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jqp914Negeltzex – :
This is being discontinued. If you like it, I recommend stocking up now because there aren’t many fragrances out there that smell like this one
Iget – :
A cool weather version of Paprika Brasil by Hermès
ruslanzr – :
On my skin, Amber Oud basically smells of bay, bay leaf, a little bit more bay, and a subtle benzoin-based amber accord.
The oud is undetectable to my nose and, fortunately, the off-putting synthetic core of many other fragrances by Kilian is undetectable too.
I appreciate it’s uniqueness, i.e. a dry, aromatic, and lightly woody approach to an amber scent, but (on me) the bay note is the main player for too long, and after about 4h all I get is a boring, very long-lasting, sweaty amber base.
It’s not unpleasant, but I wouldn’t wear it nor would I compliment someone who did.
Oblighblothyh – :
The huge issue with this again is the opening.
1st spray, lasting into 30 minutes I get amber and maybe a hint of cashmere/cedarwood in the background but all of this lacks sweetness.
The vanilla is not prominent from the start – why parfumiers either go full whack on a sun-tan vanilla or go all medicinal-oud or flat rubber-tyre pungent leather or non-sweet woods/resins at the Start of their creations is beyond me. Where is the balance?
Only a few, like Roja’s Enigma have managed it but why stop when it has proved to be so popular??
Totally ruins what I know will dry down into a majestic, rich cloak of warmness and luxury; I want my Topnotes!!
-,-
My rating: 4/10
loodas – :
It’s a beautiful scent, reminds me of Mona di Orio’s compositions. The thing is, there’s not even a hint of oud in this fragance, and the amber sits very close to my skin. Although I do respect and admire Calice’s talent, there are no expensive materials in this perfume that justifies the high price of the product. Now it’s up to the consumer.
goldenis – :
After testing this fragrance. I finally started to love it. Its a soft fragrance not very loud. You can spray 4 spray and thats all you need. The amber and vanilla are perfect combination. Very alluring warming and comfort scent.Its one of those fragrance that fades away then it comes back to you. But the price is very high. And i did get around 7 hours or more on longevity which is ok. Such a beautiful scent but a high price. Hope kilian make another one of these but high performnace. Perfect on cooler weather and special events. It will not choke anyone when overspray.
alexey.goodnet – :
EDIT: I received my bottle and as much as I still love it, I have to say that I regret purchasing it. Unfortunately, the sillage of this beauty is very minimal and it stays so close to my skin that I can barely detect it. The longevity is also very limited. Weird though… I didn’t get the same impression from the sample I had, bought straight from the kilian site… Don’t get me wrong… The quality is still exceptional and I love it to bits, I just cannot justify the 295 euro price tag…
kadasaalyylayla – :
This is one of the most wonderful perfumes I’ve ever had the chance to try. What a masterpiece… Incredibly beautiful, fragile and strong at the same time, ethereal and haunting. It’s so perfectly executed, every note blending so seamlessly with the others, and yet leaving its own imprint. The amber is sweet and intoxicating, the vanilla of the best quality possible, the benzoin so alluring and sensational, the west indian bay leaf so determinate and different from what I was expecting, the cedar so earthy, warm and inviting. Calice Becker created a phenomenal perfume. A true work of art. Thumbs up, Ms. Becker! I adore this! I want it in my life.
gerasimov_vany – :
For the first time I have finally made my first Kilian purchase and bought this fragrance. I was shocked at the price tag, 410CHF (Swiss francs) for a 50ML bottle ?! That is quiet insane and my most expensive perfume in my collection. However, the SA was so convincing. She said it was her favourite perfume and that it was incredibly long lasting. The beautiful box with the key that came with it also grabbed my attention. So I went for it !
