Oud & Oud

This fragrance is exactly what the name on the bottle says: two ouds, different in nature, intertwined into a rich, elegant scent that has tremendous longevity, meaningful projection and a luxurious richness. The first of the ouds is on display, front and center, at the outset. This oud is just a very little bit barnyard, but never rough. Any animalic notes are just enough to mark the oud used here as genuine. They are also quite fleeting. The initial impression is just a bit spicy and woody. Very soon, the barnyard transforms into an orchestra hall--wooden stage, residual perfume smells from previous audiences emanating from the richly upholstered seats and the smell of carefully maintained woodwinds and strings from the stage are all here. None of it is the least bit abrasive; all is refined, smooth and cultured. At this point, the second oud emerges. Oud #2 is just a little bit incensey with a tinge of the medicinal. It works exceptionally well with the first oud to create a spicy, woody symphony within the orchestra hall that by now has faced gradually away. All of the non-aminalic, non-fecal aspects of oud emerge from the scent during this incredibly long lasting heart of the scent. There is a good quality woody aromachemical of some sort undergirding all of this oud, and in the final phase of the scent, a cedar note lingers with residual hints of oud. Considered in its entirety, this is a splendid and beautiful composition. It is deceptively linear seeming in its aromatic subtlety. One oud nuance after the next shows its face over the long duration of this fragrance. Cartier has created a lovely line of oud perfumes here, and this one, along with the surprising Oud & Menthe and the smooth Oud & Santal are all standouts, even when considered against the superior blending display in the remainder of the line. I would be stunned if there was no natural oud in Oud & Oud, but I also suspect that ultra-high quality synthetic oud is in use here as well. Considering the quality, elegant presentation (including packaging reminiscent of Carrier's signature jewelry cases and lovely bottles with nice caps) and significant use of real oud, I find the steep price asked for Oud & Oud acceptable. The scent is unisex, smooth enough to wear in more scent-flexible office environments and it is incredibly well suited to evenings out at elegant venues. It should be noted that while this fragrance projects, the sillage is always subtle and enticing--never overly strong or smothering. Oud fans, as well as the oud-curious, really should try and sample this gem. Personally, I found it full bottle worthy. Highly recommended.

I now have it! This is, hands down, one of the absolute best and most unique smelling ouds money can buy. This is deservedly on par with Frederick Malle's The Night when considering a top notch and luxurious oud. Albeit not smelling similar. This smells like oud and muted amber and sandalwood. Oud being the front and centered star of the show. The oud is animalic, but in an appreciable way. The stank, imo, lends to it's intrigue. In regards to it's texture, it's perhaps one of the smoothest, if not the smoothest, fragrances I've smelled or owned. What I appreciate about this is it's wearability. Altho it's a stinker, it's blended in such a way that commands respect for the wearer. Granted, if you look the part. Something Malle's composition can't boast---at least not around just anyone---no matter what clothes you have on. Lol Longevity is thru the roof. This is a one on the chest and one on the neck perfume. Anything more and it can be potentially off putting for some. Unless you're the night at the opera or gala going guy. In which case I would recommend no more then 4. (One on both wrist) This is the kind of scent that is meant to draw people in. It's supposed to make people want to confirm the niceness of what it is they're smelling. It is NOT suppose to scream out. Again, the longevity is phenomenal and if you over spray this it's going to stay that way for HOURS. Making you the guy to negatively talk about. Lol All and all, with this purchase, I'm now at point in my journey where I'm content. You literally couldn't give me stuff at this point. I don't want it, no matter what it is. In fact, I may start selling stuff. The only thing I MAY grab is Amouage's Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco. Albeit, I don't need it. I have Fumerie turque, Atman Xaman and Zegna's "Strength", which I deem to be the best of the best tobaccos. It's just that when Amouage makes a tobacco, it's not to be taken lightly. Lol Until next time folks...

