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Clothing of the Oud
After I was able to test the fragrance on my skin again today, I now feel ready to write a full commentary on it.
The fragrance is exceptional in a certain respect. With many oud scents, the oud is hardly noticeable in the opening, until at some point it erupts and then hardly anything else is noticeable. Here it is the other way round. The opening is pure oud, almost a bit stinky. From hour to hour more and more fruity-citric notes become present. In addition to the oud, which still plays the main role, but is no longer stinky. And Kankuro is already right in his statement. The fruity-citric notes are not light, but rather liqueur-like intense. Therefore, it fits very well to the also extremely intense oud!
The durability and the sillage are out of this world, corresponding to 10/10, so there is no need for any other word except "room filling".
Conclusion: An extremely intense oud scent, where the oud is not stripped, but clothed. This is something different. Buying recommendation from me, as long as money is not important! Cheers!
The fragrance is exceptional in a certain respect. With many oud scents, the oud is hardly noticeable in the opening, until at some point it erupts and then hardly anything else is noticeable. Here it is the other way round. The opening is pure oud, almost a bit stinky. From hour to hour more and more fruity-citric notes become present. In addition to the oud, which still plays the main role, but is no longer stinky. And Kankuro is already right in his statement. The fruity-citric notes are not light, but rather liqueur-like intense. Therefore, it fits very well to the also extremely intense oud!
The durability and the sillage are out of this world, corresponding to 10/10, so there is no need for any other word except "room filling".
Conclusion: An extremely intense oud scent, where the oud is not stripped, but clothed. This is something different. Buying recommendation from me, as long as money is not important! Cheers!
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The biggest star in the amber sky
Probably the most beautiful, elegant, reservedly-present amber scent I know.
It is difficult for me to describe the scent precisely. The amber sets the tone, not only in the top note. An oriental balm, probably made of gurjun, vanilla and benzoin, envelops the amber. It seems somehow strange, similar to elemi resin. But I could sit in.
The scent does not project like a world champion, but pleasantly restrained. Nevertheless clearly perceptible! A large part of the perceived projection is not only the projection itself, but also the "angularity" and volume of the scent. If the scent is strikingly composed, the projection is often overrated. Here, the sillage is pleasantly discreet, but definitely present. Which is not a bad thing, in many situations it is more appropriate than suffocating one's own environment. The sillage here is more of an "oh, but this is something special" sillage. Not one of those "oh, he has applied too much" silage.
The durability is brutal.
I don't know, this comment does not really convey the enthusiasm I feel for this fragrance. But rest assured, it's there.
Conclusion: Close your eyes and look at the map. Cheers
It is difficult for me to describe the scent precisely. The amber sets the tone, not only in the top note. An oriental balm, probably made of gurjun, vanilla and benzoin, envelops the amber. It seems somehow strange, similar to elemi resin. But I could sit in.
The scent does not project like a world champion, but pleasantly restrained. Nevertheless clearly perceptible! A large part of the perceived projection is not only the projection itself, but also the "angularity" and volume of the scent. If the scent is strikingly composed, the projection is often overrated. Here, the sillage is pleasantly discreet, but definitely present. Which is not a bad thing, in many situations it is more appropriate than suffocating one's own environment. The sillage here is more of an "oh, but this is something special" sillage. Not one of those "oh, he has applied too much" silage.
The durability is brutal.
I don't know, this comment does not really convey the enthusiasm I feel for this fragrance. But rest assured, it's there.
Conclusion: Close your eyes and look at the map. Cheers
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Tamed beast
With this fragrance, I feel that my original comment did not do justice to the character and composition of the perfume. Therefore I have deleted my comment and will write a new one. I'll try a different format and go into the individual scents and their place in the perfume before coming to a conclusion.
Saffron
exisiert, especially in the prelude also quite present. A noble fruit and it smells like it. It makes the fragrance a bit fresh in the entrance. However - as is usually the case with saffron - without it no longer being noble.
Elemi-resin
is homeopathically dosed. Which I find a bit of a shame, because it has such a pithy and special smell. Can make a perfume mysterious. Take you to another world. Here it can be perceived in the top note. But unfortunately very much in the background, so it doesn't determine the character of the fragrance.