Firstly, the fragrance itself is absolutely gorgeous, which is why I fell in love at the store when the SA introduced me to it. It is perfect for the colder weather. A very distinctive amber and oud. It is sweet like vanilla but not cloying. It is earthy to give it the warm touch. It is a very complex amber, which was initially exactly what I was looking for. Very sensual and dark. BUT my disappointment lays with what many have already mentioned, the longevity and projection is incredibly poor… I can’t get over how short it stays on me when I paid that much money. Do all the Kilian perfumes have the same short longevity? After literally only 30 minutes I only get a faint amber on my skin. If it is the same with other fragrances I will not be looking into Kilian anymore unfortunately…
critredsrek – :
Dear kilian you have very good on a presentation. But one kills me is the longevity of the fragrance. Oud suppose to be a strong notes but hardly smell it. Last me only 6 hours. Smell slightly of amber here. The smell is too quiet. Not loud. More like soft and close to skin type of fragrance. Its a nice scent but price is too much for the scent that doesn’t perform good.5/10. Love the single malt though
Ugg boots usa sale – :
My expectation was very high but I received the juice totally negative there is no oud in it and very faint Amber.i don’t know how others like this perfume.
EnuttyUttergyk – :
Funny, I think I’m anosmic to this as well. Surely it couldn’t be that Kilian is charging a fortune for a fragrance that can barely be smelled?
Try Rania J Ambre Loup for something that smells the similar but performs much better
foton-adk.ru – :
A faint, nothingy fragrance for me. The company gifted me a 10ml sample but I am unimpressed. Just a faint amber, no oud at all – could I be anosmic to this? My ‘normal’ amber is Ambre Sultan, which I love to bits, but this really does nothing for me.
Stalker 303 – :
The Best Authentic Amber. A hint of warm spice with the Bay, stunning again from Calice Becker.
lovexiii – :
با سلام یه عطر کلاسیک و مدرن با بوی چرب و کثیف حیوانی
فضایی شبیه به تام فورد نویر و کام دس گارکونز۲ یعنی ترکیبی از این دو عطر موندگاریش و پخش خوبی داره ولی بدون تست نخرید چون بوی خاص و آشنایی داره من بازخورد هاب خوبی ازش گرفتم ولی بعضیا همه اصلا خوششون نیومد این بو ازون بوهایی هست چه حد وسط نداره با خیلی دوست داشتنیه با خیلی بد طرفداران خاص داره این بو
platan.59 – :
Actually one of my favourite amber / vanilla fragrances, almost boozy like vanilla, very warming and cozy, beautiful scent. It just lacks a bit in performance, i get modest longevity, around 5 hours
sainoumma – :
Fragrance Review For Amber Oud By Kilian
Notes: Virginia Cedar Wood Amber Benzoin Vanilla West India Bay Leaf
I’ve been wearing so many ouds this year so I’m already classifying this fragrance as an amber Oriental, not an oud scent. This has wood in the form of cedar, but it’s a smaller scale wooden base. It has a hot amber that really stands out and mixed with the more aromatic and creamed benzoin incense it becomes a softer oud-incense scent. This is very easy to wear, subtle, soft and even sweet. It has a vanilla that smells sweet as well as a bay leaf. It smells like a little Hindu pavilion with a statuette of Ganesha the elephant. It’s not child like as it does have an aromatic potency but it’s mostly amber and incense. It’s unisex and really more feminine than masculine. If there had been more oud it would have become masculine. Not too many people respond well to strong oud unless you smell it all the time in a Middle Eastern country but ouds are gorgeous when paired up with the right scents like taif rose, amber, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver. This is a sweet and very delicate wood scent that has an amber heart. If you like amber perfumes you should sample this fragrance. Then price is rather high and there are better Kilian fragrances but this is really quite nice. It’s a great introduction to Kilian fragrances and to amber perfume, but not oud. For beginner’s oud check out Les Notes De Lanvin Oud & Rose by Lanvin. This is just a very lovely amber. It has great sillage and longevity. It’s great to wear on religious holidays like Ramadan – when you don’t want to smell of incense and prefer an amber aroma.
doorhankievcomua – :
When I went out of the metro a guy was wearing a fragrance that smelled like burning woods. But I didn´t want to ask him which fragrance he wore. That`s a men ding.
So I started my own search. This Kilian was offered to me for try.
