarating. Never has a fragrance had such a potent effect on me. It’s powerful and refreshing. There is a definite resinous, balsamic character to this fragrance. It’s completely unisex. The initial burst is as though there are beams of nectar rushing through your veins. It’s certainly addictive and compels you to return for a repeat experience. It lights up something in my heart that I can almost visualise a golden light radiating. I love how raw and unapologetic this fragrance is. I receive so many compliments from this and people often want to try a bottle themselves. This house is severely underrated. Some people have an adversity towards Oud because it’s associated with being too “animalic” or obnoxious. But really if you get past that social inhibition of wearing something that isn’t magnolia white flowers and bergamot, then this is a real treasure. Majestic Special Oud is completely unisex, it’s beyond gender. This is another level in the fragrance game. Opulent, heavy, beautiful perfume. The sillage is huge, after a few hours it settles to radiate within a three foot parameter. 10/10

Such amazing presentation. It came inside it's own shopping bag, outside wrapping, large heavy leather topped casket, and very heavy bottle. I wore it last night and this morning so far. It does have a hefty dose of medicinal oud. Far from fecal and nothing to worry about for those that don't like the stinky ouds. It also has some woods and a touch of sweetness, more so in sillage than up close. Fans of medicinal oud fragrances without a lot of filler should give this a try. UPDATE: After a couple wearings, I feel like this scent has more layers than I previously picked up on. I am getting the rose now it its sillage. Not a large dose but noticeable. Odd. The sweetness of this scent comes and goes and does add a little more versatility to the fragrance.