Oud & Black Tea

Mith is a great house, and I recommend giving them a try. I blind bought this and immediately thought it was weird. Let it sit on the shelf for a few days and then tried it again. I am having a hard time reviewing this one--gonna try my best to review this as best I can: Ok, so its good, and I like it a lot. Its slowly climbing the ranks to be one of my favorites. Its unique but not challenging. I do not think it has mass appealing boring designer vibes. Rather, I think its unique enough that you wont smell like anyone else, but in a good way. I get black tea and rose right away, as well as some sweetness in the base. I like them all. I dont get a ton of oud (btw I usually do not like oud and find it very challenging. The opening is a little odd but after a few minutes it dries down great. I would wear this and gris charnel extrait in the same situations/weather. I get about 4-6 hours of serious projection (not heinous nuclear or anything), then the drydown lasts 12 hours or so. This is definitely not known about and/or slept on. The 4.61 rating this has is deserved fosho. Not blind buy safe.

This scent is perfect for those who appreciate dark, elegant fragrances with a smoky depth. The black tea and oud combination feels both modern and timeless, making it a fantastic choice for evening wear, upscale settings, or any occasion where you want to exude sophistication and confidence. If the rose remains subtle, this could be a strong contender for your collection, given its unique character, impressive longevity, and high-quality composition. However, if the rose leans too pronounced, it might verge into a profile you typically avoid. Wearing this fragrance is an experience in itself—I receive endless compliments from strangers, with people stopping me just to ask what I’m wearing. It commands attention in the best way possible, making it an excellent choice for those who love a scent that truly stands out.

This was one of the few fragrances from Mith I purchased in Bangkok, supposedly exclusive to CentralWorld. In my honest opinion this is the best oud in their entire oud collection, second being Contemporary Oud. This fragrance starts with blast of dark juicy berries and a bit greenness but the rose and black tea quickly comes out which transforms the composition into something very sexy and alluring. The backbone of the fragrance; the oud really holds everything together nicely. I know the rose & oud combination is overdone but I really do enjoy this one. Its both uplifting and dark at the same time. If Amouage Jubilation XXV was a regal Saudi prince, this would be his younger brother who is flamboyant and not afraid to try new things. Well done! 10/10

I can see why people are comparing it to HM, but I think this is better. It's smoother, not as cloying, and more unisex. It's as if Quentin was given a second chance to make HM with better quality ingredients with the goal of making it more pleasant and mass appealing. HM smacks you in the face with that synthetic hibiscus, but this is a smooth operator. It's a shame it won't get the acclaim that HM gets, but that just means it will be more affordable for collectors like us.

I currently own this and this is very mass appealing take on Oud juicy fruity a bit citrusy sweet fragrance. Very weareble during the day and night as well. The black tea add a bit of depth and warmth to the fragrance, keeps me calm and relaxed for the day. I love this creation from MITH. Definitely, blind buy safe! recommended for oud starters out there!