I don´t smell any typical oud here. But the mixture of undetectable notes smells very pleasant.
The ambery smell is sweet and slightly dirty (oud).
This fragrance comes close to what I smelled (burning woods).
But the staying power is below average. So you pay here for the high quality smell (ingredients) and not for the concentration. What a pitty.
Linda_Queen – :
One of the more popular named oud fragrances done By Kilian, Amber Oud is a creamy, sweet, resinous delight that is an excellent scent. It’s not an overwhelming powerhouse but rather it’s properly dense, a decent mix of amber, benzoin, and vanilla. I suppose the “bay” note adds some oud or spiciness, but I’m not familiar with this. Amber Oud is surely far more amber than oud, far more a sweet gourmand than a bitter oud.
It’s an enjoyable, easy wear, and I’d be curious to compare it to Acqua di Parma’s Colonia Ambra, which is a vanilla/amber mix mixed with some of the Colonia DNA.
Performance is somewhat lacking for a fragrance priced at $395 for 50ml, so it’s difficult to stomach buying this unless it’s an absolute favorite, which it is not. Still, the scent is really superb, one of the best amber/oud interpretations, and a recommended try, particularly if it’s one you would actually buy.
8 out of 10
dimonis_best – :
Very nice scent. Such a pity that it doesn’t last long on my skin.
morozru – :
This is a beautiful, cozy fragrance, but the sillage and longevity leave much to be desired. Very disappointing for the price point. Why are watered down perfumes the norm these days, despite increasing price tags? 🙁
dima_i_Yulya – :
i love the by kilian house but this didn’t do it for me at all
even tho it had a nice smell eventually it just got to heady for me with very minimal sprays
worth a try if you can sample it 🙂
on to the next
goshancik – :
After much consideration I finally decided to look passed the high price of this perfume and today it arrived. While unwrapping, I felt so classy because of its fine crafted box. So much love for detail and luxury.
But now back to the scent. to make it plain and simple, I am absolutely mesmerized! At first a honey sweet cloud with hints of bay leaf and spices opens up the bouquet. Almost shy but within minutes the actual stars of the composition unveil themself. Amber and Oud! But not the animalic kind. Somehow it reminds me of bee wax. The drydown is spectacular as benzion and vanilla emerge, giving this perfume its sensual and alluring heart without being intrusive or too sweet. The base of precious Cedarwood completes the balsamic formula.
This is true art. this is alchemy!
Never have I smelled anything so complex, rich and well balanced. Its seduction in a bottle and I highly recommend this perfume to all Amber lovers out there.
Kilian, I admire your work!
Вася Пупкин – :
one of the best
Ozzz – :
I finally got my nose in this….after incense oud which is my top 5 all time favorite scents ever, I thought this was going to be better going off two notes I absolutely love. I thought this was going to be a silage and projection monster with BEASTMODE longevity like incense oud but I’m totally let down and shocked with how “soft” and weak this scent it.
Incense oud is the best bar none out of the whole Arabian collection. It’s good quality and blend but the aroma is not for me and again, this is so soft and subtle from beginning to end.
R1chEE – :
Oh so warm. This really is a beautiful perfume. I did not buy into the hype of BK, and even traded all my samples recently after 1 spray of each (10ish total). This one is a standout, but I can probably buy a boat or used car for the going price. Anywho, this is heavy with rich vanilla, ambergris, and very little oud. The smell is very much benzoin overall, and dark and heavy. Its like humid rain sticking to your skin. So amazing really if you like that stuff. The smell of whale feces is so heartwarming. haha I know its probably synthetic.
dackheell – :
classy elegant scent. there is no oud there although kilian himself told there is only synthetic oud in his creation. if you want to smell real oud you would better go to ensar. real oud is a smell for you to wear at home. other people cannot understand it and they become sick with the smell.
Amber oud and back to black are the best perfumes you can buy from kilian.
kvadr – :
A misleading name? Ya I can see that, but for what its worth I enjoy the smell quite a bit and its one of the better kilians for me.
