Oud in Bourbon

This is utterly delicious. The perfect cozy non-dessert-gourmand, (just edible ENOUGH? But without being sweet), and straight down the center for being unisex. The opening is a chocolatey coffee accord - as in black coffee beans, almost with a hint of caramel. There is a LOT of depth to this scent, it isn’t as screechy and a screamy as Kilian black phantom, which is the only fragrance I’ve come across with a similar vibe. As it dries down, I get a leather/wood backdrop that isn’t listed in the note pyramid, and that’s where this scent lingers at a low hum. Has a mildly leather jacket feel to it, as is often described in leather based perfume reviews, but never made sense until I sniffed that myself, but then it was undeniable. The scents I’ve sampled from this house are a work of art - is this wearable for every day and every occasion? No. It’s a bit of a novelty. But absolutely something I needed to own. (They sell 10ml travel scents from this house that are under 50$, as a PSA!)

I truely love this and its gone up to one of my top 10 of all time. The coffee chocolate is so realistic and the addition of boozy notes makers it irresistible. I don't detect much Out in this, maybe giving a more rounded and rich scent. Wearing this scent is a beautiful experience. Of all the Scent of Wood offerings, this was the best for me. I also liked Oud in Calvados which everyone seems to love which is good but the longevity is not great. Our in Bourbon last at least 7-8 hours on my skin and I have received lots of compliments at work. Its great for fall and winter, mostly a night out but I do wear it at work.

Stunning. Long lasting. I couldn't keep my nose off my wrist. I have a 10ml bottle with my name on it waiting for delivery to my shop. I took a sample of the Plum in Cognac as that is the one I thought I would love. Surprisingly I liked Oud in Bourbon better. Nice it comes in a 10 m bottle as I don't "need" more fragrance and trying to cut back a bit to use up stuff I loved and purchased and not be a "serial tester".

An apple cider doughnut in an antique wooden coffee shop. This took several wears to understand. It’s very layered and non-linear. When smelling close, I primarily get the wood, oud, and coffee notes. The sillage is sweeter and more vanillic. I know it’s not listed, but I swear there’s an apple note in there, but more baked apple strudel over fresh apple. This is among my favorites from Scents of Wood.

This is good stuff. Not sure i get so much Oud. It is dark, resinous, and woody, so maybe it’s just a very approachable oud. Second favorite (that I’ve tried) in the line next to Plum in Cognac. Both have a dark/sweet/boozy/tobacco and dried fruits vibe, and both would be primarily fall/winter evening fragrances, but they are different enough to have both