Bakhoor

Alright, I normally don't judge other people's opinions of similarity, but how are people comparing this to Encre Noir A L'Extreme?! They're COMPLETELY different to my nose! I don't get vetiver from this scent AT ALL! I get sandalwood in the drydown, but not vetiver. It smells like Bakhoor! Not at all like vetiver to my nose. I personally get a strong, smoky, almost waxy campfire vibe, which to me, is completely different from the warm, foody, coumarin topped Vetiver of Encre Noir. I also get FAR better performance from Bakhoor than I do from Encre Noir A L'Extreme. I'm wearing them both side by side right now, and I just can't find a similarity at all, personally. Maybe if smoky-woody scents aren't your thing you will find them similar, but for me, a person who LOVES smoky-woody scents, I find them completely different. Also, while I do like the original Encre Noir, I don't care much for the vetiver note mixed with coumarin and smoke in A L'Extreme, so Montale Bakhoor is just a much better scent for my personal tastes. Lastly, performance ... I get great performance out of this scent! I wonder if maybe my nose is just more sensitive to the notes than some other people's? Either way, performance for me is a standard Montale Paris affair. Super strong and long lasting, in spite of its light campfire-like scent. My .02 is to try it. You might find it very different from Encre Noir A L'Extreme.

Wow, Bakhoor is a clean and likeable masculine wood scent that provides just the right amount of challenge and strength, whilst performing spectacularly. The smell is fairly linear, beginning with sandalwood, dry agarwood and wood spices, gradually being round out by incense resins, drying down into a clean, woody musk. An impression of the dry combustion of precious wood chips. Enjoyable, and somewhat sanitised compared with actual incense. Bakhoor manages to achieve much woody goodness without smelling too synthetic, and the scent blended nicely in such a way that my nose is not assaulted by woody fixatives. Performance is powerful, which should not surprise given this is a Montale scent. Sillage is amazing, projection very good, and the scent hangs around for many hours. Overall, Bakhoor is linear but substantial, austere but interesting, and wearable - providing a good balance between intensity and cleanliness. If you are seeking a masculine woody scent or an interesting incense perfume, Bakhoor should be on your sampling list.

I cannot stop praising this scent, this is too good. If you like smell of incense and burning woods then you must check this out. I have several Manceras and Montales, but this is one of the best scents from this company. This has been my signature scent for almost 3 months, never get bored of it. This is really addictive. I immediately bought 3 backup bottles. I face no issue in using it in any weather. I worn this even in 40 degree + temperature. Worn it in all setting, received no negative comments. Although there are v few people who appreciate such scents, so as of now i have not received many compliments, but this is fantastic scent to have in your collection, plus its relatively pocket friendly, picked up this bottle for less than 60 pounds.

Awesome, smoke, woods, damp earth, forest floor, but somewhat poor performance. Other vetivers like Montale Red Vetiver have much better performance. Don't spray this on your beard or you won't smell it. Better on skin. 3 hrs, intermittent somewhat infrequent whiffs. Not strong. Oily and will stain your collar with an oil spot, so let it absorb before you put your color up to put tie on, or apply after tie but cover the collar so you don't spray the shirt. UPDATE: Smells very similar to Montale Dark Aoud. They both project better if sprayed on Aveena moisturized skin.

Bakhoor in Arabic means incense (it seems like Arabs are the the target for this fragrance). As the name suggests this is straight up incense scent that has some burning charcoal note as well. This is one of those fragrances that reminds me of the weddings in GCC countries where they use a lot of middle eastern incense. This is perfect for layering with summer or winter fragrances to add the strength of the incense. On its own its not recommended for a blind buy. Bakhoor works for both men and women. Longevity and sillage are great as most offerings from Montale.

It is very linear scent. Initially i get smell of burnt woods and along w it there is something sweet which balances it and makes it gorgeous. I can also detect some leather playing supporting role. Longevity is good easy 10 hours w good projection for the first 2 hours and then it starts sitting close to you, youll still have a nice scent bubble around you. You may receive compliments from some poeple especially those who appreciate darker woody leathery scents. I would give it 8.5 or 9 out of 10.

Lo AMO!!!! Anche se è un profumo teoricamente maschile, sono rimasta estasiata da questa fragranza...! Avete presente il profumo dei legnetti naturali intrisi di incenso? E' un legno però veramente caldo e avvolgente, tipo quando dopo un falò notturno si è già spento il fuoco e sono rimaste solo le braci calde. In effetti per gli arabi "bakhoor" è l'incenso naturale. Veramente una fragranza fantastica, inoltre vi dura dalle tre ore in su tranquillamente!

