Oud Altius

Oud Altius from Soma Parfums is a spicy aromatic perfume with a huge presence. It has rose, amber, cardamom and spicy notes. It kinda reminds of oud satin mood with a sort of integration or oud for greatness. It has an almost 'sandy' opening that dries down to a suite and almost gourmand base with hints of leather and oud. This really is a powerful scent that users need to be very careful on the trigger.

Absolute beast mode performance. This is a beautiful traditional oud and rose fragrance with a hint of cardamom that makes it very spicy and unique. Smells like real oud oil ( I don't know if it is or not) and has an animalic and smoky profile, yet not too animalic. A Gorgoeus masterpiece from Soma Parfums that I will definitely be buying in the colder months

Undoubtedly a beast mode fragrance. This packs a big punch and smells incredible. Loads of powdery rose on the opening, but you've always got that oud beneath that gives it wonderful depth. I can't get enough of this.

My favourite of the six Soma line that I've smelled. A classy, deep rose Oud combo with a lovely leathery drydown. Doesn't shout but lasts and has decent sillage. 9/10

While I wasn’t a fan of Oud Fortius, Oud Altius is a different story - this is much more oud focused in my opinion, with amazing sweet fruits and florals. It initially opens with a fantastic juicy raspberry note backed up by warm spices, mainly cinnamon and cardamom. From here the raspberry stays prominent as soft florals of rose, iris and saffron join the party with a gorgeously soft frankincense. A gorgeous oud and leather then emerges in the base which is both smooth yet rugged. Oud, rose, saffron and raspberry isn’t a new combination and yet it never gets tiring. This fragrance achieves the same thing as Ombre Nomade without inducing headaches for everyone around you. It’s far more subdued and sophisticated with great quality.