Aigner N°1 Oud

Aigner Oud is all about a lighter, dress-up oud--along the lines of Creed Royal Oud--that is warmly spiced with a nice touch of rose and floral notes rounding out the composition. I immediately liked this fragrance. The oud is slight medicinal abut not overpowering to folks who don't like the Montale/Mancera type of oud fragrances. It is as though you are driving a bottle of Montale Aoud and decide to take your foot off the gas pedal and go one-quarter throttle down the road. It's a very nice and elegant oud fragrance interpretation that is safe for the office, and softly sensual in the drydown for more intimate settings. I feel this fragrance is completely gender neutral. The cinnamon, hazelnut, coriander and cloves give N°1 Oud a nice spiciness from top-to-bottom and the leather shows itself a bit during the drydown. Longevity and projection are excellent. This fragrance has a familiar vibe to it--especially the drydown-- just can't place any similar fragrances at this time. Oud lovers will probably like or love this one. Conversely, people who don't like oud (this is not a sweet, fruity or gourmand oud) may not like it during the first 2-4 hours, however N°1 stays within an arms length and later becomes an intimate scent during the drydown. This scent calms down an hour after the opening and sits much closer to the skin; it's not a skin scent but it projects moderately for the most part. N°1 is just a touch on the peppery side...I would not be surprised to learn there was pink pepper in this fragrance as a top note. The oud combined with cloves and other spices give N°1 a slight sourness and sweetness at at the same time, which is not atypical of oud fragrances. I had this experience from about 45- minutes to 2-hours after application. Initially, it seemed like honey or vanilla could have smoothed this one out a bit, but I am so glad it wasn't added since I have enough vanilla oud fragrances. IMO, this fragrance will strike a very slight sour accord if you wear it in temps above 80 (like I did during the Summer) or a slightly sweet accord if you were to wear it in cooler temps. Not recommended for use in warmer weather. N°1 projects moderately for about 4-hours and then slowly transitions to a close-to-the-skin scent at around the 6-hour mark. However, this fragrance continues to linger pleasantly on my skin for up to 14-hours. Overall, I would say it is long-lasting but not beast mode longevity because it sits pretty close to the skin after 6-hours...and is faint by 10. My impression is that it projects heavy for the first 1-2 hours, moderately for the next 2-3 hours and softly thereafter; overall moderate projection although I may revise my vote when I get to wear this in public when the fall arrives. Additionally, moderate projection is fine with me since I was looking for a safe, under-control, oud fragrance. The drydown is a touch powdery but I barely detect it and it's just the right amount. It's also woody/musky, which I will attribute to the cashmeran. To me, cashmeran is an odd note since it can't make-up its mind if it's woody or musky or whatever. 3 hours and 45-minutes later and it smells the same...lightly spiced oud, woody-muskiness and a bit of light leather. Moreover, the drydown after the 5-hour mark was quite nice..not so much oudy as it was wood-leather-musk. Moreover, there was a barelythere sweetness and spiciness to this fragrance--really nice and a bit intimate--that smelled familiar. Where have I smelled this drydown before? I'm scratching my head and my arse simultaneously wondering the answer to my question. Besides a touch of muskiness, I was surprised the drydown also had a light amber feel to it. Very odd! Regardless, it had transitioned into a very nice cuddle scent IMO. Oh, the leather is very light (not an in-your-face animalic type leather) so it may be imperceptible to many - it's just part of the blend. Overall, I really enjoy this fragrance. To me, it's great safe oud to wear into the office, and then snuggle on the sofa after work. Right now I'm teetering between like and love. C'est la vie.

#1141 in my "Tour de Fragrance" Very, very oriental, but with a very clean, Western agarwood. So not too oriental for business wear. Lot in common with Memo Paris "Iberian Leather" and Swiss Arabian's "Shaghaf Oud Aswad". If you already have those, this gives you nothing new in terms of notes. But, if you have Iberian Leather and it runs out, save some cash and get this instead for half the cost. The Swiss Arabian is only 25% of the Memo Paris price, but I think most of you will much prefer this to the Shaghaf as it's much more leathery. Good longevity and projection. Successful blind buy for me! Unfortunately the other scents from this "No.1" line are EDTs, so not for me. But I'm going to hunt down the "Initial" scents next. Car pool, elevator, small office safe, and I think fine for a romantic encounter. Cool weather wear for me.

Well, guys, seriously... this is absolutely amazing juice. I don't understand why the fragrance community is not hyping it up. Totally underrated! It is really very good start for those who want to experience the oud note - it is not that sharp oud found in many (cheap) fragrances, rather it is very smooth, very soft oud. I can guess that the saffron plays a big role in the final result. I consider this fragrance a Tom Ford Private Blend Collection quality for much more reasonable price. Don't miss this beauty. I am just saying. :) @daniel.marinov.79: the projection and longevity will be heavily dependent upon your skin but if you spray it on your clothes, it will last for days.

I tested it yesterday in Douglas. Incredible fragrance! Very warm and sensual. The oud and incense remind nice and familiar combination of already M7 and Ferrari Essence Oud. I recommend this one to every oud lovers!

Can any of you gents please share a web that is selling this perfume .The official website does not seem to sale it Thanks..