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lom1985 – :
This one took me with pleasant surprise.
I tried it with low expectations given its basic listed rose oud recipe but the reality was totally different.
This is an ultra sophisticated fragrance that feels very light while it is loaded with very heavy components. The top notes are unusual which gives akaster a nice twist and the oud used is fine, light and luxurious perfectly blended with the Taif rose that is officially listed by Parfums de Marly but not mentioned in fragrantica. I detect frankincense in the background as well.
Performance and longevity are more than enough.
I recommend this one strongly if you are into this genre.
alexeins – :
I find PdM’s take on rose / oud very interesting. The rose note is much earthier – dustier, even – than that of many competing offerings. Akaster walks you through a damp, freshly tended rose garden, where you catch whiffs of soil amid the pure rose essence emanating from the bushes. Oud is the backbone; it is present, but not overpowering.
I much prefer Akaster’s style to the photorealistic sugar-dipped rose / oud combos that abound, but still don’t quite think that I could pull it off. Nevertheless, the fragrance is very well executed and worth trying if you’re looking for something in the genre.
MNurik – :
I have no idea why this fragrance has received little attention from anyone in the community, because this is probably the most accessible rose-oud without being conventionally tied down to that DNA. Parfums de Marly, while being generally mass-pleasing in all scent profiles, does not trim on variety and the aura of elegance that often characterises high-quality perfumes. Akaster is the perfect example of PdM’s endeavour.
Scent: 7.5/10
While being nothing groundbreaking or divine, Akaster is a pleasant western oud fragrance that oozes confidence, enigma, and unyielding conviction. The opening starts with a bombshell of spices (noticeably cardamom), and the unmistakable trail of chypress and musk that turns the typical oriental into something airy yet flowery. The scent is rather linear, and when it goes it goes quickly.
Versatility: 6/10
I’m one of those who would wear widely considered winter fragrances in summer, and I’m not ashamed to declare
Akaster to be as versatile as most oud fragrances. From the perspective of these seasonal wearers, I see Akaster as perfect for fall but not piercing enough for winter. It could be pulled off in spring, but the weight of its aura just doesn’t feel right for the occasion.
Can also be pulled off with dark tees and chinos, but not so much for grocery trips or vacations. It’s just slightly too heady and sophisticated for casual occasions. I’d advise caution as an office scent, the reason being its almost overpowering projection. But if you’re like me, none of these matters.
Longevity: 5/10
Average lasting power of about 6 to 7 hours, with first one or two hours of solid projection. The radius sizes down for the following hours, and then disintegrates immediately with no signs of being a skin scent whatsoever.
Silage/Projection: 7/10
Three sprays and you’ll become overly conscious. This is not a fragrance to spray right below the chin, because it will definitely overload your sense of smell. Projects through the shirt comfortably. Creates a wrapping scent bubbles of decent radius, but not much of a trail.
Overall: 6.5/10 Good
This is a pleasing western oud fragrance that involves chypress as its dominant note, despite the votes given here. The oud seems to lay dormant as the backbone of the perfume, but it is not unnoticable.
Frankly speaking, at around 300 USD you should save up more to get a Xerjoff, and if you’re looking for a similar profile, I suggest Fars, which is far more sophisticated, balanced, and complex. But if you’re able to get this at 50% (like I did), the purchase would be a no brainer.
dum80 – :
The typical rose oud blend. Meh