Ambrettolide
is a synthetic musk imitation. It is not as pungent as I usually feel musk sometimes when it is dosed so strongly - for example in Tiziana Terzi's Kirke. Instead, it has a metallic touch that plays a major role in determining the character of the perfume. From opening to dry-down. The metallic note, by the way, has a somewhat cooling effect and is more tart than sweet in my perception. This gave me a positive surprise when I applied the fragrance on the beach, because it was the only one in my bag. An Extrait de Parfum on an oud base that fits on the beach and just as well on the sofa in winter. Where do you get that?
Atlas cedar
i can't perceive for the life of me.
Vanilla and patchouli
replace saffron and elemi resin in dry-down. Makes the fragrance softer, earthier, warmer - after about 8 hours I would estimate. This takes a really long time. A very nice finish, even if I like the prelude better.
Lao oud
makes up the character of the fragrance, say 30%-40%. It is very present, but not as present as the ambrettolide. It is the typical beguilingly anal Kurkdjian oud without a musty note. But the ambrettolide keeps the animalism somewhat in check. Only after many hours the oud can break out of the kennel. If you are looking for a MFK-Oud, whose animalik has broken out from the beginning, you should try Cashmere Mood or Velvet Mood!
H+S
In the first hours it is brute, then flattens out naturally. Not a performer for days, but far from reserved.
Conclusion
A great oud scent with metallic notes, which is something new, cools, makes it suitable for summer. I'm not so much a fan of light and summery scents and after my experience I'm convinced of the beach qualities. I currently have the 11ml travel flacon from OUD ExdP and I will definitely get the big flacon as soon as this little treasure is empty. Cheers!
Saffron
exisiert, especially in the prelude also quite present. A noble fruit and it smells like it. It makes the fragrance a bit fresh in the entrance. However - as is usually the case with saffron - without it no longer being noble.
Elemi-resin
is homeopathically dosed. Which I find a bit of a shame, because it has such a pithy and special smell. Can make a perfume mysterious. Take you to another world. Here it can be perceived in the top note. But unfortunately very much in the background, so it doesn't determine the character of the fragrance.
Ambrettolide
is a synthetic musk imitation. It is not as pungent as I usually feel musk sometimes when it is dosed so strongly - for example in Tiziana Terzi's Kirke. Instead, it has a metallic touch that plays a major role in determining the character of the perfume. From opening to dry-down. The metallic note, by the way, has a somewhat cooling effect and is more tart than sweet in my perception. This gave me a positive surprise when I applied the fragrance on the beach, because it was the only one in my bag. An Extrait de Parfum on an oud base that fits on the beach and just as well on the sofa in winter. Where do you get that?
Atlas cedar
i can't perceive for the life of me.
Vanilla and patchouli
replace saffron and elemi resin in dry-down. Makes the fragrance softer, earthier, warmer - after about 8 hours I would estimate. This takes a really long time. A very nice finish, even if I like the prelude better.
Lao oud
makes up the character of the fragrance, say 30%-40%. It is very present, but not as present as the ambrettolide. It is the typical beguilingly anal Kurkdjian oud without a musty note. But the ambrettolide keeps the animalism somewhat in check. Only after many hours the oud can break out of the kennel. If you are looking for a MFK-Oud, whose animalik has broken out from the beginning, you should try Cashmere Mood or Velvet Mood!
H+S
In the first hours it is brute, then flattens out naturally. Not a performer for days, but far from reserved.
Conclusion
A great oud scent with metallic notes, which is something new, cools, makes it suitable for summer. I'm not so much a fan of light and summery scents and after my experience I'm convinced of the beach qualities. I currently have the 11ml travel flacon from OUD ExdP and I will definitely get the big flacon as soon as this little treasure is empty. Cheers!
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Refreshments?
One knows the situation of the last days and weeks: It feels hotter than ever, the beads of sweat are on your forehead. The fan hastily ordered from Amazon does not help. Buy an air conditioning unit? Too expensive for the three warm weeks per year in Germany! One surrenders to the suffering of the heat, collectively.
