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DIam glad I am first to review this mega gem! This IS a must. There is definitely Oud, I can smell it, sense it!!!! But, first things first, the bottle is to DIE for! Small, modern, yet Oriental and Elegant!!!! What arrests your nostrils at first spritz is a woody Oud!!! This is so Oriental it took ME by surprise!!! Woody Oud, not barnyard, not BO, or of the laundry type; just smooth and creamy, caressed by Saffron and Rose, with only delicate nuances of patch, amber and musk!!!! The notes are all well blended, i keep thinking what is that makes the composition so hypnotic.... It's like rose, spices and woods all join together to create one of the most harmonious olfactory experiences on a budget!! There is a sprinkle of patch and amber, in fact amber adds a beautifully sweet, smoky and resinous dimension but NOT overbearing or sugary, pleased to say !!!!!! Deliciously Oriental, Majestic and lovely!!!!! That woody smell!!!! Erotic, exotic and sultry! I said it before, Nabeel has yet to disappoint , and it has not!!!!! Totally mesmerising!!!!!!!! An underrated little masterpiece!!! As most of Nabeel oils longevity and sillage are of Olympic Standards! A great blind buy! Update The dry down is pure Amazing Mukhallath by Al Haramain. That mix of woods, bergamot and amber all engulfed in a deep, semi fresh, spicy, resinous vein strongly reminds me of it. Unisex but not overtly masculine or feminine for that matter. Just perfect!

This is a really beautifully blended scent. It reminds me a lot a few of the Acqua Di Parma "oud" scents in the way the saffron and rose dance eloquently together. There's a shimmering bergamot that give those heavier aromas a nice lift, keeping it light and dew-y along with a poignant jasmine. Musk gives a slight soapiness, and a dry sandalwood holds down the base. Leans feminine due to the diffusive floral note, but I'm a dude and really enjoying it, the saffron keeps it leathery enough for me. Overall it's a very classic middle east profile. A fine perfume, incredible value for the price.

A linear, highly resinous, potent oil. You won't find any other notes or development here, just a resin (labdanum maybe) that will stay with you for hours projecting nicely. Because I enjoy the smell of resin, I use a few drops (one behind each ear) in spring and summer during the day, however, I will not buy again as I prefer western resinous fragrances like Chopard Noble Cedar or Mercedes Benz Intense. I do enjoy Arab perfumes but those that are deeper and more interesting, like the ones offered by Arabian Oud for example.