Obviously like many others main things I get out of this, are amber, vanilla, benzoin. As for a woody or oud note, very little. Perhaps just there adding a bit of smokeyness, or another dimension to the fragrance. But certainly looking at the name if you are expecting a fragrance with a lot of oud or even woody note what so ever this probably isnt for you.
That being said though, lets be honest I think in terms of general population most people dont care about oud if you are going for general compliments. And I myself dont care a lot about oud either. It doesnt do much for me, so it doesnt bother me to much.
I dont know what west indian bay smells like, but certainly there is a little bit of a green, herb sorta note that is present.
For what its worth, sadly although I myself like the smell, the price is pretty bonkers for this. Also in the little I have tried this I didnt get any real positive feed back. Certainly compliments are random, sometimes you go out and get stopped a few times, and others not at all. Maybe just bad luck when ive gone out trying this, but man when you look at the price tag of this id think either you have to absolutely love this, or hope that the smell is irresistible and people cant keep their hands off you, ya know?
Anyway as for performance it was good on me. 12+ hours for sure, projection is hard to judge since because of how expensive this is, im easy on my sample. But it was alright.
Anyway I enjoy the smell I really do, but man for the price its pretty silly.
ofo440speagoessenda – :
This is a nice, sweet scent that develops well on the skin and is akin to wearing a toasty warm flannel shirt whilst sitting in a room with a cedar floor with your feet up next to the fire. Or at least that’s what the poet in me thinks. It actually smells to me like a marshmallow toasted on a cedar stick. I don’t smell a bit of oud in this one. Maybe it’s there, but if it is its muted way down behind all the sweet richness.
It’s…ok I guess. It lasts long for a kilian creation and when it’s fresh, it can be smelled from about 4 feet away. Another one that I’m glad I only have a 7.5 mil bottle and didn’t spend any money on.
Scent 7/10
Projection 6/10
Fortitude 7/10
Алечка – :
Un’ambra legnosa molto asciutta, austera, elegante.
Molto bella e molto costosa.
Nella mia ricerca personale, ho trovato il profumo uguale identico (anche in sillage e persistenza…Entrambi dopo un’ora si dissolvono…) :
Amber Wood Monotheme Black Label, prezzo piccolissimo e stesse prestazioni, un bel profumo.
Anche se per me le “ambre” più emozionanti restano Ambre Loup Rania J (stupenda) e L’ambre des Merveilles Hermes, dove la nota dolce vanigliata si fonde meravigliosamente ad ambra e patchouli.
qwertys – :
I am comparing this to the Oud Velvet Mood which I was wearing yesterday and found to be incompatible with my body’s chemistry. The Kilian’s creation is different: the amber notes, which I happen to like are soothing the oud note and there is a mix of honey-animalic undertones which I sense on the dry-down. Overall, interesting, intense and extrovert fragrance. Very long-wearing: I kept smelling it on me all day today.
RamZayII – :
Amber Oud fits perfectly into its price range. It smells unique and expensive to me (and it also is). This is scent with two layers which are composed together perfectly creating this gorgeous aroma. First layer is made by very fluffy amber and vanilla, second is bay leaf – it doesn’t smell green or aromatic but makes the scent two dimensional. In the final dry down there’s something incense like. Very amazing. It lasts for ages and projects good as well.
ruzanna – :
As someone who is NOT a huge fan of oud, I really liked this fragrance. I tried Musk Oud and Incense Oud as well, and they were a bit too overpowering on the oud for me. With Amber Oud, I can definitely smell the oud in the beginning. But it slowly fades after about 30 minutes and you are left with the lovely warm amber-vanilla. I do believe the oud is acting as a fixative to make this fragrance deeper and longer-lasting, however. I have a 7.5 ml of this and a 5 ml of Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan. Both are lovely fragrances. With Ambre Sultan, the amber is the star from start to finish. With Amber Oud, the amber doesn’t come out strongly until after the oud “chills out” a bit. But I will say that while Lutens’ creation is long-lasting, Kilian’s is VERY long-lasting. On my skin, the dry-down of both fragrances is very similar as well. All in all, it’s a lovely amber fragrance with a little bit of oud in the beginning phases.
sathack2009 – :
Sweet like candy. I find it feminine. Where’s the oudh? Not a scrubber, but I won’t be trying this again.
