Areej Oud Anaqa

Is that you Memo's Marfa Oud with a much toned down oud note? Oh yes, I see you. Rather than being oud dominant, Areej Oud Anaqa is equal parts green-agave and equal parts vanilla dominant, with sandalwood and tuberose accompanying mid to dry down dance. Most definitely niche from the bottle to the fragrance - at first, I was quite unsure about how I felt about it, but truthfully if I'd sampled it, I know I would not have purchased a full bottle. Niche, unisex leaning feminine, green vanillas are not part of my preferred scent profiles, although I am able to appreciate them. In blind buying this fragrance, I'd hoped for more white floral contribution to the scent development, but the fragrance is true to its pyramid. However, I must give it its due, it has presence and regardless of my personal preferences, I can't deny its quality - it's a like for the books.