Eau De Nyonya

Oud de Nyonya (2016) - pandan oud - The Au brothers made a beautiful, yet already discontinued creation. Complex from start to finish. Pandan leaf, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus, Sticky rice accord and coconut milk are mixed to resemble this popular Malaysian dessert. Yet, it doesn’t stay food-like for the rest of the journey as more well-known accords come into play - dark chocolate, burnt caramel, powdery violets, dry Iris, lush Jasmine, and creamy Sandalwood make the heart filled with nuance and elegance. The Oud accord is there and present, but doesn’t overpower the entire perfume. In fact, it adds a warm, yet animalic and woody backbone. But I still get whiffs of the top note every now and then - beauty of an parfum extrait. Perfume is meant to be sprayed carefully to fully enjoy the journey and not make the nose anosmic. Truly artisan perfumery.

An unusual fragrance, sweet and smoky... I was surprised, I never heard anything like it, is sweet but not too much. The rice and the coconut milk are the notes I can hear more... it is perfectly balanced,cinnamon accents and gourmand notes in harmony with floral and woody notes, something very special! Is a mysterious parfum everything to discover, I really love it! Sillage: 9/10 Longevity: 10./10 Scent: 8.5/10 Overall: 9./10

Initial spray is quite intense almost boozy but then as it slowly mellows, coconut pandan flavored sticky rice emerges in a nostalgic way. This smells exactly like that Coconut Pandan Mochi by Royal Family, there's no mistaking it. But it's more complex than that, it's definitely foodie gourmand with a mysterious hint due to the smokiness. I absolutely adore this juice, undoubtedly crafted with so much inspiration and finesse.

I don’t usually like gourmand fragrances that much, but this one is amazing: it smells like you are eating a delicious rice pudding-type dessert redolent with cream, cinnamon, and cocoa in an outdoor pavilion where scents of tropical trees and garden plants and even a few nocturnal animals waft to you on warm breezes. I like wearing this to bed, it’s so cozy. Love this one.

Buttery, creamy, toasted, warm, sweet. These are the words that come to mind. Very cozy. If you look for it the coconut is there but it doesn't shout coconut like a tropical scent. No, it's definitely more gourmand but the floral makes it elevated. This is one to remember.