Gladiator Oud

Having been obsessed with gladiators since I was a kid, I jumped at the chance of trying a perfume (another obsession of mine) based on “warrior theater” when I saw Gladiator Oud hit the scene. When I first sprayed the fragrance on my skin it was a chilly day and I’d gotten out of a warm shower about 30 mins prior. The first spray garnered an almost immediate worry for me because the first thing I smelled was a very dense, sweaty cumin. Ever since trying Amouage’s Fate Man, the cumin note has been terrifying for me because I ended up smelling like curry for a solid 2 days - could not scrub it off. The hay note was also very prominent, but it wasn’t unpleasant. It added a very earthy element to the scent. I also noticed the saffron, which is one of my favorite perfume notes, and that helped me cope with the strong cumin note. I decided to stay the course and let the perfume unfold. About 30 minutes in, I realized that Gladiator Oud is a piece of art. I was working and, every time I moved my arm, this absolutely divine scent would waft up to my nose. It was earthy, sensual, complex and rich. I couldn’t stop smelling my wrists all day. It became sweeter as time passed, but maintained that earthy smell from the vetiver and immortelle. The Oud is beautiful, but very dry and a tad medicinal. I feel like the geranium and honey pull this away from becoming a heavier scent. I love the Patchouli in this as well, especially since Patchouli was a staple in Ancient Rome because it was everywhere and it covered the smells of daily life. Gladiator Oud definitely doesn’t smell like anything I’ve tried before. I ended up imagining that this is what hunky gladiators in TV shows and movies smell like when they’ve finished a fight. I also kept in mind that people of Ancient Rome treated the more successful gladiators of the arenas as rock stars. Women would pay to own their preferred, popular gladiator’s actual post-battle sweat so they could use it as an aphrodisiac. There’s an undertone of sweat/musk here in Gladiator Oud, but the rest of the notes keep it from being funky or offensive. I love how there’s history in this bottle. This scent will fill a room, for quite a while. Performance is impressive! People will smell it on you as you pass by them. I wouldn’t label this as a crowd pleaser or a safe blind buy, but if you want to stand out and if you feel like being unique and mysterious, wear this one.

I disagree with the review below me....I don't get a lot of oud I get more cedar and very high quality cedar at that. That Atlas cedar note is great and this smells like a very classy refined cedar high class man's fragrance. I was not expecting it to be this fresh and its actually very fresh although I would not wear this in high heat. It's a great mans fragrance and I am completely surprised because it's so good. I'm just smelling my arm over and over again lol. Initios Oud for Greatness and Thameen Carved Oud has alot more oud in it in my opinion. There is some slight oud but that cedar note with the spicy green freshness is blended so darn well. I really like this one. I got a bunch of samples from Habibi ny but this is a top contender with better performance in my opinion. So to conclude this is more smooth cedar and fresh that can be worn during the day. This is blended so extremely well so no stinking from any potential heavy oud smell. Try this is more fresh than you would think. Gladiator Oud. 8.7/10 Edit - the same aroma chemical that is in polo green I believe is in this as well. That bite in the opening is there of pure pine tree can be smelt but it's smooths out after initial spray. The ingredients though are in fact high quality. I'm voting that this "smells like" polo green because to me it shares many similarities.

Given my experience with the cumin in Vanilla Edesia, I was a little concerned about applying the Gladiator Oud sample, particularly since immortelle is also in the mix, which when not constructed well, can also come across a little sweaty. However, I can confidently say that, for me, the cumin and immortelle combination absolutely works here. Those notes compliment the other notes in this fragrance very well, and the rest of the composition keeps the cumin and immortelle out of the "funky pit" lane. I'd honestly take this over Overture Man by Amouage precisely because the cumin here isn't nearly as in your face. I wanted to love Overture Man, but the cumin in that edged into "funky" territory in the fragrance, at least to my nose. For me, this is full-bottle worthy (loving the saffron, the woody/herbal base, and even that cumin/immortelle combination), but this fragrance is NOT blind buy safe. Then again, you really shouldn't be blind buying anything, but if you are the type who likes to spin the wheel and hope you get lucky, this is definitely one of those you REALLY need to try before you buy.

This is obviously going to be divisive. Cumin and oud are two notes that can turn off a lot of people. Personally, I quite like this but wouldn’t splurge for a full bottle maybe due to the cumin overdose which limits this to quite cold weather. Also, I feel prefer many other ouds out there. Oud seven by matiere I feel is quite similar without the cumin. This is decant worthy IMO. I’ve seen some electimus bottles go for as low as $55-60 at that price this is a no brainer. However at $230 which is the lowest I’ve seen I’d rather something else.

The review above (he reposted it) had me curious so I checked the offical site. They offer a note list. LMR Oud oil contains real Oud. Mystery solved. Everyone is an expert on the internet! TOP Saffron accord Cumin seed Oil HEART Honey accord Geranium oil Egypt FOR LIFE LMR Hay Abs LMR* Immortelle Abs Balkan LMR BASE Oud Oil LMR* Patchouli Oil Indonesia FOR LIFE LMR* Ambregris accord Cedarwood Oil Atlas Vetiver Haiti For Life LMR* *LMR ingredients are the highest quality natural perfume ingredients, see below for more details.

To me this is a very addictive scent that fills a room and has a two block scent trail. Its my wifes favorite oud scent and shes not really an oud fan. Its not funky(oud) or sweaty(cummin) at all to me, even with your noise in it. In the air outdoors its strange the way it dances around. Date night signature worthy, if you timed it right. One spray is all you need, two max. Not a blind buy scent and definitely not a sweet juvenile scent. This is an unapologetic mans scent.

