London Oud

I have been on a Fragrance du Bois bender for the past couple of weeks, acquiring practically all of their offerings. So, have at this stage tried everything with the exception of Parisian Oud (on the way). The 3 most likeable thus far have been Oud Violet Intense, Amber Intense and London OUd (quite the surprise. Oud Violet Intense is a superb scent unlike any other from my experience, like tucking into warm custard pudding with a topping of rum and raisin sitting in a buddhist temple with the best incense in the air. As for Amber Intense in another realm entirely , pure luxury for special occasions and an absolute treat all around. Last but not least is London Oud, no expectation for this on at the start, had approx. 5 other vials to sample all unmarked for testing purposes. In the end picked the last sample strip of the test grouping. Low and behold it was London Oud. Just one of those scents we frag fans come across every so often and you go WOW !. In this case, smooth operating grounded strong alluring mix of marine notes, spices with a a floral note a joy to most anyone and a very faint trace of oud tucked in the background. Whomever said London Oud resembles Kiton Black is onto something. I would go a step further and say Kiton Black with a small part Kiton pour homme is even closer to the mark. 8/10

ꜰʀᴀɢʀᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴅᴜ ʙᴏɪꜱ - ʟᴏɴᴅᴏɴ ᴏᴜᴅ 🔆, 🏖️ Spirit of athleticism 🤸💥 I want to start the year with a review of a "tool" fragrance that meant to be used in a very spesific activity. ʟᴏɴᴅᴏɴ ᴏᴜᴅ is not a perfume but rather an artisanal works that encapsulates "beautiful sweat" in a bottle. A salty scent with a touch of savory feel that works at its best when mixed together with human skin's perspiration. It can 'mask' and even elevate the smell of our sweat. I wear it specifically for workout only. That's why I think this will be the best choice for an elite athletes. This is definitely not for everyone and need some time to get used to. But when it does and worn at the right moment (especially in hot weather at daytime) I made a clear decision that this will be always in my collection forever. There is something primal and raw about this fragrance that makes me feel uplifted and always at high level of excitement. So for everyone who want to start this year with a resolution of working out more I highly suggest to try this. Hopefully you find it working as a perfect workout companion too. Thank you very much for reading 🙏. Let's stay active and get healthier in 2024 🤸💪 #vscentorientreview

London Oud begins with a winning combination of zesty lemon, bergamot and refreshing spearmint. While I appreciate the energising notes, the spearmint note gives a hint of an invigorating factor, transporting you to one of the many gardens scattered across the spring morning in London. Think dew on leaves and mists floating all over the hard nature of concrete. As time progresses, the fragrance evolves to a more complex mixture of white floral notes. I love how jasmines and lavender intertwine with each other, reflecting the buzzing, cosmopolitan nature of the city. Calone or most people know it as a marine note, binds the heart notes well. Once the sun sets, the air in London turns calm, like how the subtle nature of cedarwood stimulates a sense of tranquillity and wellbeing. Spices such as nutmeg and cardamom give the scent some needed body, displaying London’s rich cultural diversity before Oud’s thrill seeking and adventurous nature invites you out to a town and party the night away in one of the world’s iconic cities. Masterpiece.

Theif worthy My business and office got broken into and out of the 15 fragrances I keep in my office this was the only one they stole. I'm not to good at "you get this note and that note" but it's a fresh, spicy, strong wet woody smell. Almost like sharpening a pencil on a rainy day. This is a beast! Two sprays and you will probably choke people out. Especially here in California, so I would consider this more of a winter/fall scent. I have no idea how people can wear this during the summer. I wore this in 80°f weather and had to wash it off. The scent smells luxurious and imposing which is why I kept this in my office. I would wear this to important meetings and business deals but you wear this to a dressed up night out or date night. It wouldn't be odd but it would feel out of place if someone wore this with Jean/shorts and a t shirt.

London Oud encapsulates oud and sea notes, for a magical experience of ocean meets earth . Unfolding on skin with a cocktail of sweet citruses paired to mint and aromatic lavender for an awakening introduction to the senses. What a beautiful perfume this one is. Yes London Oud reads very aquatic on skin, but a stunning one at that, with subtle white floral nuances, aromatic cardamom contrasts, a great use of mint, providing a delicate herbal green element throughout the development , and organic oud framing the base for added depth.