Bakhoor is a fresh and appealing masculine wood scent with just the right amount of challenge and strength. The aroma is very green and peppery at first, with a honey-like sweetness in the background. Projection and longevity are both above average for me. And as the last few hours pass, it becomes a lighter, greener, and sweeter version of itself, resembling a sandalwood fragrance. This is ideal for all seasons and is completely unisex. One of a kind!

It's strange ... very strange ... do not expect anything with full incense. this is really a smoky incense ... not clerical ... with cooking notes ... really ... I hear from the frankfurter to the popcorn ... maybe it's my impression ... but it is so ... consuming a sample of 2 ml ... I do not feel projection and just a smell of damp leaves burned ... like a fire that struggles to burn ... certainly to be reviewed .maybe is best to buy a Beaufort?

Subtle smoke, beautiful woods, mesmerizing incense. It reminds me of a people-pleasing, office-safe, non-barnyard version of Montale's Cuir de Arabie. Not that there is any leather in this thing, yet the woods and incense do hint at a soft, smokey leather. Very masculine. Perfect Fall or Winter scent, perhaps a bit much for a first date, but on every other fragrance-worthy occasion you can wear this with confidence. Recommended.

I’m f**king hate this type of bottle, but I have to admit that Montale keep producing a high quality scent and juice. This one is so underrated. As it’s name, perfect for person who love oriental scents, especially the sweet mysterious and mystical whiff from burning bakhoor. Ambery woody smoky incense and olibanum with creamy comforting asandalwood. Like other Pierre Montale creations, it’s beastly long lasting nuclear bomb!

One last note - the sandalwood I get from this scent smells VERY realistic, in spite of the ban on natural sandalwood oil. My mom bought a pre-ban bottle of natural sandalwood oil that she found hidden on the back of a shelf at a local oil shop when I was a kid, and the sandalwood here smells very natural, like unsweetened sandalwood.

Light smoke mixed with olibanum, a masterpiece. Different. Unisex with a sweet final. 10/10 Excellent performance.

I will use one word to describe this scent; Unique! Scent 10/10 Long lasting 7/10 Silage 7/10 Thanks,

Re-sniff my scarf...this is a fantastic parfum.

Definitely a mancera red tobacco like scent

After owning this one for several months, it seems like the content of my bottle has changed quite a bit. What started out as very green and peppery now hints at campfire smoke, live and slightly sharp wood, a tease of oiled leather and a hint of peatiness, like vetiver or a young scotch whiskey. And unlike before, I get just a tease of a honey-like sweetness far in the background. There is a lot going on, and the harmony among its notes rings in eloquent simplicity on the whole. This may sound strange, but for me Bakhoor evokes a distinct olfactory memory: baseball, from the player's point of view. Pine tar soaked lumber, stacked in bat racks; oil seasoned leather gloves along an old wood bench; the fog of sharply piney rosin powder floating in the air; bench coach's secret-not-secret flask of scotch, wafting in his corner of the dugout; uplifting organ music piping in the background; constant drone of the humming crowd; anticipation. I *love* baseball, and I kind of love this, too. But for the life of me, I just struggle to think of scenarios where I would choose to wear it. Projection is above average for me, so you may want to watch the trigger. Longevity is likewise very good -- on the order of 8-10 hours. And as it winds down the last few hours, it becomes a lighter, greener and sweeter version of itself, fitting into more of a sandalwood fragrance mold. Lots to like here. Interesting and artistic to say the least. But for me, it's more evocative of time and place than an actual perfume for wearing. It's one of those bottles that I can't quite get all the way into, but can't quite bring myself to sell off...

This is really nice, I wouldn't say it's what I think of as bakhoor (which leans sweet), or oud (which is deeper and more interesting), but it is lovely and smokey and woody/incense none-the-less. Kind of reminds me of the dry incense of 'Raghba Wood Intense' by Lattafa Perfumes. It also is really similar to the 'Catholic' incense, reminding me of 'Avignon' and the like. I'd say it overall has a really weak projection for an 'incense' fragrance and a very limited longevity. I think you can get something cheaper and longer lasting/more powerful, but maybe you prefer the softer and shorter fragrances... for me, it's not worth it, but it's still nice to sample. 7/10

Soft woodsy incense with sandlewood in the background. projection is rather low. I've had others similar that are better. Received as a sample...not bottle worthy IMO.

Clearing out. I have a 90% full 100ml bottle w/bag for anyone who's interested. US only. PM with offer.