Oud Imperial Extrait

With a genuine 'oud of the highest quality typical of the Middle East and, to the delight of lovers of this ancient and fascinating ingredient, its concentration has been doubled and the alcohol reduced compared to the basic formula of the EDP version. This is the best 'Oud of the 'Ouds commercial brand perfumes with a focus on the 'oud. He commands respect and reveals himself as such. It permeates all layers of the fragrance, allowing all its nuances to shine intensely. This traditional Middle Eastern 'oud adds a deeper, more opulent layer to this reimagining of the Imperial Oud. Perfume doesn't evolve as much, but it has a lot of complexity because of the multidimensionality of the 'oud and I can also tell you that it has an excellent performance! Oud Imperial Extrait is a deep, dark, ritualistic 'oud. It was created to impart an authentic sensory experience to connoisseurs of 'oud; a multifaceted 'oud not only dark and animalistic, but also elaborated in a more refined way, with a resinous and smoky trail that refers to the tradition of Middle Eastern bakhoor's. An 'oud of the highest quality and concentration has been used for those seeking the full impact of this precious ingredient. While the EDP tends to have a more open profile, with some slightly more evident backing notes in the early stages and a slightly more "modern" slant, the Extrait is more coherent and compact... The 'oud and incensed resins are more pronounced from the start, with fewer allegories and more depth. Here the dark, balsamic and resinous character is amplified: greater density is perceived, almost as if the essence were impregnated in the skin. In addition, while EDP has good longevity and a moderate presence, at Extrait it has even greater longevity and projection. This resinous aromatic composition opens with a very brief acidic aroma of lemony citrus and indole jasmine and the spiciness of cumin; the opening is subtle, almost meditative with a veil of incense that rises like silvery smoke, setting a tone of calm and elegance. Soon, the 'oud also awakens in all its facets: resinous, animalic, smoked, balsamic, dark, leathery, a warm and sweet 'oud. In this Extrait version the opening is more concentrated and less floral than in the EDP. It's like entering a cloud of soft and resinous silver incense, with a dark and earthy wood vibrating underneath, here there is use of cypriol certainly giving a dry, smoky, almost earthy effect with nuances of leather. It has a more nocturnal footprint, but it will also do well on days of mild temperatures. A delicious and beautiful perfume centered on 'oud. The 'oud has been present since the beginning of the fragrance but it is in the heart that the perfume is dominated by the sweet and smoky aroma of the 'oud, liturgical and arabesque, with an almost mystical touch of incense, spicy and earthy accords of patchouli and sweet spicy nuances of saffron complete this core. Oud Imperial Extrait: this composition is softer and more refined than the Eau De Parfum version. It conveys a sense of peace and meditation, making you feel confident and elegant. And as I said before, it works well in colder climates, especially on formal occasions. It reminded me of Stephane Humbert Lucas discontinued Oud 777, less leathery. Here, the feeling is more of a warm resin that joins the 'oud and makes it more enveloping, more balsamic. This isn't just a dry 'oud: it's an 'oud immersed in a woody lacquer that makes it shine deeply, with a dense but less intoxicated smoky touch than EDP. On its drying the fragrance reveals an overlap of woods and shadows: the dark sweet resinous ladanum maintains the amber and earthy trail, birch adds a nuance of highly evocative smoked leather, while sandalwood and cedar build a solid and creamy woody base. Vetiver dries the finish and makes it more elegant, and ambrarome provides a very modern, warm and persistent amber effect. In this version, the construction is more compact with fewer changes and evolutions, but the intensity continues. Overall, the Extrait is less dark, less textured than the EDP. It's a version that dispenses with the initial traditional light & dark of most perfumes to get straight to the point: warm resins, enveloping incense, and a deep oud, immediately present and throughout the entire evolution. The sensation is that of a denser perfume, almost oily to the nose, with fewer layers, but much more intensity. It doesn't try to seduce with elaborate openings or obvious contrasts. It works like an incense stick that burns slowly and adheres to the skin. The balsamic and resinous varnished side is dominant, the wood is dark and smoky, the 'oud is sweet, and it is not aggressive, it is deep and imposing.

