Oud Assam

10 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• oscarsh86

  November 7, 2015

  

  To start, let’s check the official notes because Fragrantica only lists three, which isn’t true: (Top: Bergamot, Sweet and Bitter Orange. Heart: Oud. Base: Cedar, Vetiver, Incense, Pepper, Tonka Bean, and Musk). It’s a fairly soft oud. At first, it seems like it’s going to be a bomb, with a strong, bitter opening and that fecal undertone, but once it settles, nothing like that. It’s an oud with incense and a touch of musk in the base and little else. I expected more from this. Short projection and normal longevity.

• kjarr

  December 17, 2019

  

  The Assam begins with that typical manure smell that really grinds my gears. For a few hours, it’s as if you’ve stepped out of a stable, but then it settles on the skin and the tonka bean and other notes emerge. Gradually, the manure scent fades into a more pleasant phase. After six hours, I detect the pepper, and if I strain myself, the cedar, but not the vetiver. At first, it seems like a bomb, but it’s an illusion; from the second hour onwards, it’s just skin, noticeable only if you bring your nose close. I didn’t like it because, although the oud phase is exactly what I don’t want, the subsequent phase is so light and timid that it loses interest.

• kjarr

  January 2, 2020

  

  This Oud Assam starts with that typical manure-like oud scent that I simply don’t like, and for a few hours it smells of a stable, but then it settles on the skin and the other notes emerge; I detect quite a bit of tonka bean, which is a relief, as the manure scent gradually loses strength and moves into a more pleasant phase. After six hours, I sense the pepper, and if I try hard, a hint of cedar, but no vetiver at all. As @oscarsh86 says, at first it seems it will be a bomb, but it’s an illusion; from two hours onwards it drops to the skin and stays there until it fades at eight. Longevity is moderate to high, but much of it is skin-only, with only the first two hours having strong trail and projection; afterwards, you need to bring your nose close. It’s not to my liking because, although the oud phase doesn’t suit me, the subsequent phase that I do like is so subtle and the scent so self-conscious that it loses interest.

• Perfu_Manu

  December 29, 2022

  

  Spectacular natural oud fragrance, reminiscent of Hassam (that sweet, manure-like scent similar to Hayat). The oud dominates from the start, though other notes are present. The opening is an explosion that soon settles into a rich aroma if you enjoy this style. One of the best value-for-money options on the market.

• JohnLeMusc

  May 15, 2023

  

  A citrus-heavy opening with frankincense and that smell of decomposing organic matter (typical of Rania). After a while, an earthy oud takes over the blend along with black pepper, cedar, and some musk. As it dries down, it dominates and becomes slightly more understandable and usable if you have the courage, because this belongs to the excremental line of oud. Dry, smoky, mouldy, and calcareous. Like Ambre Loup, it would serve to anoint a body prior to embalming.

• RobVel

  March 26, 2024

  

  What a gem. With my hyperosmia, I thought the opening would be a slap in the face. After reading the few reviews, I dared to buy blind. I’ve been collecting perfumes since I was 16. If you like Sauvage or Bleu de Chanel, this isn’t for you. It’s a marvel; spectacular oud that could be natural due to its behaviour. The opening is rancid, like blue cheese, then the orange does its job. In the second act, the frankincense appears, the orange continues, and the oud loses its initial note to start that exotic, aggressive magic. Don’t sniff it directly on the skin; smell the trail and you’ll witness the big bang of the molecules. Once everything is in harmony, it smells of elegance, exclusivity, and mystery. It lasts well, like a natural oud with a timid projection. Highly recommended, but not for everyone; I suggest having an advanced nose.

• Juliokine

  July 1, 2024

  

  At first, the Indian oud is pungent, then it settles into something smoky. I would have loved for the opening to last throughout the fragrance with that bold Indian oud, especially given the price.

• samucel87

  September 7, 2024

  

  If you’ve always heard that oud smells like poo but want to try it without that note, try this! The opening is very heavy, literally smelling of an Asturian stable full of cattle. It lasts about 10 minutes before fading and improving significantly. Unexpected and sparkling citrus notes begin, moving into a clean, musky touch. It’s an incredible paradox: from a stable to something pristine. There’s incense, vetiver, cedar, and pepper. It’s an olfactory rollercoaster; you go from hating it to loving its complexity. Please, ask for a sample. Enjoy the journey.

• warsticK

  September 28, 2024

  

  Finally, I bought it after seeing it for many months and after a couple of tests. Considering the price, it’s a 10/10; it’s incredibly cheap for the quality it offers. The oud isn’t challenging; it’s Indian oud, blue cheese style, nothing fecal or stable-like (my standard for this is Burj Al Arab oud). It’s accompanied by citrus, vetiver, and musk. A lovely little perfume, a good purchase, and a must-have if you like oud.

• warsticK

  October 7, 2024

  

  I finally got my hands on it after months of searching and testing. For the price, it’s a 10/10—very cheap for the quality. The oud isn’t challenging; it’s more like Indian blue cheese, nothing faecal or stable-like (my reference is Burgas). It pairs with citrus, vetiver, and musk. A lovely little fragrance, a good purchase, and a must-have if you enjoy oud.