Harrods Agarwood

This one has taken time to grow on me. Quite demanding oud, resinous and strong on a very dry patchouli note. Black tea is prominent, so is the nutmeg. It lasts forever and goes "under the skin" for days after just one spray. A very dark scent, not one for a hot summer day. What I particularly like is that it doesn ́t turn sweet at any time in the drydown. Reminds me slightly of that pure, moldy patchouli oil that hippies used to wear in the 70-ies, only far more sofisticated. The musty aspect may turn some people off, myself included, but I ́m getting to enjoy just that more and more. One wrote barnyard here, ok, but not like some skanky ouds, this is a lot "cleaner". And yes, it DOES numb the sense of smell! Very dry and musty, but a gem for lovers of dark and sinister frags. 8/10

Evil-dark, smokey oud, blackened and striking WOW. This fragrance embraces the darkest feeling in an oud, even compared to Kilians Oud's. I feel very grateful and lucky enough to receive this as a gift, and when I put it on I feel like it takes away a part of me, like a slow poison.. but after 5 minutes it hides in your skin as a bold, smokey-resin scent that's soft in texture, and warm. You have to appreciate Oud's for what they are and try it ON, so don't bother if you're just going to smell the bottle's atomizer and make an opinion. A real wicked one from Bond, definitely one to save up for and wear at anytime and any season in the evening.. to embrace the shade and shadow of this fragrance.

Sublime. I could smell this all day, and would, were it not so eye-wateringly expensive. This is a super dense, chewy, almost syrupy oud due to the amber in the base. It doesn't have any of that medicinal quality you might find in, say, a Montale. And as to be expected of an EDP with a prominent oud note, the longevity is ridiculous; easily two, maybe three days on your skin if you choose not to shower (gross). If you are a fan of the note, I HIGHLY recommend you hunt down a sample. I think Bond as a house is a little overrated, but they really knocked this one out of the park.

This is my favourite of all time. On me it smells cool, fresh, expensive and sophisticated. To be worn with a suit. The oud note smells cleaner and fresher than the likes of Tom Ford Oud Wood. This lasts for a very long time. Go easy. My partner can smell this on me in the morning after I've showered. Just sublime.

This is a heavy hitter. gatorNY is right on--wet wood and tea, but I would add, with the slightest touch of violet. I too am intrigued by oud and have several examples. I agree this if the best. Definately not for casual us.