Équivoque

I agree with @Scent.guide’s take. This is a truly beautiful woody perfume, aromatic in the most refined and controlled way. It’s serious work. Not friendly, not playful, and definitely not fancy. Équivoque lives in a darker, more reserved space. The woods are deep and dry, but what really elevates it is the aromatic facet brought by cardamom. Not fresh cardamom, not spicy sweetness, but a cool, dry, almost austere aromatic note that adds structure and clarity. Everything here feels deliberate, measured, and extremely well balanced. I don’t agree that it smells like other perfumes. It really doesn’t. Équivoque sits in a league of its own. It’s not trying to seduce or impress, it’s composed, distant, and self-assured. This is a fragrance for serious attire and serious moods only. If I absolutely had to name something that comes closest in spirit, it would be Grand Master by Mind Games, and even then, it’s not a one-to-one comparison. The resemblance is more about the mood and the intellectual weight than the actual scent profile. 10/10

Layer this with lost cherry! Heavenly!! Fresh spicy, animalic Assam oud (one of the best I ever smelt in a parfume) and amaretto, cherry almondy gourmand, heavy woody earthy. What a mix Highly, highly recommend this layering. By it self is the scent quit pleasent and enjoyable really original 😊 performance is above average and great sillage the first 2 hours then not so much for the rest of the fragrance life which is tops 9+ Hours sometimes less, the combo with lost cherry has the same performance if not I tad bit better!

Running through Dubai airport ,pulled the handbrake and stopped to see what all the fuss was about. Glad I stopped ! Needless to say, that if it sits well on your skin, you will buy it! There's no getting over this . If you are into high quality oud, then this is the one. Its very elegant, not to harsh not too lite either. The olfactory nerve can distinguish through all the notes, and off course that Assam oud is something else.....

Beautiful nonwestern oud made tame for western noses. I don't think anyone can not like this. Maybe if you're turned off by cedar. But it's mixed well with the oud and cardamom. Very lovely masculine smell with nice projection for the first couple hours and solid longevity that should last most of the day. Oud goes leathery and can the perfume can be overwhelming if used in large amounts or in warmer situations. Classy nonetheless

This smells like a very expensive lounge bar with all its dark, smoky and slightly spicy facets. Beautiful and bold. It’s weird but it smells like “power” to me hahaha I don’t definitely wear this one in case of some serious business related negotiations :) Oud here is very clean and slightly dry, but slightly gives some warm vibes. My ig: scent.guide