Mystery Oud

Here is another fine example of an oud fragrance that doesn't include rose, and I do mean fine. Pure elegance in a bottle. My only complaint is that there is not quite enough oud for my taste, but that is a minor grievance. The scent as a whole is exquisite, and it is very well-blended. Those little hints of violet and Iris are a master stroke of olfactory genius. I can see the comparison with TF's Noir, but I feel Mystery Oud is more delicate and luxurious. For anyone like myself who is a little jaded by the ubiquitous oud/rose combo, give this a try. Longevity and silage are both moderate. Suited to any season or occasion, but more suited to night-time wear. I love it.

Another Daniel Josier to obsess over! Mystery Oud is a badass dark, inky, musky, leathery amber. There is a nice, but not necessarily obvious, iris note in the heart, and the base grows increasingly ambery over time. After a few hours, what remains on my skin REMINDS me of Musc Ravageur. They are not the same fragrance, but if you like MR, you should definitely try this. The name of the perfume is very fitting. It’s dark, mysterious and magnetic. I would like a full bottle.

Excellent men's perfume. I've always used mens cologne and did not realize how aromatic and long lasting mens perfume is. I thought perfume was for women, but I've had lots of compliments from women and my girl friend loves it which is what I was really looking for 😍

This is an unusual fragrance in that the Powdery ionones are cold and green, almost geranium or rose like, the violet sweetness only just rears it's head as it settles right in. There's clearly a clean, musky oud at the back of that maleki variety, (AdP Calonia Oud or Guerlain Santal Royal) but dialled right back again. It's a interesting oud but I don't like it and I'd never choose to wear it. Update: I thought to myself what a bizarre old review this is, but it's only from last year. Can't believe I thought this was 'oud-like' in the vain of a Colonia or Santal or Oud Maleki because it really isn't upon wearing it today. It's more of a rough sawn, sandalwood joss stick with some pot pouri and a definite nutmeg note. I don't mean any of these things is a bad way, It's a very appealing fragrance and not as piercing or odd as the oud dominated comparisons I made first time around, in fact oud and synth oud purists would be annoyed that it's got oud in the title. Re:Update: I was thinking what does this remind me of? I'm really not sure? Then it hit me, and it's only a very mild association, Tom Ford's Noir for men which is a fantastic, dark complex fragrance and this is not that at all nor is it as round and smooth as Noir.

#1771 in my “Tour de Fragrance” Got this decant from scentsplit.com. I’ve become a fan of Daniel Jossier, and I am a fan of woody leather scents generally. With the angelica and the huge dose of nutmeg giving this a slightly sweet opening I thought I was not going to like this. But it settled down in about ten minutes and I really do like its old school almost barbershop vibe. It’s not wildly different from Lataffa “Taj Rasi Silver Edition” which adds some citrus to these notes and runs $50, so you might be happy with that alternative and save $70. But I really like this combo without a citrus note hiding everything else. Most reviewers don’t seem to agree with me on this but I prefer the complexity of Memo “Iberian Leather” to this and the Lattafa. But I spend a lot of time in the forest and the earthier more animalic scents appeal to me. That said, this is reasonably priced, masculine, good longevity, but moderate silage, inoffensive, and I think it works for business or intimate wear. I prefer something with more projection, so not a buy for me. Good Luck and Good Hunting!