Ruby N Vanilla Oud

I love EBK Ruby n Vanilla Oud, I don’t care what the others say!! This is possibly one of the most opulent Vanillas ever, on the same scale as MFK’s Grant Soir (more how it fills the air than shares the same Vanilla, and also...a little reminiscent of the caramelly-toffee vibe of TT’s Tabit). The woody aspects are tertiary behind this distinctively Oud and Vanilla dominant creation. Superbly blended with fine, long lasting ingredients, RnVO is a joy to behold. I don’t get any barnyard oud at all, but it is a strong and present Oud for a mature person...it is extremely heady and very sweet but still comes off unisex to me. 9/10 (1 point off because it’s a bit linear) ...was not an instant love, but it grew and grew on me to the point that it became FBW. I also don’t want to smell like everyone else...RnVO has that little extra oomph that I crave...but be gentle on the sprayer, this can get nuclear and easily fill a room. Still, something about being cocooned in this scent feels luxurious and decadent, and I'm finding it extremely enjoyable!! And the drydown is Heaven.

An ethereal silky smooth vanilla, brightened with a clean subtle rose and an even subtler touch of smoke (frankincense & gaiac). The second main component is initially a strong animalic Oud but it eventually becomes enveloped by the vanilla and musks which tame its darker nature. A very interesting play on light and dark. Once it’s at this stage it’s quite gorgeous. Really enjoyed this composition. Didn’t find it as animalic as some suggested and it doesn’t last that long before it’s perfectly balanced in harmony.

This is like Delina Exclusif, less marshmallowy vanilla, and a more prominent oud. This is completely unisex. Its her more sophisticated, rich aunt/uncle living in Dubai. ZERO barnyard. If you get that, your juice may be “upset” from altitude or extreme temperatures. If its a sample it was likely decanted while it was upset.

As much as I love the Intense, I prefer this one most. Intense is fun and flamboyant. Oud is grounded and signature scent worthy. It’s not a stanky Oud. I find this one to be the masterpiece of all 3 Ruby N Vanilla perfumes.

De-li-cious! The intense version has this pastry vibe which is fortunately absent here. For some reason I smell slightly camphorated patchouli, rather than Oud. There is nothing animalic to my nose.