Blue Aoud

I swear, I don't see where all these negative reviews are coming from! This is why I take fragrantica reviews with a grain of salt. Dry rose oud with leather, that's what I'm getting from this in the beginning! This is a similar accord to my favorite part of Franck Olivier's Oud Touch, which is a clone of Dior Isphan. This is AWESOME! Upon closer inspection, there is a strong pepper note, but it blends beautifully. And the dry down is some kind of incredible awesomeness that I can't even begin to describe - completely different from the first whiff. Heavy pepper and saffron, but it's bright like a citrus-patchouli scent. HUGE projection and longevity from this one too. You can all take your negative reviews and stuff them where the sun don't shine. I like this one. I mean, I suppose I can see the comparisons to the smell of the old plastic dolls of the 90's... but how is that a bad thing?? When I was a toddler I used to chew on those dolls' faces because of that smell. 3 year old me had no problem with it, and neither does 33 year old me.

Blue Aoud is part of Mancera's Middle East Exclusive release, together with Black to Black and Aoud Sandroses.. I'm guessing the blue in its name suggests freshness as you would be greeted by airy and lively smell upon spray.. It's not aquatic freshness though, but dry and aromatic, more of phenolic type that stays till the dry down and this is what i really enjoy and like about it .. Oud scents are hard to pull off especially during summer but Blue Aoud works well during these days! Notes breakdown according to Mancera site: Head: black pepper, clove, saffron, fresh tarragon Heart: rose petals Base: precious oriental woods, sensual white musk, amber, leather

I tried it yesterday along with Mancera Black Gold , i loved both of them and got Black Gold but i will buy this too after i get my salary Its pretty strong and lasts forever. I sprayed both on my hands , washed my hands for at least 5 times but fragrance was still there . edit : i just couldn't stay away from this & today inspite cash crunch i picked it up... SUPER STRONG and SUPER LASTING and top of it, its limited edition .. i love this BEAST .. being limited edition am happy that not many will have it ...YIPEEEE MANCERA AM IN LOVE WITH YOU !!

Opening is very good in line with almost all mancera perfumes. Opening is fresh aoudi smell if i can make some sense. Although Aoud is not listed but probably woodsy notes and leather are able to produce a spot on aoud nuance. A very wearable aoudi frag. I have mancera 'The Aoud' it has some similarity but The Aoud is so special for me because of lovely aoud, rose, saffron combo. Projection is very good. I can see myself wearing it in all seasons less sunny summer days. Good for aoud lovers.

Opening is harsh and polarizing but the drydown is awesome. I can see why some hate it, it takes time to develop. Ain't nothing blue about this scent but it has some freshness to it. It's leathery, earthy, woody, spicy, and musky. I enjoy it, especially when it's projecting in the air in my scent bubble. I can see this as an office scent for mature men. It's very masculine. Not blind buy safe, niche type of scent with a middle eastern kick.