12/21/2012
Drseid
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Drseid
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3
An Incredible All-Natural Oud Release...
*This is a review of the original solid version of Oud Luban.
Aftelier makes a strong entry into the oud genre with its superb solid scent, Oud Luban. Aside from the obvious (it being a solid perfume), Oud Luban is different from other scents by only having top and bottom notes... No heart notes are present. It opens with a subtle natural orange note coupled with an almost pine-like frankincense. The combination works brilliantly, and lasts a good 20 minutes before giving way to the real oud base. According to Aftelier, Oud Luban uses eight different ouds in its composition. I can't verify that claim by picking all of them out, but I definitely can tell that the combination works... The oud here is smooth, natural, with a very pleasant rubbery accord that is not off putting or synthetic in the least. This is also a very accessible oud that is extremely wearable and versatile. Sillage and projection are minimal, while longevity is average to slightly above average. The minimal sillage and projection are two minor weaknesses in an otherwise extremely strong effort and easily forgiven when taken against the scent's many strengths.
Oud Luban can only be classified as a success in my mind. It is an oud that even if you are not really into oud scents you can still appreciate and enjoy. Oud Luban is also tailor made for layering with some of the other natural solid scents from Aftelier, like their Rose and Fir scents. I do wish, similar to many other oud based scents that it were less costly, of course ($210 for 1/4 oz), but at least in this case you are getting a top quality real oud scent for your money unlike so many impostors sold for similar or greater sums. Definitely Oud Luban merits being placed on One's "Buy" list. It is truly excellent. 4 to 4.5 stars out of 5.
Aftelier makes a strong entry into the oud genre with its superb solid scent, Oud Luban. Aside from the obvious (it being a solid perfume), Oud Luban is different from other scents by only having top and bottom notes... No heart notes are present. It opens with a subtle natural orange note coupled with an almost pine-like frankincense. The combination works brilliantly, and lasts a good 20 minutes before giving way to the real oud base. According to Aftelier, Oud Luban uses eight different ouds in its composition. I can't verify that claim by picking all of them out, but I definitely can tell that the combination works... The oud here is smooth, natural, with a very pleasant rubbery accord that is not off putting or synthetic in the least. This is also a very accessible oud that is extremely wearable and versatile. Sillage and projection are minimal, while longevity is average to slightly above average. The minimal sillage and projection are two minor weaknesses in an otherwise extremely strong effort and easily forgiven when taken against the scent's many strengths.
Oud Luban can only be classified as a success in my mind. It is an oud that even if you are not really into oud scents you can still appreciate and enjoy. Oud Luban is also tailor made for layering with some of the other natural solid scents from Aftelier, like their Rose and Fir scents. I do wish, similar to many other oud based scents that it were less costly, of course ($210 for 1/4 oz), but at least in this case you are getting a top quality real oud scent for your money unlike so many impostors sold for similar or greater sums. Definitely Oud Luban merits being placed on One's "Buy" list. It is truly excellent. 4 to 4.5 stars out of 5.