Erkul – :
canNOT detect any oud in this WHATSOEVER. mostly vanilla, amber and something woody. not much else. the vanilla, for mine, is the major player in this scent with the others bit players. nice enough if you’re a vanilla fan…
jester_tm – :
Once again the Amber Gods have answered my prayers. The only problem is the Amber Gods have answered my prayers several times already for a lot less money. I wouldn’t normally complain about a price of a fragrance I like such as this one, however this juice is almost twice the price of other Amber Fragrances of the same caliber.
7.5/10
Saniagrrr90 – :
Without a doubt, the least “oud-y” fragrance with oud in the name that I have ever tried. There is nothing about this that resembles oud or even the general style of an oud based fragrance. I get pretty much mostly Madagascar vanilla with some amber. If you like that type of fragrance it is well done here. Very light, really after a half hour this is a whisper of a scent. It isn’t overly sweet, not THAT kind of vanilla. More boozy than sweet. This isn’t “girly” by any means, it is straight down the middle unisex but if I had to choose I would say it leans more toward masculine.
I find Amber Oud (while pleasant) to be unremarkable. Of the 3 I have tried from the Arabian Nights oud collection, this is my least favorite. But if I was looking for a vanilla amber scent instead of oud I would probably be very pleased.
Amber Oud is pleasant enough but not anything I would consider purchasing even 50% off. It never grabs my attention at any point. And for $400 a bottle my Scooby ears need to be prominently launched.
sanekkk – :
Amber and vanilla with cedar getting between these notes so it never reaches that satisfying olfactory climax. Also in the blend is balsam note which is like a very toned down Tiger balm. But alas no Oud whatsoever.
This smells nice but it is not very well blended at all. There are many ambery vanilla fragrances that are better and way more affordable. Also the pretentious name of this fragrance is misleading as there is no Oud to speak of.
To sum up a poorly blended amber and vanilla fragrance with a name that is a misnomer.
raawbxkvjz – :
The drydown is almost identical to Lanvin Avant Garde which is much more cheaper. Both are delicious pieces of smelly arts.
Smell: 8/10
Sillage: 7/10
Longevity: 7/10
slbtnsbd;m – :
I like Amber Oud in spite of myself.
Easy to dismiss as rote and familiar and readily substituted for a considerably lower price elsewhere, Amber Oud nevertheless works because it’s so well-rounded. The notes may be few, but they blend in a seemingly organic fashion such that the whole is undoubtedly greater than the sum of its parts.The cedar smells authentic, the amber is soft but not powdery, the bay proprotioned judiciously and, best of all, the vanilla is used as a means to imbibe a natural sweetness instead of it being forcibly tagged on to make it gourmand – as tends to be the case in many amber-based perfumes. Oh, and the oud is barely present, though I can’t say it really bothered me in this instance.
I appreciate the subdued nature of it all, too, purring away as it sits above the skin. It’s meant to be a ‘private’ fragrance, I think, something to while away the evening hours with in the company of a loved one or a few long-time friends, the mood both contemplative and nostalgic.
Amber Oud: toasty, cosy and comfy.
Lovely.
mauldi – :
This is the most delicate from Kilian’s oud range. In fact oud is not even present here.
What you get is a buttery, vanillic benzoin that recalls the smell of church incense. It’s warm and atmospheric, with a golden hue. Similar to “Akkad” by Lubin only richer and creamier.
“Incense Oud” and “Musk Oud” are both darker, sexier iterations, “Amber Oud” is like their chaste, shy sister, and “Rose Oud”…well she’s just crazy.
slimir – :
Entirely too sharp for me…. That doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate the depth nor the complexity of this scent, it is just simply too dark for me.
