Amber Oud

I blind bought this one because I'm a fan of vintage Kilian and I was blown away at first sniff. This is actually one of the best fragrances from the house. It's extremely hard to find and expensive, which is why you don't hear about it. But trust me, this would be super popular if it was released today, in 2024. Unlike some some of the Arabian Nights collection, this one is completely wearable by westerners. Kilian Hennessy said he wanted to make this an oud fragrance that would have the animalic and controversial properties removed, and replaced with Madagascar Vanilla and benzoin tears.The vanilla smells like it's been has been barrel aged. In addition to the aged vanilla, you get some slightly smokey oud but it's not strong or skank like pearl oud. The best way I can describe the drydown is to imagine an expensive creamy sassafras (root beer). This is one of the best vanilla fragrances I've ever smelled in my life. Thankfully the person I bought this vintage bottle from is a collector, so the bottle and liquid are in perfect condition. This one truly is a "hidden gem". It took me 3+ years of waiting patiently to find a good price, and it was worth the wait. -------------------------------------------- Scent 10/10 Performance 6.5/10

For the first time I have finally made my first Kilian purchase and bought this fragrance. I was shocked at the price tag, 410CHF (Swiss francs) for a 50ML bottle ?! That is quiet insane and my most expensive perfume in my collection. However, the SA was so convincing. She said it was her favourite perfume and that it was incredibly long lasting. The beautiful box with the key that came with it also grabbed my attention. So I went for it ! Firstly, the fragrance itself is absolutely gorgeous, which is why I fell in love at the store when the SA introduced me to it. It is perfect for the colder weather. A very distinctive amber and oud. It is sweet like vanilla but not cloying. It is earthy to give it the warm touch. It is a very complex amber, which was initially exactly what I was looking for. Very sensual and dark. BUT my disappointment lays with what many have already mentioned, the longevity and projection is incredibly poor... I can't get over how short it stays on me when I paid that much money. Do all the Kilian perfumes have the same short longevity? After literally only 30 minutes I only get a faint amber on my skin. If it is the same with other fragrances I will not be looking into Kilian anymore unfortunately...

I like Amber Oud in spite of myself. Easy to dismiss as rote and familiar and readily substituted for a considerably lower price elsewhere, Amber Oud nevertheless works because it's so well-rounded. The notes may be few, but they blend in a seemingly organic fashion such that the whole is undoubtedly greater than the sum of its parts.The cedar smells authentic, the amber is soft but not powdery, the bay proprotioned judiciously and, best of all, the vanilla is used as a means to imbibe a natural sweetness instead of it being forcibly tagged on to make it gourmand - as tends to be the case in many amber-based perfumes. Oh, and the oud is barely present, though I can't say it really bothered me in this instance. I appreciate the subdued nature of it all, too, purring away as it sits above the skin. It's meant to be a 'private' fragrance, I think, something to while away the evening hours with in the company of a loved one or a few long-time friends, the mood both contemplative and nostalgic. Amber Oud: toasty, cosy and comfy. Lovely.

After much consideration I finally decided to look passed the high price of this perfume and today it arrived. While unwrapping, I felt so classy because of its fine crafted box. So much love for detail and luxury. But now back to the scent. to make it plain and simple, I am absolutely mesmerized! At first a honey sweet cloud with hints of bay leaf and spices opens up the bouquet. Almost shy but within minutes the actual stars of the composition unveil themself. Amber and Oud! But not the animalic kind. Somehow it reminds me of bee wax. The drydown is spectacular as benzion and vanilla emerge, giving this perfume its sensual and alluring heart without being intrusive or too sweet. The base of precious Cedarwood completes the balsamic formula. This is true art. this is alchemy! Never have I smelled anything so complex, rich and well balanced. Its seduction in a bottle and I highly recommend this perfume to all Amber lovers out there. Kilian, I admire your work!

Gentle and smooth this one... Incredibly nice. I realized a while ago that gender categorization for perfume is pointless and largely redundant. I would really not erge anyone to agree or take my opinion on board because its just that...an opinion. I can't help applying the old paradigm of Homme/femme. It's totally unisex and I would wear this in a heartbeat it's a wonderful fragrance I can't fault it. Just in terms of this Arabian nights collection I'd categorize Amber Oud as leaning slightly more toward the feminine. It has a more gentle approach more ambery and is softened by the presence of vanilla. I only mention it because personally I don't know any women who would wear a strong woody or oud fragrance anyway. So when there's a range of unisex fragrances I naturally feel the lighter of the bunch to be more suited to the ladies. If it was cheaper I'd certainly consider adding it to the collection as a good amber scent.