Oud Mood Elixir

I thought I would be challenged by this perfume but I was pleasantly intrigued. The core of it is west oud accord with amber vanille, hence its low price. However the top and middle notes work wonders. The opening is quite camphoric giving me hints of mint scented old lady wardrobe smell, you know the one which gives the impression of a collage of old perfumes. Spicey notes: cinabbon like with a nice hint of saffron making the note rounder-with depth. Woody: maybe it is the sandalwood after all which gives the camphoric feel. Down the road you get a caramel feeling - the scent comes off as gourmand. Interesting and maybe challenging for some people. For the price it is a blind buy afaic, as long as you don't mind wearing something not being a mass pleaser. Not

This wears extremely feminine and well balanced on me with NO trace of barnyard. The woods are smooth and the suede barely registers ... to the point where I'm wondering if claims of animalic stench are just histrionics. Extremely simple but the top notes are blended so perfectly that the they become a mysterious spicy element that lasts all the way through. Lucky me that this works for me because it's so nice that the prices is astonishingly low.

Not sure if those notes listed are correct hmmn. Otherwise pretty damn good Oriental OUD fragrance, pleasent floral notes I can smell lilial or synthetic Lily of The Valley in this along with resins, sillage is only intimate and as far as longevity goes lasts for about 8-12 hours. Its certainly not a boring scent. Bit on the feminine side but still very much unisex, absolute must for those who love a exotic oriental scent like myself.

This one isn't for everyone, but it sure as hell is for me and my brother. Took some from him in a small bottle, smells intoxicating. Nice Oud smell, with that little bit of vanilla. Some people might not like it as per the reviews, but it is a nice scent. 7/10 Might not work for everyone.

Honestly it's not bad, smelling it on me i get what the bad reviews are saying. I sprayed it on my daughter and it smelled pretty good. I'll rate it 7.5/10. You definitely have to like oud to enjoy this. It does have a heavy fecal oud note in it.

Although I have an embarrassingly large fragrance library, I find myself frequently reaching for this bottle; its unique composition intrigues me from opening, approaching dry down, dry down, through total dissipation. Bravo, Lattafa!!

Honestly this is not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. I actually enjoy it. You gotta like oud to like this because it's very oud forward and it's a synthetic oud.

I was looking for the "Oud Mood | Lattafa / لطافة" perfume online since these Arabic fragrances are not found in Italian shops; I was intrigued mainly by the resemblance they attribute to "Sheikh Shuyukh Luxe Edition | Lattafa / لطافة", which we will see better when I review Oud Mood. Four variations appeared when I typed Oud Mood into the search field, all available at a ridiculous price for a 100ml EDP. I let myself be tempted and blindly bought them all. Like all the pieces of the Oud Mood collection, the packaging and the bottle are lush and very accurate in every detail. For Oud Mood Elixir, the box is a burnished cylindrical tube similar to fine whiskeys, whose cap is hooked by a golden ribbon that keeps it anchored. And the thick glass bottle is blindfolded slave-style with a burnished ribbon of the same color as the box. Not to mention the heavy metal gold cap. Incredible how a perfume paid for around €15 can provide such expensive packaging. But what surprised me the most was the perfume enclosed in the bottle, which I will try to describe. According to the olfactory notes, the fragrance should be spicy, with leather, woody, and amber influences. Why did I write in the title not to get too close to the fragrance? When the perfume touches my skin and mixes with my chemistry, it produces a somewhat unexpected reaction. Oud Mood Elixir announces itself with a strange, bizarre opening and is not very pleasant to my nose. Once the liquid comes out of the sprayer and spreads in the air, a fantastic aroma contrasted by an unpleasant smell assails me. The pleasant side consists of warm and sweet spices with a boozy touch, among which I recognize cinnamon and nutmeg. Their scent is similar to the powder I get when I grate a cinnamon stick and a whole walnut, a rich and intense spice. Cinnamon is dominant and overpowers all other spices. Instead, and I am a little embarrassed to write this, the dark and unpleasant side is similar to the smell of feces, a little animal, and stinky fecal matter. I checked the batch code and production date 08-2022 with expiration 08-2027, so the perfume has stayed good. I documented myself, and I discovered that one of the many ways oud resin can be presented is precisely the fecal, indolic, i.e., skatole. And this is the first time I've encountered this accord in a perfume, actually the second. Thinking about it, years ago, I bought and returned "Pepe Bianco (Eau de Toilette) | Gandini" precisely because this fecal smell was felt at the opening, and I thought it had gone wrong. In low dosage, and if smelled from afar, it has a floral and sweet nuance like jasmine, gardenia, and orange blossom; these flowers contain the character. However, if I smell it too close, the concentrated nature is full of wet-mustiness and smells like poop with a strong animal odor, so pungent and suffocating. So, for at least a quarter of an hour, the opening is a freak, both dirty and pleasant, and to some extent, can lend the fragrance a human, sexual edge, similar to how pheromones work. A quarter of an hour of pure terror, this one scared me more than a little. Therefore, don't let yourself be influenced by my sensations even if the perfume may initially seem repulsive and unfriendly, but at the same time, a small part of me is inquisitive, a little intrigued in a primal way by this dirty, musty, and full of life redolence. It takes half an hour for the perfume to settle on the skin, change direction, and release its true soul. In the heart, the creamy notes of sandalwood are revealed, interacting with the oud's animal ones and those of soft suede. The purely animal side of the oud dampens the raw aspect of the leather quite a lot, making it appear gentle, smooth, and velvety. Now the fragrance no longer scares; it is like a tamed wild animal, a tamed horse. At the base, the sweet spiced notes of vanilla are manifested, with its powdery and powdery sides just enough without crossing the fine line that separates it from being gourmand, supported by a salty and musky veil of amber, once again an animal musk and not at all clean or close to a fabric softener. There is also an earthy side that resembles patchouli's dark and slightly dirty notes, which is not mentioned but can be perceived at times. Now I can bring my nose to my wrists, the indolic aspects have vanished, and I get sweetness and warmth with a slightly smoky edge. The fragrance is completely different from the initial one, intimate and sensual. Having tested all the Oud Moods simultaneously, Elixir has nothing in common with the other three, and at no point did I perceive any similarities. The perfume does not excel in projection, which stands at a moderate value. It is pleasant to the people around us and not offensive at all. Instead, the duration is excellent, and I can feel it after many hours. As far as the season is concerned, I am comfortable wearing it on late autumn days and evenings when the first chills of winter are upon us. After the initial dismay, I conclude that Elixir has turned out to be a beautiful fragrance that takes time to understand and then gives pleasant sensations. I'm basing my feelings and review on a bottle I've owned since January 2023 (PD 08.2022).