Except for a small Cologne-Gallic village called 4711, which waits patiently at the sink to give the wearer the freshness he sought in vain. The scented water absorbs the drops of sweat and cools the forehead. The citric Neroli freshness teleports the brain to the Italian Riviera, where the current temperatures are not considered disturbingly hot, but desirable.
As cologne, the fragrance - in contrast to what the local fragrance pyramid would suggest - only offers top notes. The scent vanishes after a short time. And it should and that is a good thing. This water is for the wearer, not for his environment. The price makes more frequent application throughout the day. And shouldn't this fragrance refresh? Can't it do it much better if it offers the refreshment opportunity several times a day? It is suitable for superimposing on any fragrance that you want to add a fresh start.
A small suggestion at this point: You've also wondered how expensive disinfectant can be these days? The alcohol concentration of 'm Echt Kölnisch Wasser is comparable. So is the price. But Echt Kölnisch Wasser smells good and provides refreshment. Disinfectant only disinfects. Why not use Genuine Cologne Water as a disinfectant with style? I can't think of anything that speaks against it!
A classic that reinterpreted disinfectants without knowing it.
Buy the summer wonder water. It's very cheap. And replace Tom Ford's neroli Portofino.
Cheers
Except for a small Cologne-Gallic village called 4711, which waits patiently at the sink to give the wearer the freshness he sought in vain. The scented water absorbs the drops of sweat and cools the forehead. The citric Neroli freshness teleports the brain to the Italian Riviera, where the current temperatures are not considered disturbingly hot, but desirable.
As cologne, the fragrance - in contrast to what the local fragrance pyramid would suggest - only offers top notes. The scent vanishes after a short time. And it should and that is a good thing. This water is for the wearer, not for his environment. The price makes more frequent application throughout the day. And shouldn't this fragrance refresh? Can't it do it much better if it offers the refreshment opportunity several times a day? It is suitable for superimposing on any fragrance that you want to add a fresh start.
A small suggestion at this point: You've also wondered how expensive disinfectant can be these days? The alcohol concentration of 'm Echt Kölnisch Wasser is comparable. So is the price. But Echt Kölnisch Wasser smells good and provides refreshment. Disinfectant only disinfects. Why not use Genuine Cologne Water as a disinfectant with style? I can't think of anything that speaks against it!
A classic that reinterpreted disinfectants without knowing it.
Buy the summer wonder water. It's very cheap. And replace Tom Ford's neroli Portofino.
Cheers
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Belly dance in the desert by candlelight in a silk tent
This fragrance is something very special. Something extraordinarily beautiful. Mystical and mysterious. And something quite different.
I didn't know about the effects of the Elemi-resin. It seems so alien. Not in a negative sense. It's like you've just entered a new world, a new culture. Very mystical. A belly dance in the desert by candlelight in a silk tent.
The orange and orange blossom do not make the fragrance fruity-fresh, but they give it a special touch. It harmonizes excellently with the elemi resin.
After a few hours the elemi resin slowly settles and the fragrance changes to its creamy base of amber, vanilla and musk. Unfortunately I don't find this as magical as the opening three hours. But anyway, it's still beautiful.
Already the first three hours are worth the smell. It's so special. A nuance of oriental scents that I have been missing in my experience as well as in my collection.
Durability and Sillage are rock solid and yet somewhat expandable. I will make a decided evaluation of this when I have had the opportunity to test the fragrance not only on my upper arm
Nevertheless, he is already officially on my wish list. Cheers
I didn't know about the effects of the Elemi-resin. It seems so alien. Not in a negative sense. It's like you've just entered a new world, a new culture. Very mystical. A belly dance in the desert by candlelight in a silk tent.
The orange and orange blossom do not make the fragrance fruity-fresh, but they give it a special touch. It harmonizes excellently with the elemi resin.
After a few hours the elemi resin slowly settles and the fragrance changes to its creamy base of amber, vanilla and musk. Unfortunately I don't find this as magical as the opening three hours. But anyway, it's still beautiful.
Already the first three hours are worth the smell. It's so special. A nuance of oriental scents that I have been missing in my experience as well as in my collection.
Durability and Sillage are rock solid and yet somewhat expandable. I will make a decided evaluation of this when I have had the opportunity to test the fragrance not only on my upper arm
Nevertheless, he is already officially on my wish list. Cheers
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