Oudgasm Milky Musk Oud | 30

To preface, I predominantly wear traditionally male fragrances, followed by unisex, and least often feminine scents—though I still enjoy them. For me, it’s simple: if you like the scent, gender is irrelevant. I gravitate either toward fresh, soapy cleanness or full-on gourmand; there’s no middle ground. This fragrance sits firmly in gourmand territory, layered with musky, oudy depth—and it’s a masterpiece that needs to be experienced with an open mind. I own around six Kayali fragrances, and this one easily ranks at the top. The longevity of Milky Musk Oud is unmatched compared to their other releases; I can still smell it on myself after showering the next day. It does lean more traditionally masculine. It’s unusual—imagine rice pudding translated into a fragrance, with gentle spice and soft lactonic nuances. Compared to Vanilla 28, it’s significantly warmer, less “perfumey,” and arguably more gourmand. The scent is warm, spicy, distinctly Middle Eastern, and incredibly comforting. I think many of the negative reviews stem from its unconventional nature—this doesn’t smell like a typical perfume. This is firmly in my top three fragrances of all time, with comforting being the key word. It instantly transports me to the Middle East. Longevity: 9/10 Sillage: 7/10 Scent: 9.8/10

Writing that you don’t like oud on the page for an oud scent, and not even having smelled it, is giving main character syndrome. Maybe this wasn’t made for you then🤷 I don’t like seafood but you don’t see me barge into a seafood restaurant just to announce that I don’t like their food and say I wish they had lasagne instead ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Edit: After trying it for several days I think it’s lovely. Not gourmand though, more of a soft sandalwood with something dark and sensual in the background. Getting a full bottle as soon as I can afford it. According to reviews above it’s a ”dupe” for commodity milk but I have to disagree, there’s a big difference between a dupe and a similarity. It’s a creamy sandalwood just like Sunny side up, piano santal, Santal Blanc and milky musk. It’s more like Santal 33 if it didn’t have leather and was softer than being alike milk tbh. Drydown has something similar to Blanche bete

this is only a first impression but okkkk what 😍😍😍 very pleasantly surprised. the name is on point, a milky musky beginner oud. will test further. edit: I don’t like the pricing of Kayali perfumes. there, I said it. Just overpriced for these often childish, commercial juices. that said, this, especially layered with Oudgasm chocolate, is heavenly. really mellow, comforting, pillowy sweet woody milky scent, right up my alley for F/W. quite long lasting as well. walking past the scent strips 12 days later I could smell it in the air. will consider getting this combo during the Christmas sales.

This is very true to the name. I get milk, I get musk, I also do get whiffs of the strawberry cream throughout the wear. This usually lasts for about 5+ hrs on my skin and clothes. Once I go through my travel size, I am definitely picking up the full bottle. I regret not getting the larger size in the first place. It's the safest oud scent I have in my collection. It's in the base, and I do smell it, but it's not the star, and I like it that way. It's complimenting and grounding the milky notes.

I really like this! Very powdery and sweet with a lovely, creamy, woody undertone. The projection and longevity are great much like the rest of the Oudgasm collection. I fortunately don't get the strawberry cream, I just get airy, fluffy, creamy vanilla and sweetness. I think this is pretty similar to Glossier You Doux, perhaps just a little darker. I would definitely get a small bottle of this!