Why do I keep coming back to this fragrance? Maybe thinking about purchasing a bottle. Picking up dark Oud and ginger with fig notes. Campfire, leather and florals. Love it! I picture a battle hardened warrior on a horse with fire and destruction all around and spitting blood, fear, saliva and adrenaline to the ground. Who cares, this is life. Dark horse male vibes. Male protective vibes. A battle won and survived. Perfect for visiting the boss. Might make him nervous!

Along with a clean natural oud, the power is coming from cumin, hay, immortelle and unsweetened honey. It’s absolutely packed full of high quality LMR naturals and it feels like it. It’s full strength, and I can understand why some reviewers have struggled with it, but I adore it. It feels classy yet wild. The hay and immortelle mean it would work equally as well in hot weather as it does on cooler days. Follow me on Instagram: @TheScentiest

this just sweaty arm pit mixed with raw honey (not sweet) aromatic, slightly green, dry hay bales, its just so strange but for some reason I keep sniffing myself it's just weird can't put my finger on it but it's like I've smelt this before people always ask what I'm wearing and they love it One of my favourites of all time and a all day wear

Really a well constructed , well balanced smooth yet powerful perfume with a style of 80-90's perfumery. Good quality Oud paired with saffron , Cedar is excellent , at the same time spicyness&hay are giving the dry airy vibe and honey is adding the warmth i guess. all in all is a great one to have. Note : Not Very Oud dominant scent.

This is really good if you like oud. A warm spicy oud that's slightly sweet from the honey and refined with just a little powderiness. It's both bold and delicate at the same time. I like it a lot, but at the same time, if someone asked this is something a boomer would wear, I would say yes.

Fresh spicy oud fragrance Sweetened by honey Hay, cumin and patchouli giving it herbal and earthy qualities Animalic vibes from ambergris and oud A total beastmode fragrance that stayed on the skin overnight (12+ hours)

Savory (almost pickled!) oud with some interesting boozy and spicy accords. I like how unconventional it is: green and somewhat salty oud with a touch of sweetness. Very unique! Follow me on IG: scent.guide

Very pleasant Oud and Saffron, reminds me of Lail from Frederic Malle, no wonder since it the same perfumer but leaning more masculine here. Another impressive work from Julien Rasquinet.

WOW!!! This is so good. I can’t stop sniffing myself. The Immortelle and honey add this perfect subtle sweetness that makes this so cozy. This is a warm blanket on a cold snowy day.

Opening fresh spicy, cumin, saffron, animalic, sweet, I like it, Improves with drying

This is the first time I have ever sampled a fragrance from Electimuss. In fact this is the first time I have tried anything from England. I typically get fragrances from Italy or France or sometimes even the United States. Just wanted to let you know so you know where I'm starting from. In my opinion, a fragrance should do more than just take you somewhere or remind you of something. It should evoke something much deeper. It should stir your spirit and soul in a way that is almost inexpressible. And it doesn't necessarily have to be a positive reaction. It just has to be authentic and deeply personal. Some people think fragrance is about armchair travel, but that is a superficial view in my opinion. The best fragrance creators understand it is much more than that. It's about identifying something within yourself that has been forgotten. That specific feeling of remembering something you didn’t realize was forgotten. Gladiator Oud is an atmospheric fragrance. It's the location director more than executive producer if that makes sense. Upon initial spray, there is a significant kick of oud that is obviously authentic. Very strong. Thank God it only lasts for a couple minutes. Afterword, the commencement of Earth begins. Aside from the immortelle which is very sweet, everything about this fragrance is about the Earth. Very natural smelling, it's everything you could desire during the autumn months if you are not into gourmand scents. I don't dislike them, but they are not my favorite. Most of them are overly sweet and my stomach starts to turn after about an hour. The difficulty for me is trying to find something sweet or gourmand without going overboard. (ex: vanille antique is overly sweet for my skin). Gladiator Oud is perfect in that regard.

Interesting, this is like a cross between a spicy middle eastern scent and a really good 80's masculine powerhouse. Imagine Polo Green meets a sober Amouage Overture Man. Sharp, green, mossy, leathery, square shouldered, but with more woods, resins and spices. I want to say that I get some oud as well, but it's definitely not enough to justify the name, I think it's really more of a woody incense vibe with some cumin that makes it funky/animalic in a slightly armpit sweat-y kinda way especially if you smell it up close, and it could come across as quite animalic and fool you into thinking it resembles oud if you’re unfamiliar with the real thing. However, it's still quite a nice, complex, layered scent that shifts a lot according to the distance you smell it from, it's powerful and long lasting and it has a beautiful, elegant drydown, it almost reminds me of something Amouage would make. It's just that the name is slightly deceiving.

Having owned two bottles of Overture Man, I don't see any connection here. Where OM is grapefruit, cinnamon, myrrh, leather and sandalwood, Gladiator Oud is a very pleasant oud topped with sweeter notes. Though there are no fruits listed, I get a "red berries" accord (perhaps a result of sweet patchouli and honey?) that persists throughout the long life of the fragrance. The red fruit and oud combo reminds me of Malle's The Moon, both by Rasquinet. Longevity is impressive. One spray to the back of the hand lasted all day and past the evening shower. Accordingly, price is not too bad, considering that one bottle should last a long time. Very enjoyable, but not a full bottle for me.

This is honey oud like some other fragrance brands but with a much stronger (medicinal) real oud, a bunch of earthy tones and the honey is not overly sweet. The additions to the other honey oud fragrances here are a lot of cumin, a lot of patchouli and a bit of saffron which overall lends a lot of earthy and dry spiced leather tones. The geranium adds a touch of brightness to stop this overall being too dark, and there are some synthetics here that do this too which is good and bad. Very masculine imho. Reminds me a bit of Francesa Bianchi's Black Knight and Amouage Fate Man but I prefer this one, it's less like a spice kitchen and more matches the theme/name.