Oudgasm Smoky Oud | 07

This is a beautiful fragrance - it smells super rich and expensive. I didn't like it at first because it was just a geranium bomb in beginning, which I found super cloying at first, but I have learned to love it. When I heard 'smoky' I expected an incense smoke, like Ebene Fume TF for instance, but this isn't that at all. I wish this scent profile was a smoky incense because that would've elevated this perfume imo to a whole other level. Despite that, this is still a beautiful fragrance - not as oudy as I expected, has a sweetness in there which I am guessing is the rum. It smells very very similar to MFK Oud Satin Mood, just Kayali is a little heavier and carries more presence, whereas MFK is lighter and more delicate (still beast mode though) If you like MFK OSM, you will definitely like this. This is the most underrated out of all of her Oudgasm collection. No one speaks about this one, and this is my favourite out of the entire Oudgasm line. Not a safe blind buy (which is what I did, but got lucky) give this a chance, you will get compliments left, right and centre. Projection: 9.5/10 Sillage: 9.5/10 Longevity: 7.5/10 Fragrance: 9/10

This is lovely and I’m glad Kayali is releasing fragrances that incorporate their Middle Eastern brand heritage. This reminds me of something that would be put out by Amouage. It’s distinctive and doesn’t have that “mainstream” quality at all. Definitely more a scent for fragrance lovers, in my opinion. It’s beautiful but I can see how it would be challenging for some. Smoky Oud smells chic, luxurious, classy. Definitely a winter evening scent, and unisex. Punches above its weight for the price and I think this is actually a great value for an oud fragrance. The oud here is noticeable but very smooth, very much like the oud in MFK Oud Satin Mood. Whoever said below that if you like that one, you will like this - they were 100% correct. I will say Smoky Oud has less noticeable rose and is more woodsy, but the vibes are very similar. Despite the name, this is also not super “smoky,” or at least not overly so. (I definitely don’t get ashtray vibes or bbq vibes, which I was worried about).

When I initially bought this I didn’t appreciate it for what it is or understand a place/time to wear it. It’s not for everyone, the geranium is pretty intense and I think that’s what put me off. Now I love it and I think it’s mixed beautifully! Though I’m playing around with other scents to sweeten it up a little. Does anyone have good recommendations?

Can’t wait to try. Like Mona (Kayali founder) I love a good Oud. I have 3 of the oudgasm collection & from the looks of the notes in this beast I think I’ll be adding this Smoky Oud too 🥂

This is stunning and so well balanced. It’s beast mode and lasts a while so be careful with the sprays in small areas lol It’s a love for me!