Oud Cadenza

Having tried what is arguably the brand’s most well-known offering, Oud Maracuja, I wanted to explore more of Maison Crivelli’s offerings—starting with a 5ml decant of Oud Cadenza from a trustworthy source. WOW. There’s a lot going on in this fragrance, and it’s genuinely difficult to do it full justice in writing. The level of complexity and blending here is absolutely top-tier, and from the very first moments I’m completely hooked. I’ll try to explain what I experience... It opens with a vibrant yet almost dark, resinous oud that feels refined and polished rather than raw or animalic. It’s beautifully mellowed by saffron and a natural-feeling sweetness that prevents things from becoming heavy or oppressive. Much like Oud Maracuja, there’s a sense of contrast here ... brightness against darkness ... but the execution is very different. Unlike Oud Maracuja, there is no fruity passionfruit note. Instead, the sweetness comes from dates, caramel, and sugar cane. Together, they complement the oud incredibly well and make the composition utterly irresistible. As it develops, the fragrance becomes increasingly textural and nuanced. The sweetness never turns gourmand or overly sugary, bitter, or too strong; instead, it feels seamlessly woven into the composition, supporting the oud rather than competing with it. In the dry-down, the fragrance settles with touches of vanilla, tonka, and the slightest buttery nuance, yet the oud and its perfectly balanced sweetness clearly remain the stars of the show. My review doesn’t do this fragrance justice. Please go and try it. It’s an experience. It won’t be for everyone, but if you have the nose to appreciate complex and yet perfectly balanced oud fragrances, Oud Cadenza is sure to delight. An exceptional composition, and a reminder of just what Jordi Fernandez is capable of when the materials, ingredients, and budget are worthy of the Maison Crivelli name. Is it better than Oud Maracuja? There is no better. They are simply different expressions both standing among the greatest examples of how oud can be presented in the most beautiful, artistic and pleasurable way.

The first time I smelt Oud Cadenza I was in awe. This Harrods exclusive is extraordinary. Prior to this, I wasn’t ever a really huge fan of Madison Curveili. Oud Maracuja in my opinion felt overhyped and didn’t blow me away while hibiscus didn’t really attract my attention. However this is a masterpiece! Oud Cadenza takes my favorite notes and blends it all togethor. The gourmond yet dark and Oudy scent is soo captivating and addicting. Both my favorite notes of cinnamon and oud is perfectly blended in this scent. Oud Cadenza opens up with a more gourmond scent with a strong cinnamon and nutmeg note, you can get some of the sweetness from the saffron and a tiny bit of spice from the pepper. Then once it dries down it changes to a this dark, masculine, gourmond scent. It’s a unique take on the middle eastern scent but it works perfectly with both the date and the Oud note. The dry down is very sweet with the caramel , tonka bean and vanilla yet the Oud and leather help balance it out. I would describe this scent as Oajan with Oud or Angel share with Oud. Genuinely perfect. Oud Cadenza is an excellent winter and fall scent. It’s amazing for date nights and even formal occasions due to its Oud note. This fragrance has some phenomenal projection and lingevity. Literally off the tester strip alone it was projecting atleast 3 feet. And off the skin 3 sprays can fill the room! So far off my skin it has lasted close to 15 hours and I can still relatively smell the scent. I literally have no negatives for the scent other than it is costly. It’s around 220 pounds for the 50 ml but for what you are getting I think it’s definitely worth it! I don’t want to say that it’s already my favorite scent of all time since I just got it yesterday. But it might just be the best scent ever. The blend of notes is a masterpiece! Scent: 10 Projection: 10 Longevity: 10 Value: 7 Overall: 10

Where do I begin, genuinely a beautiful fragrance. Honey, sugared fruits, all balanced out with a strong oud accord. This fragrance is a perfect balance, the first oud gourmand i’ve ever smelt. Really something that reminds you why you pay the premium for Maison Crivelli. My only complaint is the oud accord can come off harsh in the opening at first, not in an animalic direction, more in a rubbery oud direction, as it dries down it blends more masterfully, and makes the fragrance feel more balanced. Don’t even think about spraying this more than twice, you’d be wasting money and choking yourself out. You only need 2 sprays. Super strong, stays on clothes forever. Performance is not a problem whatsoever. This fragrance is apparently inspired by a night in Europe partying on a yacht( i think it was a yacht, maybe something in that realm). In my opinion it encapsulates that feeling, warm, playful, not too masculine, but reminds you it’s still a manly fragrance. Would be perfect for as the evening gets cooler, you are given an alluring warm, masculine scent. This scent would be golden for a fancy dinner party where you want to impress but not be over the top by taking up too much room. Overall, well done fragrance. Super unique and if you can try it please don’t hesitate to. One of the most underrated fragrances i’ve smelt, and if it wasn’t for the exclusive price I’d gatekeep the fuck out of it.

In one word - beautiful! This fragrance composition is very beautifully crafted👌🏻. At first, it somewhat reminds me of its predecessor- OM, but only at the beginning. Then, the scent unfolds quite differently. The first thing I noticed is that the composition sounds much softer, the oud is quite delicate, and I think it could be liked even by those who are not familiar with ouds. The resinous facets are also quite noticeable, making the fragrance rather viscous and cozy. I also detect sweetness in this scent, but the sweetness is very delicate. I can't pinpoint exactly what gives this sweetness because the pyramid is extensive, and it's not easy to isolate individual notes since the fragrance is quite cohesive. At the same time, there is a certain airiness in the fragrance that adds lightness to its sound. I think this fragrance will be equally good in both warm and cold seasons. It's currently 27 degrees outside, and I can say that the composition is not heavy and lacks unnecessary loudness. Definitely the most wearable oud in the line! I think a large of fragrance lovers will adore it🫰🏻. UPD. Adding to the review after 4 hours of wear, the fragrance has revealed itself quite differently, becoming more fruity and sweet, but I still detect the resinousness. Ultimately, a very wearable fragrance!

This the 3rd Oud creation from Maison Crivelli which recently added to The lovely Oud Trio This is innovative and groundbreaking oud which belongs to gourmand spicy woody family but not the ordinary familiar gourmand that you are thinking about.... This one is midway between Oud Marcuja & Stallion , which has their DNA but moves in another direction, the direction of your heart as it is lovely and mass appealing creation... It starts extra spicy with saffron , gingery cinnamon with hints of sweety Oud which slowly becomes more apparent & very well blended with the leathery caramel , you will feel it as a very warm ,balanced & not over sweety at all... The addition of musk & vanilla & cacao make the blend softer and make the Oud here addictive & divine creation...The performance is perfect and will surround you all the day 🫶🏻🌹🫶🏻 الاصدار الثالث من مجموعه العود من دار Crivelli ، جوهره جديده تضاف لسابقيه ، العطر له روح Marcuja & Stallion و لكنه مختلف و فريد ليكمل الثلاثيه الرائعه ، له بدايه سبايسى قويه من القرفه والزعفران المدعوم بالزنجبيل و الهيل مع لمحات من العود والكراميل ، الذى يزداد تدريجيا بالدخول لقلب العطر ، اضافه الفانيليا مع المسك و الكاكاو جعلت العطر انعم و كسرت حده العود ليصبح مخلوق رائع مناسب للجنسين ، الاداء اكتر من رائع 🫶🏻🌹🫶🏻 Instagram @ Egyptian_Jasmine