Black Oud

A new fave, blind acquired based on reviews here. This fragrance makes me never want to pay more than $20 for a scent ever again! Quality and performance of this 'cheapie' suit me better than all of the spendy niche ouds I have been considering (Montale, Roja, Nasomatto, Guerlain). A true oud, complete with acrid medicinal bite in the opening, Monotheme Black Oud mellows out to a politely wearable cool woody floral experience, light and clean where other perfumes bearing similar name and notes tend to be overbearingly dark and tarry. This is the only oud perfume I have tried (other than TF Oud Minerale, which hardly qulifies) that I would consider bringing out in warm Spring and Autumn weather. In the absence of any funky horse barn cast or overtly synthetic spoilers, the bitter oud note blends pleasantly with sandalwood, smoke, spices, and rose, lending the composition the faintest tinge of edgy danger, without the risk of rolling over into a body odor situation. On its own, this fragrance is elegant, subtle and yet distinctive for mature wearers of all genders. As an under layer, it successfully adds depth and niche-like performance quality to lighter fruit, citrus, aromatic, fougere, and floral perfumes. For mixology purposes, this will supercede my Demeter Oud, which smells more like black truffle in comparison. Definitely recommended for those who love both a good oud perfume and a great value.

I think this is amazing for the price. Would work in any situation. Quite a simple smell but delicious none the less. Very sweet. I find it amazing that the sweetness never seems that artificial. There’s a woody-ness that creeps in as the sweetness softens. I don’t think it really smells like “oud” but I could be wrong. The longevity isn’t bad. Some days it lasts 5/6 hours, some days it doesn’t hold up quite that long. I think it’s really versatile and unisex. Safe blind buy for a gift

I found that one on price of 9 euros so I said.. Oud with 9 euros how good can it be? So it's reaaally good! I had compliments from the first time I wear it and everybody thought that it was expensive oudy fragrance! Sweet ambery oud great for cold nights and only 9 euros! Also good longevity and sillage! If you find it just buy it! It worths a lot more!

I have to disagree with several of the reviews here, I really like this, I get a nice balanced Amber/Oud drydown, the opening is a little punchy, but as it mellows it is so good, very soothing and distinctive, longevity and sillage are very good, exceptionally good value.

Very spicy, almost unisex. Delicious, affordable, subtle and intringuing! Go for it, absolutely!