Kasar

Gorgeous fragrance. It is quiete hard to compare it to other scents. There are some notes and accords that you would find in other offerings (I pick up Chanel no 5, Purple Oud, MFK Oud... but don't take my word for it) but as a whole package, this is really unique. For me it is combination of soapiness and light oudiness with leather. When you read the story behind the scent on Teo Cabanel's website, you will get what they were going for. I would describe the scent in this way. Imagine a cellar or garage. There are motor oils, rusty tools, damp wood cabinets and heavily used working leather gloves. There is also a door into a laundry. You smell the soaps and fresh clothes. This is not just some mental exercise. I know this kind of space and the resemblance is uncanny. It is a symphony of a scent. Daring, can be a bit animalic at times, but it is still clean and elegant. I used it in the summer and it was holding up pretty well, but it will be much more appropriate in other seasons. If you want to try something different or you just like fresh, clean leathers/ouds, this might be scent for you.

Kasar starts for me as a smokey fireplace scent that slowly shifts to the side after 5 to 10 min and reveals a very breezy, femine and erotic scent. It is male and female at once. The smokey note totally disappears after latest 30 min and you are left with a very mystical, grounding but also airy, sweet scent. Absolutely fascinated by the layering of this creation. In my eyes for a sure a female scent for a nature woman with great grounding and connection to the country side and its lifestyle that can easily shift into a city girl with great lightness. LOVE IT. *I am new to the world of scents, I have a good nose, great insides but still learning the right words for it. Stay with me (: *

Often leather and oud are too much on my skin but this works beautifully. This is a cool weather scent. The leather, oud and saffron are almost as strong as each other. I like the kick from the bergamot, bright geranium. They stop it getting too heavy. The clove and cinnamon adds a little spicy accent. The cistus provides some resinous warmth. Well, you have probably guessed by now that I'm female. Yep, I will stick my neck out and say it's unisex. I didn't even look at what gender this was aimed at. There are plenty of wood notes that stop it getting too strong. I get good longevity and sillage. One of the few TC scents that really lasts.

Although it's not listed in the notes, I get a whiff of camphor in the opening, this settles after a few seconds, blending really well with oud and the other woodsy notes and spices. The citrusy notes are difficult for me to find here. Oriental, mysterious, comforting, embracing, seductive. It reminds me of 'Sohan' by Penhaligons, another fragrance I oddly like!. Price-wise, Kasar is way more reasonable. This fragrance is marketed for men, but honestly, I think it's 100% unisex. As a woman, I love it. I keep on smelling my wrist, quite addictive. Beautiful.

It's a leather scent (im usually not much of a fan of strong leather) but I love it. Not overpowering and kinda addictive! It is a beautiful blend of leather, oud, saffron and spices. I would recommend this if you want to start getting into leather (but usually don't like it) because this is just *chefs kiss*