Aoud Jasmine

I think I found the oud of my dreams. I was desperately looking for a floral, very feminine scent with a noticeable oud note that isn't overtaken by roses, and Aoud Jasmine is just that. The oud is clean and woodsy, but not sterile or harsh. There is a smidgen of dewy rose, but not enough to make this similar to the thousands of rose/oud combos on the market. There is much more jasmine than rose, it's creamy white floral heaven. Apples, pears and mandarines swirl together as a refreshing fruity accord that adorns the jasmine. The base is powdery and slightly warm with a hint of musk, pleasantly sweet without turning into candy territory. So, Aoud Jasmine is exactly what I imagined from the listed notes. This is perfect for me and I really want a bottle. I think it can be worn year round on almost any occasion. It's intense and lasting, but not overwhelmingly so, fresh enough for summer and warm enough for winter. I love it!

To think that I received a full bottle of this from one of my friends and refused to take it, shocks me. She hated the smell and gave it to me; I hated the smell and did not want it, but my friend being my friend, insisted and I could not say no to her. It sat at the bottom of my drawers, at the back of my collection and it has been disliked for more than one year; until one evening when I decided to give it try. Ofc I over-sprayed it like I always do (genuine mistake in most cases) and chose the wrong time for it as I was attending an event, and boy it was intoxicating! People were literally staying away from me and, while I noticed the behaviour, I did not know why until my bf broke the news to me. It really is laughable, but also that was the time I started to appreciate this fragrance. It is definitely an evening fragrance for colder months in small dosage; I repeat, small dosage. Enjoy!

Beautifully blended of all accords, this little gem smells just like a lychee cocktails while sipping it under the twilight. It projects me to the peaceful evening during twilight, you sit there surrounding by apple trees mingling with your friends. The wind gently wraps around you, you try to fix back your hair and suddenly jasmine petals fall into you. I love how pear, green apple, rose and jasmine open such an inviting to the enchanted oud forest. After 3 - 4 hours, the oud emerges secretly to surprise you! The oud scent is so feminine yet innocent. I always love to sniff my wrist after it dries down. I always love this and Aoud Lagoon (Lagoon has osmanthus - my favor floral scent). Somehow it reminds me the same sister in the same house of Montale, the opening is so similar to Aoud Lagoon but Lagoon has more tropical side than Aoud Jasmine. Longevity: 4/5 Projection: 3/5 Uniqueness: 3/5

It's such a lovely fragrance, a good redemption from Wild Pears. It's a soft scent of jasmine and musk with hints of apple keeping it bright. This was partially a blind buy since I love Jasmine but was lowkey scared of Oud. I may have a hard time liking scents but this is the one I've worn the most since I've gotten it. I'm always on the hunt for gentle sweet scents that aren't overpowering; this is everything I've searched for. As usual, the longevity is amazing since it's Montale, only 2 to 3 sprays are enough to last a whole day. And by whole day I mean easily 9-12 hours. The only downside is that the quality of the bottle feels cheap and lightweight, really lightweight. Almost as if the bottle isn't filled to the top, only 1/5.

I adore this fragrance. It's a unique take on jasmine. The oud is just a support player here and just that's fine. I enjoy the citrus opening and on me, the jasmine remains a star player from start to finish. The citrus/jasmine/oud makes this easy to wear in the spring, summer, day and night. Living in Florida, I appreciate this kind of versatility. The longevity and sillage are monsters so a little bit goes a long way because over spraying will make this fragrance turn into something unpleasant. If you're into jasmines like I am, I consider this a safe blind buy since the oud isn't prominent.