Arkano Del Sole

The rating and reviews I have seen on here have taught me one thing: NEVER take reviews on Fragrantica seriously. I had the chance to try this at a fragrance event and it was quite possibly the best thing I smelled at that event. I bought it on the spot. If you love oud, you will absolutely love this fragrance. It opens slightly barnyardy, but only for a few beats, and then the beautiful rose, and saffron start to push through. As time passes, you get this almost chocolate like scent along with an earthy vibe. This one will be a winner once more people discover it. It's an absolute shame that it's rated this low.

These are my favorite notes embodied in one perfume! Rose, oud, saffron, musk - a beautiful combination, strikingly similar to Ombre Nomade by LV, but without the sweetness. I can see myself wearing this all year round due to not being too cloying or sweet like other oud/rose combinations. Probably it is due to the presence of ambergris, oakmoss and musk, that grounds the fragrance and cuts through the deppnes of the leather - oud - patchouli trio.

A little bit of everything and as a result nothing special. Promising opening, but the development is kind of sweet and spicy mess, maybe reminding of Ombre Nomade with less richness. The choice of similar Arabian perfumes is huge, much more affordable.