ABSOLU FAWAKI Perfume Extract

Opens as a fruity oud bomb, really lovely not at all rotten or synthetic which alot of fruity fragrances tend to do in my experience. High quality sweet oud, no where close to synthetic oud accord which alot of mainstream oud fragrances use. As it dries down the fruityness dials downs a bit and some smokeyness comes forward which stays there until the scent is gone, in the drydown it becomes a bit more delicate and a bit "powdery" but not powdery? Really beautiful fragrance which I love, comes with 0,5g oud in the bottle which makes it oudier as it matures. Longevity is around 10-12h for me.

this might be my favourite execution of the Thai oud note. I like how recognisable and strong it is here but at the same time how complimentary all these sweet fruit are built around it. Although Fragrantica lists it as tropical, it doesn't smell of tropical fruit or any kind of fruit in particular, except for the raspberry which is very prominent in the opening. after a bit it goes from fruity to kinda honey-waxy-resinous, the sweetness is gone as it sets close to skin. at this point oud gets clearer and more prominent, but still wearable. I also start to pick up something almost boozy and smokey about it. beautiful from opening to end.