Perhaps I am going through a “Legally Blonde” phase, where the deeper scents are too heady for me, but having a few Lutens and Tauer scents in my possession, this one is just too incensy for my nose.
If anything, it is a better played scent among men, even using a light hand in application.
I appreciate Kilian and really enjoy some of their other scents, but this one is a cough and choke for me…. Bummer….
stasmonjik – :
I have had my sample for a long while & have used it on/off for sometime. So now that I am wearing it to bed, I decided to write a review. Kilian tires to create a nice Amber/Oud concoction since it seems as if the rest of the fragrance world is going into that direction.
I find that Amber Oud is made with good ingredients, & the presentation is nice as well. As far as the liquid is concerned, upon first spray I get this nasty cedar/oud combination with the slightest touch of Amber. I realized long ago that alot of Cedar can ruin a fragrance for me. Here it is no exception.
However, after about 5 minutes, the cedar calms down somewhat, & out comes the synthetic oud with amber. It appears that the oud & cedar are going head to head with the cedar dominating this show with the amber lurking in the background keeping the game somewhat sweet. I find that this composition could have done very well WITHOUT cedar since it is one of my least favorite notes.
The silage is modest & longevity on me is roughly 8 hours. I would not spend the asking price for this fragrance because I feel there are so many fragrances that do this type of thing better. On the flip side of things, it does have this classy vibe about it & I can see how many will find this appealing. If it was given to me, I’d wear it every now & a blue moon with a suit or dress like attire.
san4o80 – :
Un délicieux parfum (il me rappelle un peu “Musc ravageur” de Frédéric Malle), mais je le porte souvent en même temps que “Pure Oud” de Kilian, car sinon j’ai l’impression (peut-être fausse) qu’on ne le sent pas autour de moi. Plutôt un parfum de peau, et moi j’adore “marquer mon territoire….”, qu’on me dise que je sens bon.
Ceci étant l’odeur, quand je la renifle sur mon poignet, est exquise…
Алексмосква – :
Gentle and smooth this one… Incredibly nice.
I realized a while ago that gender categorization for perfume is pointless and largely redundant. I would really not erge anyone to agree or take my opinion on board because its just that…an opinion.
I can’t help applying the old paradigm of Homme/femme.
It’s totally unisex and I would wear this in a heartbeat it’s a wonderful fragrance I can’t fault it.
Just in terms of this Arabian nights collection I’d categorize Amber Oud as leaning slightly more toward the feminine. It has a more gentle approach more ambery and is softened by the presence of vanilla.
I only mention it because personally I don’t know any women who would wear a strong woody or oud fragrance anyway. So when there’s a range of unisex fragrances I naturally feel the lighter of the bunch to be more suited to the ladies.
If it was cheaper I’d certainly consider adding it to the collection as a good amber scent.
aleksiann – :
Cherry Chapstick and a jar of green olives in brine floating on a magic carpet of expensive sweetness and honey cake.
zacuson – :
OMG
the best of the best from by kilian
so upper scale
so smooth
so high class
long lasting
olgik2 – :
My sample has arrived today.
the smell is nice, smooth and creamy. but.. wait a moment…
THIS IS EXACTLY OPIUM POUR HOMME, the edp version, but without that punch that the YSL has.
the vanilla oriental smell is EXACTLY the same.
but this is like a toned down version of Opium.
Is a good fragance, but probably a bit expensive.
dead_darkness – :
On me this is awful, just awful. I smell like some kind of sweet baked product: buttery, foody – just a horrible note. This is the most expensive scrubber I have yet to try on my arm!
I can’t smell any oud, either.
azovech – :
Amber Oud definitely deserves a sideways thumb. First, as other reviewers pointed out, the oud is barely detectable and doesn’t even show up until at least 30 minutes into the drydown and even then, the castrated oud meekly waves a hand in protest of the giant benzoin troll dominating the party. Finally, pleasant boozy amber takes over after the troll stops farting and a hint of bay leaf darts in and out. Overall, AO is a high quality fragrance, although I wouldn’t say that it is worth the ridiculous price, especially considering that AO seems slightly generic. If you enjoy heavy duty benzoin bombs (for example, Chergui) then this will probably be your cup of tea. If you like your oud prominent and challenging, then look elsewhere.