Seeing the mixed reactions to this fragrance actually piqued my curiosity, and I ended up purchasing it. I really enjoy the original Oud Mood, so I wanted to understand why this “sister” flanker receives such polarizing—and sometimes even shocking—opinions. To my nose, it smells like the original Oud Mood with a generous dose of saffron and sweet notes—probably vanilla and caramel—layered on top. I also detect leather and a touch of woods. That sharp, prickly note at the beginning is likely saffron. Overall, it feels like various ingredients are stacked onto the Oud Mood base without having fully blended yet. As a result, the balance feels somewhat off at the moment. I can’t yet call it amazing, but I don’t dislike it either. It’s quite strong and projects significantly—one spray is more than enough. I plan to revisit this scent and review it again after some maceration.

It’s interesting how each person perceives and associates certain smell with A or B. To my nose, Oud Mood Elixir is a straightforward suede + oud + saffron perfume. Compares with the og, it’s less sweet and much dryer, with a gasoline-like nuance (don’t be fooled by the name “elixir”). It’s also nothing to do with stinky fecal or dog’s poop like some reviewers have said. I don’t know guys, maybe their dog’s poop and theirs really smell like oud and saffron? 😅 Because my dog’s shit and mine just smell like shit, not even close to this perfume. If you are into sweet smooth oud, you can pick Oud Mood. If you fancy green and moss, go for Oud Mood Reminiscence (silver). What about Oud Mood Elixir? So if you enjoy a light and simple leather oud saffron with lil fresh spices in the background, this one is for you. Overall, it’s definitely not as bad as many have said.

This is a nice leather fragrance that's balanced with spices, amber, and vanilla. I don't find it to be too much, the way other leather-forward fragrances can be. I might buy a full bottle eventually, but for now I'm happy to enjoy the sample when I'm in the mood for some leather.

As you can see by the ratings, this fragrance is all over the board. It is such an acquired smell so its risky to blind buy it but if you really like straight up oud, then it is worth it.

I hate this one. Nasty sour note. Edit: I’m starting to like it now. It’s not as sour as I thought, or I’m just getting used to the scent. The dry down is a lovely musky oudy goodness.

Wow I like this. This is not barnyard at all. Smell it for yourself. I have barnyard oud and this aint it.

This is a very strong scent with great lasting, I really liked it

I take my review back. After sitting this is very animalic.

The review is based on a sample I got and used. This is an intriguing and a funny one, and based on the reviews, a very divisive perfume. On my dry skin, first I get a citrus note + oud. It is not pleasant but it is not unpleasant either. After 20 minutes, I smell some rose and woody notes. After an hour, the perfume changes into a powdery, woody, smoky leather cocktail - again, the fragrance is not pleasant but not unpleasant, either. The vibe leans more to "the masculine". I must add that the Oud Mood Elixir drydown is nice, as in many Lattafa perfumes I have. All in all, IMO Oud Mood Elixir is an interesting fragrance, but not quite my cup of tea.

The reviews on this perfume totally crack me up 🤣 I’ve had it for awhile and it’s not bad, but there is obviously something in it that to some noses is really unpleasant. I prefer the Oud Mood reminiscence (silver one) though. This one however is a very polarising perfume it would seem! Mines definitely gotten better after sitting in the wardrobe for a year.

Oud mood elixir is spicy, animalic, and leathery oud. It is decent for what it is. Just not my type of oud.

***UPDATE***{ I think I got a bad batch with my first purchase...that gasoline undertone was...EEEWWW. A year later, I purchased another bottle and this one is MUCH BETTER. I smelled a hint of the gasolina...so you know what I did? I put it in the freezer for a few days (enclosed in freezer bag) and it smells SO GOOD now...it's powdery, suede-y, cinnamon-y, oud-y....it's nice. I will be wearing this this winter and in the next fall!} Something about the Elixir just does not go well with me. It smelled like a tinge of gasoline/rubbery scent in the background or foreground...I just could not take it. I tried it on and thought, maybe it would be different during the dry down. NO! I smelled like I worked in an auto repair shop all day and could not wait to wash it off. I ended up giving it away. NOT a safe blind buy. I have the Silver and Original. Not going to try the musk, don't wanna push my luck. I did get the Musk and I LOVE IT!!! I am going to try the Elixir again. I think I got a hold of a bad batch! Ok I got another it is different from the first one. I am going to spray, freeze and let it set...I will update in a few months! Oh, and I did purchase the Musk Mood...LOVELY!