Rhizome 04

Not skin tested yet, but from the tester I am recalling enjoying this as a toned down, more soft and sensual oud. The DNA of this reminds me of the dry down of the Orto Parisi line. Almost like Johnson’s baby lotion.

Scent pyramid from their website: HEAD : lavander, oud HEART : tobacco, cedar wood, vetiver BASE : amber notes, sandalwood, white musk Call me insane, but I'm picking up two things that definitely are not in the pyramid. There's a fun orange creamsickle vibe that plays in and out with the oud in the opening that I like. The second note is much fainter, and comes thru at the beginning of the drydown. It's really intriguing, only lasts for a few seconds, and reminds me of balloons. Am I secretly being taken to the circus here? The oud is certainly giving me that animal-cages-are-nearby feel. Drydown is nice, mostly sandalwood, not much vetiver. Guessing maybe Dreamwood is cosplaying the cedar, as there's no perceived pencil shavings or woodsy smoke per se. The musk note really rounds out and softens everything, making this one of the more approachable ouds I've smelled that really has an oud that doesn't smell synthetic. (Tested twice. On skin. -Ist test 1 hr. -2nd test 4hrs)