Aoud

Love at first smell. I can only say that about a couple of fragrances, but this one for me was a showstopper. This sensual oud begins enveloped in fragrant rose sweetened with honey. Cinnamon, clove, and saffron captivate in their warm embrace. Sandalwood provides a sense of light and airiness to this luscious fragrance while patchouli anchors the scent in its depth. One of, if not the best, oud I've ever sampled. As for longevity it's not the greatest, however, the scent more than makes up for it. Update: I think the reason this one hits differently than a lot of Rose/Oud fragrances for most people is because of its insane airiness. I don’t believe there’s much real oud here. I’ve come to the conclusion that a rather incredible illusion of an airy oud is produced here through a combo of: Sandalwood/Sandalwood synthetics, Cashmeran, Patchouli Coeur or similar airy synthetic (Clearwood, etc.). This fragrance is one of the airiest, least dense Ouds on the market, stripped of any apparent phenolic cues. If real oud were used at this concentration, the scent should last considerably longer and oud should remain evident in the dry down. I think it’s much more approachable for the average person than many of the more dense traditional Middle Eastern frags on the market. Still a winner IMO!

Yes it is another Rose Oud but a very nice one. Actually it is more of a slightly spicy rose with the Oud hovering in the background. The Oud used is of a lighter variety so it doesn't overwhelm the overall juice. The perfume contains other exotic Oriental notes such as sandalwood, cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg, honey, and patchouli. Complex, beautifully blended and intriguing, this is not as good as the Micallef Oud blend masterpiece 'Emir" but is more of a warm, comforting scent that is unisex with moderate to strong projection, sillage and longevity. Not particularly innovative but absolutely radiant and refined. Enjoy!

I have decided that Aoud is my favourite rose/oud fragrance. It leans slightly more oudy than rosy and there is a lovely spicy, savoury roundness that elevates it above the crowd. There's a funky, ripe sweetness that emerges deep in the dry down that toes a very delicate line between golden brown dates and sweaty ass. I guess that's the honey and sandalwood. The fragrance overall is quite strong and lasts a good while.

Intoxicating--a masterpiece of an oud fragrance. I'm even willing to forgive it for disappearing after a few short hours. The honey is boozey, the rose is soft, the spices are sharp, and the oud--lord, the oud.

A nice oudy fragrance with moderate sweet notes. The oud quality is a matter of argument...