تست امشب اگه چشمهای منو می‌بستند یا عطر رو بدون نشانه میدادند تست کنم . محاله ممکن بود ذهنم بره سمت ی برند دیزاینر مگه میشه این کیفییت تو ی برند تجاری گرچه ی موی گندیده کارتیه می ارزه به هزار تا برند خلاقانه ولی تا قبل از این واقعا مرسوم نبوده عطر عود اند عود ی کلاس دیگه ای از عطر عودی رو داره تو ی برند تجاری تعریف می‌کنه عود اند عود اصلا اون چیزی نیست که تو فرگرنتیکا فقط با تک نوت عود معرفی شده . اتفاقا برعکس ی آکورد کمپلکس ارینتاله که در شروع بوی عود امبر گریس و پچولی و مر مشهوده . ی عطر با فضای کاملا عربی اما بینهایت فاخر و مجلل . کارتیه هر عطری میسازه لعنتی بوی تجملات و ثروت میده اگر عود دوست دارید . اونم عود طبیعی شدیدا این عطرو پیشنهاد میکنم . برای این میگم طبیعی که کاملا وجوه اسرار آمیز و هیجان انگیز بخور عود رو به نمایش میزاره چوبی .فلفلی . انیمالیک . صمغی . کپکی . میوه ای . فارغ از استارت و نیم ساعت اول این عطر که انگار وارد یکی از کاخهای مجلل داستانهای هزار و یک شب شدید . روند عطر استوار میشه روی نت عود . عود خودش به تنهایی ی عطره کامله . و این لعنتی منو همش بیاد دهن العود میندازه بشکل عجیبی این عطر با کیفییت و زیباست و بشکل عجیبتر اینکه من تا امروز این کیفیت و نمایش عود رو تو برند تجاری ندیدم . اگه اون وجه انیمالیک امبرگریس و کپکیه پچولی رو با حس رزینی و دارک و چرک عود دوست دارید . شدیدا این عطر شماست که اگر بخواهید همچین چیزی بخرید از هر مارک دیگه راحت باید ۳-۴ برابر هزینه کنید ‌ کیفیت عطر خارق العادست پرفرومنس خیلی عالیه و تا ۱۲ ساعت بعد روی پوست به ملایمت احساس میشه . در ضمن ذهنتون هم از عطرهای ارینتال عودی و عربی و حرمی معمول که با رز و زعفرون و کندر همراهه پاک کنید عود اند عود کارتیه ی عطر کاملا عود محور و انیمالیکه .

Tried this at Saks yesterday and got a sample to take home. Somehow I had not noticed this before, so I was surprised that Cartier even had this (I thought the Number Series was their last product...), I digress...I love oud frags, and this is very much an oud fragrance. With that said, it is not like a Tom Ford oud that you notice immediately. It is much more subtle and buttery smooth. It is oud but softer. This is not to say that you wont smell it, it just does not project like many of the typical pungent ouds that most of us have become accustomed to. Longevity is great, 18 hours and I can still smell it (I sampled it on my wrist, and while I had Oud Wood applied to my upper torso as normal, it had long faded away.) Oud & oud dries down to a soft, smooth, dirty, woody fragrance over time. Is this bottle worthy...while I enjoy this, at the current price point I can not say it is needed for me for 5 months out of the year. If your collection of the typical ouds is full, and you want something lighter and different; this might be a nice compliment for this Fall/Winter season. Just my .02

Incredibly elegant, smooooooth, and oh so charming! This is light, yet densely woody, with something reminiscent of putting your nose in an aged oak barrel, with a distant whisper of sweetness. Oud & Oud is pure class and refinement. While it need not be reserved for formal occasions, I don't know that I'd waste such precious juice for running quick errands. What I'm NOT getting (that others note), is any smoke, animalic/barnyard notes, nor any semblance to Tom Ford's Oud Wood (which can't hold a candle to this gem). You might as well compare diner food to haute cuisine. Truly, you can't find a better fragrance for "oud beginners" - and oud aficionados will gush over this. There's nothing "challenging" or harsh about this oud. Any rough edges have been expertly polished away to an artful finish. While it has incredible staying power and lasts morning until the wee hours of the night, it does sit rather close to my skin (and to be fair, my skin eats fragrances). And did I mention this is completely charming? Highly recommend a full bottle if you can get your hands on it.