Odyssey Aoud by Armaf

Brilliant! Smells incredibly clean. A little dull for daily wear, but it lasts quite a while on the skin. Although it feels refreshing in winter due to its lightness, it’s not for me in summer. It suits men of a certain age; you can tell the ambroxan is present, which for my nose is the star alongside the saffron, which at times smells realistic, like when you add saffron threads to the sofrito for paella. There’s a brilliant sense of cleanliness, the resinous notes never dominate, though they are perceptible. I like it; I see it as a fragrance to please without being the centre of attention. P.S. One reviewer said ambroxan smells like a shiny pearl; that’s the best definition of what it feels like.

The worst I’ve ever tried; it gives me nausea and disgust, it’s not for everyone, honestly, it gives me headaches and dizziness… I sprayed it twice and gave it away. Edit: I was wrong. The opening the first time was the worst, but I’ve got used to it and even like it now. I didn’t give it away because my wife loved it; she has other designer perfumes and she preferred this one, so I’m keeping it. The scent is maturing and smells better than when it was new. I don’t love it, but it earns compliments and flattery, so I’m keeping it.

A masculine aroma of presence, for someone sure of what they want. I don’t consider it versatile, nor would I wear it solely for formal occasions; I’d even dare to use it from casual to semi-formal. Be careful with the number of sprays; this is a bomb, and in enclosed spaces with poor ventilation or air conditioning, it can be invasive and uncomfortable.

An exquisite, captivating and alluring aroma; it starts very woody and then the oud mixed with patchouli and an earthy touch takes over. It’s not something you’ll commonly smell on the street. If you like oud, it’s a good option; the Odyssey line offers excellent value for money.

Basically what has been said before: this fragrance becomes richer the more you wear it. It’s not so common and the balance with the oud makes it bearable. It’s a masculine fragrance that adds presence. Beware with the sprays.

Very good indeed: sweet oud with saffron, but above all well-blended and pleasant. It might not be for everyone, so better to test first. For me, it has a medicinal undertone at the base that I simply adore.

As JKarlos says, if you don’t like oud, forget it; here it reigns supreme, accompanied by wood.

It resembles Lattafa’s Bade’e Al Oud but is more intense, with that sweet and elegant oud.

I use it when I’m too lazy to put on Haltane; it does its job well.