MasterLi

I like this one. A very nice, inoffensive oud which is very accessible for those who love orientals and unisex fragrances. I have tried another fragrance from this house, called "oudi" which I like very much, and which also has pieces of agarwood inside which I find to be a very nice touch indeed.

I would say I get an amber, resinous and subtle vanillic vibe (more like a heliotrope and coumarin vibe) mixed with a deep, rich fruity note (like plum) and with the smooth very faintly medicinal oud in the base. I would probably conclude that it's a good one for people still new to the world of oud and Arabian perfumes, and it's very inoffensive and unisex for pretty much all ages. Nothing spectacular but still a very "safe" oud fragrance in my opinion.

So this is a new perfume house for me. The house of Al Aneeq is a British perfume brand making Arabian, Oriental-style perfumes and fragrances. This fragrance, Oud Malaki, means "Royal Oud" in Arabic. I find this to be an oud version of the Serge Lutens fragrance called "Arabie". That fragrance was a niche Eau de Parfum which combined spices, amber and dried fruits. Oud Malaki has all of those, plus a note of high quality oud. In essence, I would describe this as a smooth, high quality oud with dried fruits. It's very intoxicating, and luxurious. Apparently this perfume house states that they use a minumum of 20% pure perfume oil concentration in each of their Eau de Parfum fragrances, and if that's true, then these are well worth the money.

The presentation on this bottle is top notch quality and is equal to niche brands in my opinion. I have nothing but praise for this brand and I think any oud lover should try this one. It's dark, plush, unique and wearable for a daring connosieur of oriental/Arabian perfumes. I would save this for formal and semi-formal events, cooler weather and evening wear. Very good stuff!

So, this one I like very much. I have had a lot of very good experience with the house of Ard al Zaafaran (translation: "Land of Saffron" in Arabic). There is saffron in this fragrance. I would say it's a saffron, amber and oud fragrance with a very faint hint of rose, and with an underlying resin and vanilla note. It's very "plush" as a fragrance, which I would say makes it a very smooth fragrance. There is almost a suede leather note in there, like a very smooth leathery kind of iris note which mixes with the amber beautifully. It's not loud or offensive in any way, as I would say this is a sweet kind of oud which is very wearable in my opinion for non-Arabian wearers.

I would call this a year round fragrance, suited for all seasons (but maybe only for nighttime during summer months). It's a very smooth and soft oriental which is totally unisex and would appeal to many people. I would also call this a very soft and smooth oud which would appeal even to those who do not like the accord or those starting out on their oud journey. Recommended for all ages and genders. Overall a very very versatile oriental which is smooth, well blended and pleasing. Well done to Ard al Zaafaran on this!

I do think this fragrance is good value for money. I love the fact that it is a fresh, soapy scent from an Arabian house, which otherwise has heavy compositions. I get a very clean, fresh and soapy vibe with lavender, white musk, a hint of vetiver and oakmoss. I would almost call it a musky floral fragrance or a very light musky fougère.

The opening is a blast of neroli, settling down to a soft lavender on a base of oakmoss. I find that the fragrance stays mostly linear on my skin and just softens over time. Interestingly for an eau de parfum, I find it prominent only for the first hour or two, after that it becomes faint on my own skin. Still, I enjoy this one and enjoy the fact that it is a good value for money (and a high concentration at a cheap price).

I find this extremely versatile and a good "European" style fragrance from an Arabian house. I would recommend it for formal and casual wear alike. A good starter fragrance as well for any man building his collection (especially on a budget).

So, I’ve been wearing this one often, and I have mixed feelings regarding it. It’s very much an old fashioned herbal style of fragrance. It has a very green and balmy air to it. I get the bergamot,juniper berry, lavender and fir balsam. I get a spicy herbal vibe throughout actually. There is laurel/bay leaf which is mixed with a herbal lavender... the only way I can really describe this fragrance is “dark green” in the same vein as the Ralph Lauren tradition (or indeed Azzaro pour Homme or even Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels.

I think it’s a good fragrance. It’s dark and old fashioned and refined. It is daring in that it takes a risk with the very dark vibe (nothing light about this fragrance). I also think that it has an aniseed theme as well, but it could be the strong patchouli and leather combination, coupled with a harsh leather note.

I don’t think this one is too versatile as it seems formal to me. Having said that, if you like dark or strong fougères like the ones mentioned above, then this will appeal. Otherwise, the other fragrances do offer good value for money as well.