Ombre de Louis

Review from “Amber Musk” by Al Haramain I have a few “clones” of Ombré Nomade ( Ombre De Louis Zarah Prive by Paris Corner is also very good) and None of them will emulate the nuances of the fragrance from opening to drydown. If you are looking for the same “DNA”, then “Amber Musk” is a phenomenal fragrance! Between the two clones “Amber Musk” has more regal vibe, while being quite deceiving in the opening with its fresh Raspberry fruitiness and becoming darker as it transitions. (Progression is much closer to Original Ombre Nomade, while constantly changing through life of fragrance) The Paris corner clone begins with a slight Raspberry fruity opening while transitioning more rapidly into Oud/Rose combo with smoky nuances. (More linear in nature, through life of fragrance). To be honest it is not redundant to own both clones, and you could layer them for a more accurate representation. As far as performance goes, they are both beast mode, and Amber Musk would even lean towards the Nuclear Category. **Update:** Ombre De Louis Zarah Prive by Paris Corner is closer to the overall smell of Ombré Nomade (Smoky, Strong Oud), while lacking the intensity, longevity and remaining quite linear in nature from the original. Amber Musk by Al Haramain certainly has the intensity, Strong Raspberry and Musk in the top notes, 3-4 hours before it reaches the Amber and Oud Mid notes, then transitions into the base notes for another 8-10 hours. Phenomenal performance; 4 hours strong projection, 5-6 hours strong sillage...12+ hours longevity on skin!, with progressive changes throughout the life of the fragrance, but slightly less smokiness and Oud dominance (Oud prominence becomes quite apparent after 4 hrs of application) from the original. Since, Amber Musk is more nuanced, regal, and quite the compliment getter, despite being an Oud fragrance. It is definitely more wearable if you go easy on the trigger. Layering Ombre De Louis and Amber Musk will bring you very close to Ombré Nomade. (Layer on separate parts of body for a more mysterious effect; Amber Musk behind ears or nape of neck Ombré De Louis wrist and side of neck)

Blend 5 / 5 comfortable relaxing saffron Uniqueness 3 / 5 a classic recipe Perceived Quality 4 / 5 feels natural, nothing is weird. But nothing feels expensive either. Louis Ombre is comparable to Lueur D'espoir; but excel in Safron forward and Woodier feels. I don't find any incense or other exotic woods / resin. But yes Louis Ombre feels Woodier / Sandalwood Rose in Louis Ombre doesn't take the front stage. But somehow this classic recipe always evokes us a rosy feels as expected.

Luxury Series? Extrait de Parfume? LOL. It smells good but it is a very weak scent. I have macerated this for over a month and no changes in performance and longevity. I thought this would have been similar and inense like the Emir Frentic clone of Dior Homme Intense, which is also a Paris Corner brand just like Privezarah is supposed to be Paris Corner Luxury brand. I have Privezarah Oud Highness and Blend Afgano and those two are much more intense in terms of P/L. This is a pass. I would recommend Paris Corner Emir Lueur clone over this or Amazonas one. Alhambra is pretty good too but smells different than the Emir and Amazonas one.

I have this for a week now.First impressions was not as good there was a smell which i couldnt stare.After a week became more blended and the bad smell dissappeared became really smooth oud with sweetness.Longetivity is good,atleast 8hours and good projection in the first ours. Let me wait few weeks more to evolve .Never judge an arab frag in the first impression,wait bc they are not macerated it ,will become better with time. I got it with 15 dollars ,there is no reason to complain