Mukhalat Barq

I detect no citrus or floral notes at all. This is all smoke and oud, very deep. That does not mean it is not absolutely gorgeous. If you want a straight up oud oil this is it. I used to wear this during my belly dance days. The bottle itself is a work of art, exquisite. Great bargain as well, I purchased this many years ago on Ebay for a steal. Very potent, you will smell this on your skin even after a shower, use sparingly. A few drops goes a long way, and the warmth of your skin intensifies the scent over time. It seems to get stronger and does not fade as other fragrances do. Then again it is an oil so it will last longer vs alcohol based. This is a proper oud delight in all its' animalic glory.

All smoke (olibanum), wood, amber and soft rose - and absolutely gorgeous. It has a dry, somewhat dark character similar to Tauers's L'air du desert Marocain but slightly more approachable and more easy to wear. It does have some sweetness, but not much. I guess it is the sweet-ish amber (not listed) that give it this sweetness and a slight powdery feel. It stays pretty close to skin but has a good longevity. I like it very, very much.

This smells exactly like a campfire.. very strong, smokey, woodsy, masculine. I had to layer it with Lolita Lempicka to soften it up enough that I felt comfortable wearing it.. the intense smokiness does work well with the sweet spiciness of Lolita Lempicka, sort of a fairytale woods on fire vibe.

Yes, the notes on the site are incorrect. This is dark, oud, resinous, and lovely. I smell tobacco, woods, olibanum is in there. It does have that bit of sweetness. Dry, woodsy, and comforting.