Oud

First of all, I'm not an oud lover and sort of checking if this note can grow on me in some civilised form. I do agree this one comes in civilised dose, regardless the fact it is 'real' oud or not. At first I was scared of its harshness and masculinity, but after the bottle rested to breathe for a few days, it's getting more smooth and inoffensive. Which is, by the way, typical for Reminiscence fragrances - they all need at least a couple of days to show their true form. To get past the masculine harshness, you need about 15-20 minutes. Then it becomes a smooth, skin scent that is perfectly unisex and mysteriously sexual. I agree it is not sexy but sexual, animalic and dirty. Relatively dark but not in a churchy, incense style. I haven't yet made up my mind about it being worn by a woman, but I'll give it a try, even if as a base for layering. Totally agree this one is insanely sexual on a man, from a hetero woman perspective. A perfect scent in BDSM scenery for a male predator / primal play.

Whether it's Oud or just smells like it, who cares? I like this. Alot. I have many oud perfumes, including Oud For Greatness, and a few from Penhaligon's.. But, I'm not a snob about it, and frankly, if it smells good, then considering the price, it shouldn't matter. Good is good. This gets compliments, it's very good. It has a warm spicy woody opening and the dry down is much the same. It really holds it's own. If you are an oud fan and want a deal on a decent perfume that gets compliments, this is for you. Very unisex. Also, if you are missing Patchouli Elixer ( I found it in Poland!) while this one doesn't smell exactly like it, you might be happy with this one too. And you can actually find it. For a deal. 9/10 performance 9/10 overall.

quaint, cosy gem of a fragrance that makes me think of a gingerbread cookie; charming, soft and comforting take on spices and woody notes - rather delicate and radiant, exudes subtle warmth; slighly sweet, more softly spicy gourmandish than woody and definitely oud is extremely dialled down and well behaved here (more befitting name should be something like ‚Cardamom honey biscuit’ not Oud really); despite low-key, cosy vibe the scent is not simplistic (although quite linear) - it holds attention and makes me want to explore and ponder its well balanced facets of gourmand spicy, woody and honeyed layers comforting, charming, quietly interesting fragrance, I already plan on stocking up this fantastic find

I like the confident quiet state it encourages. This is from a new bottle. Update 9/15/23: My husband wore this and on him I was able to get another impression, which is, if a fennel bulb were a hairy mammal that exuded musk. And it has a balance between coolness and warmth. Projection is huge on a cool, rainy day. Oddly I've found that during days of dry heat, Reminiscence Oud is *less* powerful.

Enveloping fragrance, mysterious, very sensual, full of great charm and freshness. Unlike the typical Ouds of important particularly imposing and overbearing oriental brands, Oud by Reminiscence appears light, fresh, almost evanescent, impalpable. Amber fragrance, warm spicy with great charisma.