The Aoud

Well I think the name is suited to this one very well. The Aoud is not just another Rose/oud combo it tips the scales well and truly into the Oud and sandalwood realm rather than the other way into overly rosy territory. The oud is pretty pure and dominant in this one, slightly smoky and medicinal. The opening is dense peppery woods and sharp exotic saffron which settles to a very nice deep dark oud. There's a traditional touch of rose there too but as I mentioned above it's very low in the mix allowing the more woody elements of this brew to shine. Excellent stuff I can't fault it at all. Minimal enough to let the oud shine but with enough creativity to make it a viable composition. Really good stuff from Mancera, does what it says on the tin!

This is a winner. It's oudy in an oriental way. The oud itself is quite clean. Has a floral feel which is blended well and still feels masculine. There are also some spices around the edge which add depth. The performance of this is not as loud as most Mancera fragrances. You get whiffs of it throughout the day but it doesn't scream. I don't mind this at all since I'd rather it be this way than a slap in the face for anyone around. As with most Mancera fragrances, I find this smells better in the air than up close. Overall I really enjoy this. Classy and easy to like. 8.5/10

So this is how you tame an oud! Its beautiful dark leathery wearable oud. Not similar to black aoud, black aoud is bright orange jammy rose. This is oud, leather, dark, sexy elegant, woody, and masculine. I cannot detect the rose here. Its smells like an old smokey luxurious leather. This is very beautiful and a well rounded easy to love oud hearted perfume. I cannot detect the oud in black oud. That one taught how to love rose. This one taught me how to love oud. And again wow. This is not barnyard or hard to wear. Just for formal occasions apply lightly please.

This very much reminds me of Spicy Aoud from Montale. Take the very best part of spicy aoud and amplify it and give it stellar longevity with above average projection and it's a homerun. This is one of my favorite Manceras. Warm, aoudy and narcotic in a way...cannot stop smelling my arm. Spicy aoud has the same affect, in fact, minus the orris root and gourmand accord, they both have the vibe of Red Aoud from Montale, but Spicy Aoud, while so damn good, falls off in under an hour to a non existent scent. The Aoud fixes that. 9/10

Wearing it for a year now. It's oud and rose leading the way. For me, after some time, rose is more prominent (only if applied on cloths). Woods are there in the background. Very strong projection and sillage. Will last for many days on cloths, and 12 plus hours (vary as per skin chemistry). Two sprays are enough to fill a room. I think it will take many years to finish 120 ml. 😁