Another Oud

I wanted to know what Oud smelled like. Based on reviews from this website, Juliette Has a Gun Another Oud, sounded modern, accessable, and a travel size was fairly inexpensive, so this was the scent I chose. I am unsure why people need a "Starter Oud" fragrance. It makes the ingredient sound terrifying. Like too much oud will send you into the throws of madness!! Mwhahahahahahaha! But many here said this was a good "starter oud", so this was another reason why I chose Another Oud. I excitedly sprayed this on a card, terrified to spray it on my skin. I just couldn't wait to find out what this rare Agarwood tree sap smelled like! It smelled like... tree sap. My father was a lumberjack and he would come home with something he called "tree gum" that you could chew and it made your breath smell like trees. It was some type of gummy tree sap, and that is what this smelled like on a card. I really didn't know what all the fuss was about. Fearless, I sprayed this on my arm, and it was just... beautiful. Warm, smooth, creamy, a hint of spicy...just a lovely magical, almost masculine, scent. I did not get raspberries at first, but I do get a hint of sweetness in the dry down. I love this magical scent. I love to wear it to bed. I love to spray it under gourmand fragrances, and under deep berry scents. I ordered a full bottle. And now that I know what Oud smells like (with my sanity intact) I can pick up that fragrance note in my Delina Exclusif. I immediately searched for some other affordable oud fragrances. I ordered a 9ml of Jo Malone's Velvet Rose and Oud, and a full size of Montale Honey Aoud...again being cautious, so as not to delve into MADNESS! I cannot wait to find out what oud with roses smells like, and what oud with honey and cinnamon smells like. I'm assuming, since I started with this fabulous synthetic "starter oud", that I will survive the experience... Wait...aren't all perfume notes synthetic?

I was very surprised by this fragrance and I'm glad I tried this one of this house first. Given the reviews, I was a bit skeptical or rather on guard and anticipating not enjoying it (unwise, I know). I love Oud and have smelled a few amazing ones. But when I spritzed this it was an instant love and I don't know why! I am not a fan of raspberry because I feel I over did raspberry or rather the 90's overdid raspberry(BBW). But this just smelled great to me. The entire composition is delicate in my opinion and makes for a great introduction to Oud in general. I definitely recommend trying this if you are leery of launching into a full blown barnyardy/and or medicinal/bandaidish Oud. I feel the Ambroxan is really gorgeous in this and it really softens the Oud that is there. I find this super light, sexy and warm. Like a warm, promising, breeze. This is really great for an early evening mixer or cocktail hour IMO, and I believe it is a perfect Oud fragrance for the marketplace where you won't blast people away. All in all, the kind of Oud you can spritz and go right out the door, instead of spraying and waiting 30 minutes for the dry down "Safety zone" before going out among people. I didn't find the raspberry very synthetic and remember, I'm tired of raspberry. Longevity was very good for me, about six hours and I didn't spray full sprays. I would invest in a FB. <3

Another Oud is a light and unisex oud with a raspberry chord that gives it a soft and gentle quality. It’s perfect for both men and women. This oud is great for everyday wear, no matter the season. It won’t make you feel out of place or like you’re wearing something weird. The opening notes have a pleasant and slightly cold bergamot, followed by a non-sugary raspberry. The raspberry chord is really intoxicating and unexpected. It surprised me at first when I first sniffed it. It’s a perfect and fascinating combination that sets it apart from other ouds that may be too overpowering or earthy. As the oud wears on, the ambroxan becomes more pronounced, with a musky background that’s not too overpowering or unpleasant. The oud itself is pleasant, light, with a smoky vein that sets on the skin without being overpowering. It’s a “civilized” oud that exudes elegance. Overall, I really enjoy Another Oud. It’s a unique oud that’s quiet and politically correct. It’s persistent, muted, and has good longevity on my skin.

One of the best ouds! Another Oud, along with Midnight Oud, are two for the best ouds I've tried in the past year. In Another Oud, the woody, rich oud is obvious from the beginning. Accompanied by a hint of raspberry, which adds a very delicate accord of sweet fruitiness that, in turn, adds a faint delicious depth to Another Oud while maintaining it's oud-iness without ever turning it into a gourmand or an outright fruity scent. Meanwhile, the amrboxan, barely noticeable as well, serves to cool & lighten the scent without changing the smell. Excellent utilization of it here. The resultant smell is a a light, cool, soft, & airy rich oud smell with a mild hint of raspberry fruitiness. Absolutely beautiful! What makes it even better is that this is a unique smell. There are not a lot of fragrances that smell like this. A versatile winter wear. Being a light oud with a mild fruity accord makes it suitable for occasions & causal wear alike. Another Oud gets a "Love"! I really do love it.

This one will forever be in my fall/winter collection. I've gone through 2 big bottles and on my third bottle now and its half full. I dont think this is a safe blind buy and you'll either hate it or love it. First initial spray comes off harsh but the magic is in the dry down. It's sexy, seductive, warm, spicy, oudy and delicious with a hint of sweetness from the raspberry. The raspberry is not a gourmand raspberry its more of a realistic raspberry and it mixes so well with the oud. As a woman I absolutely love this. This fragrance will always have me in a chokehold. When fall/winter comes around I cant wait to bring this baby out. As for the longevity its absolutely beast mode. I've taken a shower and can still smell it on my skin. I get over 10 hours of wear. Ambroxan just sticks to my skin like glue.