10/04/2023
DrB1414
147 Reviews
DrB1414
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Entering the Ancient Tomb
What a stunning Oud perfume this one is.
This one really took me by surprise, and I am someone who owns and tried dozens of high-quality oud oils and many other natural oud perfumes. The fact that something like this was put on the market back in 2014, that's bold. I thought The Night was bold enough to make an entrance into the synthetic oud peasantry that was permeating the perfume market back in 2014, but this one puts The Night to shame. Without taking anything from The Night, as it is an amazing Oud Rose perfume on its own, this stuff is just a step above. In terms of the Oud quality, the blend, the effect achieved, and the refinement. To me, this is right up there with Agar Aura's Extraits that focus on Oud, and Ensar's lower-tier pure Oud perfumes like Oud Yusuf. But this one is more refined and sophisticated, as it was put together by a real perfumer, and a man of exquisite refinement. This feels like pairing the artisanal oud aesthetic and smell with a tuxedo outfit.
There is no doubt that this one uses natural Oud, and after reaching out to the house of Ys-Uzac, they do indeed use a mix of Indian, Cambodian, and Laotian oud oils, with an in-house specific method of extraction. To me, this perfume smells like an Oud-centric composition. No Rose, no spices, no unnecessary fillers. There are some other ingredients used, definitely, and maybe even some synthetics I detect, but they all work to round up the composition, and never distract from the main focus, the Oud. I'll say that this perfume creates this singular, utmost bewitching accord, that is always there, unmistakably. The smell of a Tomb. This smells like walking inside a Pyramid, being inside of a Tomb. It smells ancient, earthy, dry, dusty, almost like closed air. Old, dusty wood, old leather, and dried fruits, with ceremonial smoke (very subtle and gentle) permeating the chamber. This is an experience. The only other perfume that made me think of this was Sultan Pasha's Thebes Grade I, but that one has some bright parts as well. This one is just like that, from start to finish. Truly a bewitching experience. I imagine that the subtle leathery, fruity, smoky, and earthy facets one is able to pick up are just the various facets of the Oud oils used. This is how an Oud perfume should be. Unadulterated, pure, and raw. No barnyard, no fermentation, just the clean facets of Oud.
I see some people complain about performance, I beg to differ. This stuff is huge. It doesn't feel huge, it feels soft and airy, almost like it's not there, but it is, and it leaves an amazing trail and has amazing longevity. I put three sprays from a sample vial on myself. Three days later, the room still smells of it. Did another blotter test. One spray on the blotter and it fills the room. It is a beast of a perfume, but a very gentle beast. One could easily overspray this due to its nature as it feels so effortless and light. Do not!
As for the price. Yes, this stuff is very expensive but I believe it's worth every single penny. Do try it first, do not blind buy something like this. This would be an absolute treat for all die-hard Oud lovers. Price is in the same league as Agar Aura and Ensar, but I believe it is at that level, and I even prefer it over some of their perfumes. Also, for that money, one could purchase some really amazing Oud oils. But I must say that I have never come across an oud oil that smells like this, nor an Oud perfume. So to me, it's a worthwhile purchase, since I LOVE natural Oud, and since I have never found an Oud Oil/Perfume that smells like this. A very unique smell. Ancient and mysterious, truly captivating.
I believe some of the old releases from this house are true gems. Pohadka and Immortal Beloved from the main line. And Theros and Oud Ankaa from the Oud line. All these are very unique and beautiful. I really wish I had smelled Point Mort...
This one really took me by surprise, and I am someone who owns and tried dozens of high-quality oud oils and many other natural oud perfumes. The fact that something like this was put on the market back in 2014, that's bold. I thought The Night was bold enough to make an entrance into the synthetic oud peasantry that was permeating the perfume market back in 2014, but this one puts The Night to shame. Without taking anything from The Night, as it is an amazing Oud Rose perfume on its own, this stuff is just a step above. In terms of the Oud quality, the blend, the effect achieved, and the refinement. To me, this is right up there with Agar Aura's Extraits that focus on Oud, and Ensar's lower-tier pure Oud perfumes like Oud Yusuf. But this one is more refined and sophisticated, as it was put together by a real perfumer, and a man of exquisite refinement. This feels like pairing the artisanal oud aesthetic and smell with a tuxedo outfit.
There is no doubt that this one uses natural Oud, and after reaching out to the house of Ys-Uzac, they do indeed use a mix of Indian, Cambodian, and Laotian oud oils, with an in-house specific method of extraction. To me, this perfume smells like an Oud-centric composition. No Rose, no spices, no unnecessary fillers. There are some other ingredients used, definitely, and maybe even some synthetics I detect, but they all work to round up the composition, and never distract from the main focus, the Oud. I'll say that this perfume creates this singular, utmost bewitching accord, that is always there, unmistakably. The smell of a Tomb. This smells like walking inside a Pyramid, being inside of a Tomb. It smells ancient, earthy, dry, dusty, almost like closed air. Old, dusty wood, old leather, and dried fruits, with ceremonial smoke (very subtle and gentle) permeating the chamber. This is an experience. The only other perfume that made me think of this was Sultan Pasha's Thebes Grade I, but that one has some bright parts as well. This one is just like that, from start to finish. Truly a bewitching experience. I imagine that the subtle leathery, fruity, smoky, and earthy facets one is able to pick up are just the various facets of the Oud oils used. This is how an Oud perfume should be. Unadulterated, pure, and raw. No barnyard, no fermentation, just the clean facets of Oud.
I see some people complain about performance, I beg to differ. This stuff is huge. It doesn't feel huge, it feels soft and airy, almost like it's not there, but it is, and it leaves an amazing trail and has amazing longevity. I put three sprays from a sample vial on myself. Three days later, the room still smells of it. Did another blotter test. One spray on the blotter and it fills the room. It is a beast of a perfume, but a very gentle beast. One could easily overspray this due to its nature as it feels so effortless and light. Do not!
As for the price. Yes, this stuff is very expensive but I believe it's worth every single penny. Do try it first, do not blind buy something like this. This would be an absolute treat for all die-hard Oud lovers. Price is in the same league as Agar Aura and Ensar, but I believe it is at that level, and I even prefer it over some of their perfumes. Also, for that money, one could purchase some really amazing Oud oils. But I must say that I have never come across an oud oil that smells like this, nor an Oud perfume. So to me, it's a worthwhile purchase, since I LOVE natural Oud, and since I have never found an Oud Oil/Perfume that smells like this. A very unique smell. Ancient and mysterious, truly captivating.
I believe some of the old releases from this house are true gems. Pohadka and Immortal Beloved from the main line. And Theros and Oud Ankaa from the Oud line. All these are very unique and beautiful. I really wish I had smelled Point Mort...
