Death

The variety of reviews for this one is astounding. Let me add my counterpoints. 1. This is not a clone of Amouage Interlude - that would be Paris Corner Killer Oud, not PC Killer Oud Death by Oud. This is a clone of Chopard Oud Maleki. 2. The name is terribly misleading. The oud here is barely detectable. The stars are the amber, tobacco, supported by a coconut note, something resinous like galbanum or olibanum, and a smooth sandalwood. Yes, I know these notes aren't all listed, but they are there. 3. I have tried almost all of the Killer Oud series clones, and their general longevity is very impressive. But I agree that this one's longevity is moderate, as is its projection. As to whether this is "worth" $28 - oh Hell yes! Initial impression is of a lively amber fragrance. With one chest dribble, wafts are elusive, with coconut vibes. Nose down shirt (NDS) at 15 minutes agrees with the amber and coconut, with a hefty sandalwood that is nonetheless well integrated. Oud is hardly detectable at this point. I sense no grapefruit, leather, and not a ton of lavender. Tobacco, yes, and spices, tho I can't ID them yet. At 3.5 hours, this is actually a tick stronger in wafts than it was at the beginning, coming in at medium/light. Largely the same, though I am noticing some artemesia underpinning the amber, tobacco, dry coconut and sandalwood. I like it quite a bit, but I would want to compare this to Armaf Radical Brown before I bought a bottle of this. But I already like it better than PDM Herod as a tobacco scent. The oud is also contributing a bit more, but is not animalic or overwhelming. It sort of plays here like an herb or warm spice tone, same role. As to the "spices" element, I would suspect cinnamon, eugenol, as well as a touch of sunscreen, in addition to the artemesia, but low in the mix. At 6 hours, despite several reviewers complaining of poor longevity, this is still wafting lightly but not weakly, without much change. NDS actually seems stronger, especially in the spice/artemesia/bitter notes, while the tobacco, and to a lesser extent, amber seem to have declined. The coconut is still active at its former level. A very light smokiness, that continuing touch of resins and maybe a touch of incense are now in the background, mostly seeming to supplement the sandalwood. So, less sweet, less creamy, more bitter, more green and more woody. It is a pretty nice piece of development, esp this far into the life of the fragrance. Again, I am amazed that the official notes don't include sandalwood and dry coconut, but they both play a role from beginning to end. This can work for either gender as long as the person wearing it doesn't mind standing out a bit, and has some years under their belt. Too rich for warm weather. Moderate to low projection makes this safe for the office, good for snuggling next to the fireplace with your sweetie.

Ooh the tassel is so light and feathery!!!! How lovely 😂 This is what it’s all about right here fellows. Blind buying to save money and you find that one. This is it ! Great performer right here. I’m usually scared of trying or blind buying an oud fragrance. Could end up with another Calgon smelling juice like Satin oud again. But being that it’s supposed to be a great tobacco fragrance why not ? It was a number one tobacco fragrance from a YouTube influencer . And I’m a sucker for what tobacco does to a fragrance. So I took a chance. And it paid off I wouldn’t call it a Tobacco fragrance no more than I would call it a citrus frag. But it’s all there supporting each other working like a team. No spotlight hogs in this show. And To my surprise this is very good. Very well balanced. Nice and bright and an almost vanilla like thing going on with the balance of amber. if you’re scared of oud like I was don’t be. Take a dive with this. This Does not smell like Calgon or funky oud. Slightly animalic , you have to look for a smell of a tobacco leaf because it’s blended so well. But you don’t have to look hard. Just a beautiful balanced juice right here !!! I almost want to say it’s boozy. Nice blend of spices so it’s harder to detect cinnamon and nutmeg and allspice. I believe this has all those but it’s blended so well that the fragrance is just beautiful. Smells like it cost more than the $30-32 I paid for if. It has great staying power and projection for a cheapie dupe. Can’t complain at all. It makes me want to try all the others. There’s just so many hidden gems and cheapies around right now that Damn can’t help but to smell like a million dollars✌🏾

Death by Killer Oud is a rich, enigmatic fragrance inspired by Amouage's Interlude, offering a more approachable yet equally compelling alternative. This scent masterfully balances boldness with smoothness, showcasing a blend of smoky, woody, and spicy notes that are perfectly harmonized for an unforgettable experience. The opening greets you with a striking burst of incense and oregano, creating a dramatic, smoky effect that immediately captures attention. As the scent unfolds, the heart reveals a complex interplay of amber and myrrh, bringing a warm and resinous sweetness to counterbalance the smoky top. The oud emerges subtly, providing depth without overwhelming, ensuring a smooth and cohesive progression. One of the standout features of Death is its exceptional blending. Each note transitions seamlessly, never overpowering, but building toward a well-rounded, sophisticated dry down with earthy and woody nuances. Performance is stellar, with strong sillage and impressive longevity that rivals its inspiration, lasting 8-10 hours on the skin and longer on clothes. This fragrance is perfect for evening wear, cool weather, or any occasion where you want to make a bold yet refined statement. Death by Killer Oud captures the essence of Interlude’s smoky grandeur but softens the edges for broader appeal, making it a fantastic choice for lovers of dark, daring scents.

Yup, this gets the job done. I fell in love with Costume National Homme recently and after doing a little research, my friend Dominique Ropion did what quite a few perfumers are known to do: reiterate DNA of a fragrance over and over again. Costume National Homme seems to have come from Chopard Oud Malaki. From Oud Malaki and CN Homme came many other derivative works: Halfeti (and all of its flankers), Blazing Mr. Sam, Nishane Papelfiko, and quite a few others. There is an entire army of clones of all the aforementioned fragrances. Typically the later clones are the better ones, as they improve the formulas to get a leg up on the competition. I have to say, Paris Corner pretty much nailed this one right out of the gate. It definitely needs some time to mature after air is in the bottle, but after that it smooths right out and performance increases. Is it synthetic? Yes, but to a degree all of these frags are. It is close enough to the originals that I could recommend using this as a replacement. Performance is good, long lasting moderate projection. All in all, a very impressive effort. I see prices going crazy on some of these ministry of Oud scents. I believe they have all been discontinued. This one is still pretty easy to find. I'd give it a 86/100 as a standalone scent As far as closeness 90/100

The variety of reviews for this one is astounding. Let me add my counterpoints. 1. This is not a clone of Amouage Interlude - that would be Paris Corner Killer Oud, not PC Killer Oud Death by Oud. This is a clone of Chopard Oud Maleki. 2. The name is terribly misleading. The oud here is barely detectable. I don't love oud overloads, so the name scared me. But this is actually one of the best blind buys I have made for a long time. The stars are the amber, tobacco, supported by a coconut note, something resinous like galbanum or olibanum, and a smooth sandalwood. Yes, I know these notes aren't all listed, but they are there. 3. I have tried almost all of the Killer Oud series clones, and their general longevity is very impressive. But I agree that this one's longevity is moderate, as is its projection. I will update as I go.