خب بعد از تست سه باره ساید بای ساید دو نسخه عطر عود مونته کارلو ادوپارفوم و اکستریت د پارفوم . میخوام نظر نهائیم رو بدم حرف واسه گفتنشون زیاده و لی بطور خلاصه : عموما وقتی عطرهای مونته کارلو رو تست کنیم انقدر عطرهای ریچ و سنگینی هستند که تصور باور داشتن نسخه اکستریت کمی سخت میشه . ولی با این حال در تست ۴نسخه از اکستریت میشه به این باور رسید که مونته کارلو فرای کیفییت و جذابییت عطرهای این روزها و ارزش خرید بالا در برابر قیمت دارند. کافیه از رایحه عطرهاش خوشتون لیاد . تمام .. بقیه رو باید به عهده خود مونته بگذارید و بهش اطمینان تام داشته باشید.. . .قبل از هر چیزی بگم نوع عود بکار رفته تو این عطر مورد پسند شخصی من نیست خیلی. . در تست همزمان هر دو نسخه هر دو در شروع و تا نیم ساعت اول خیلی به هم شبیهه هستند. شروعی تلخ و گزنده با محوریت تماما عودی و به دور از ترکیبات مرسوم و عربی و حرمی اکثر عطرهای مرسوم بازار. . نسخه اکستریت بعد از نیم ساعت در حالی که اصرار به عودی بودن داره نسخه ادوپارفوم تغییر فاز میده و فضای چوبی به خودش میگیره. نسخه اکستریت روی نت عود پافشاری میکنه و قلبی فلورال داره . نسخه ادوپارفوم وجه چوبی عودی خودش رو با سافرالین و حس چرم گونه شریک میشه نسخه اکستریت بواسطه دوز بالای پچولی و لابدانوم مثل حرکات سینوسی همدیگه رو تا ساعتها تقویت میکنند و به همدیگه قدرت میدند. من تو نسخه اکستریت بوضوح حس فلزی و گس و گزنده ژرانیوم میگیریم. که تا ساعتها زیباست و مردونه. تو نسخه ادوپارفوم نت عود زود رنگ میبازه و جاشو به ترکیبات چوبی میده. من اگر جای لوکا مافی بودم حتما از دوز بالای فلفل سیاه و وتیور برای قشنگتر شدن فضای ادوپارفوم بهره میبردم ، تو نسخه اکستریت اگر ساعت سوم و چهارم تست رو در نظر بگیریم این عطر در حالی به دری داون زرینی عودی و جذاب خودش با قدرت زیاد نزدیک میشه که تقریبا شالوده و چهارچوب نسخه ادوپارفوم فرو میریزه. تقریبا بعد از ۴-۵ساعت با اسنیف های مکرر روی هر دو مچم در حالی که رایحه نفیس و زیبای نسخه اکستریت دلربائی میکنه نسخه ادوپارفوم فقط ی سایه بسیار ملایم از ترکیبات عودی وودی به نمایش میزاره. اگر از ۱۰نمره بخوام به فضای کلی هر دو عطر رای بدم ، اکستریت ۹ ادوپارفوم۵. . برای ماندگاری اکستریت ۱۰ ادوپارفوم ۳. . برای پرفورمنس و اجرا. اکستریت ۸ ادوپارفوم ۴

This is a truly gigantic, skanky, animalic oud without a rose anywhere in sight. The oud is underscored by smokey elements like labdanum, birch and a dark patchouli. The spice note in the EdP that can read to many noses as a bit body odor-ish is not here, but the leather accord caused by the interplay of the oud with saffron is present and it is good. When the dry down arrives, which takes a long, long time, an incense, resin and synthetic amber note acts as a fixative, extending the duration of the oud note into the next morning on skin and probably the next decade if you spray clothes. By the way, this juice can stain light colored fabrics. Projection is not as forceful as you might expect during the colder times for which this fragrance is best suited because the extract is quite oily and ttherefore takes quite warm skin to get the scent up and around. In warm, humid weather, however, this stuff reaches chemical weapons levels of intensity and sillage, so be selective about when you wear it. This is a truly great natural oud fragrance and the high price reflects the quality of the ingredients and blending on display here. Lovers of animalic ouds owe it to themselves to at least sample this remarkable creation. Strongly recommended.

Smokey cedar, cypriol, and lots of birtch perched atop labdanum, vetiver, and an amber fixative. Do not be afraid of this one, it is tempered skillfully here. Powerhouse ingredients, but never feels scratchy or harsh. They claim to be using genuine Cambodian Agarwood here. I don't think it's dosed super high, if it's there at all. It smells and wears like something from Amouage's line up but more simple. You must like birtch to enjoy this. I'm averse to extreme smoke (looking at you BeauFort) but the perfumer draws boundaries so this never feels uncomfortable. For those that value performance, it's great. 30% concentration, 2-3 sprays otherwise you will choke people out. I don't go nose blind to this either which is awesome. -------------------------------------------------- Scent 82/100 Performance 90/100

This was love at first sniff and for me is one of the best oud-based fragrances on market. Silage and Performance are absolutely outstanding. Very “loud & strong” fragrance may give first impression it’s animalic oud but surprisingly it’s perfectly balanced oud without skunky notes. This is a fragrance that will accompany you everywhere you go...after 10 hours I can still smell myself and you have to be careful not to overspray (2 sprays enough). This is for cold winter, evening fragrance, leaning definitely more on masculine side. Price absolutely justify quality of this extrait! One of those fragrances I have back-up bottle in sealed packaging waiting for its turn. This is easily a signature scent type of fragrance and niche without any doubt!