3/5
07a63f78ea28 – :
A soft oud, not so rough or dark like Pure Oud; at the first smell is a little bit rough, but then you’ll discover the warmth of the amber, but especially the vanillic notes; it could be a very good unisex fragrance…..suitable above all in winter time
SN7iNC – :
I can chime in and agree that the oud is barely there. But what is there is wonderful. I think of this as a delicious, comforting amber scent. Nothing sourish, just sublime cashmere-smooth amber held steady by a suggestion of bay and vanilla with benzoin weaving in and out. It lasted 9 hours with me yesterday and I only used a few drops. I caught gentle waves of it all day, and every time it put me in a good mood. Yesterday was a better day because of Amber Oud. It just fits.
flesh74 – :
I agree with other reviewers, the oud in this is barely detectable. This is primarily a vanillic, amber and benzoin perfume. Its very soft, and on my skin is surprisingly fleeting. Nice but I’m not in love. I wish it was more complex or at least had more oud. Unfortunately, I can’t recommend it due to the price to value ratio.
lgfdgfdvcrewqxbm – :
This is oud for the Western market, downplayed and sooooo far under the amber/vanilla, it’s barely detectable. In fact, further along in the drydown (after the benzoin unclenches its jaws) the cedar tends to keep oud under its boughs. What would be so bad if it was let loose? The juice has a good deal of longevity, and a fair amount of sillage. But if one desires a true amber and oud experience, Amber Oudh by Rasasi is something to consider; masterfully crafted with an ancient history & stronger lineage, insane longevity, and perfect sillage.
kinder74 – :
If you really want to have a experience with pure oud, you need to buy oriental fragrances from a reputable oriental house, occidental fragrances are synthetic (fake oud)
Ukyzmich – :
Mais uma bela obra de arte da by Kilian para o mundo da perfumaria. Olhar para os lançamentos de Kilian é remeter o pensamento à requinte, luxo e quase certeza de acerto no que criaram! Amber Oud, tem seu lugar na bela coleção “Arabian Nights”, junto às suas primas de sangue (Oud), Incense, Pure e Rose se destaca também pela simplicidade na combinação das notas que lhe compõe e no resultado surpreendente em sua evolução. Sim, são apenas 5 notas que dão existência a esta preciosidade, são elas Cedro da Virgínia, Âmbar, Benjoin, Baunilha e Louro da Índia do Oeste. Na minha percepção, só não consigo distinguir o tal Louro das Índias, porque as demais notas são super proeminentes na evolução, que em nenhum momento tornam a fragrância indecisa do que realmente pretende ser.
Sua abertura são raspas de Cedros molhados por Âmbar concentrado que a deixa séria e formal. Logo, vc percebe um Benjoim bisonho dizendo: “eis-em aqui!”, querendo união com uma Baunilha adulta e muito suculenta que me remeteu às baunilhas da La Maison de la Vanille, apetrecho de primeiríssima. Isso tudo que percebi, se unem num toque sutil e de muito respeito, permitindo que cada nota, simultaneamente, apareça e juntas formem de Amber Oud By Kilian a fragrância que é. Fixação ótima e projeção bastante rente a pele, porém vez ou outra vai onde vc nem menos imagina!
Não me canso de dizer: suponho que meu sobrenome deveria ser Oud!
BiG_Leo – :
I love sweets, but there are times I would trade one of those stylized, mouthwatering desserts made from the kitchen full of component parts for a perfect croissant.
Plug-in whatever other $300+ perfume for the dessert, Amber Oud is the croissant. Forget that it costs the price of a ticket to Paris to get said ideal croissant, Amber Oud is the perfect combination, the ideal calibration of amber and oud (big amber, little oud) that makes me want to sniff myself all day. A croissant is the product of superb quality simple ingredients, understanding of the role of the ingredients and skill. All the bad croissants in the world tell you that simple doesn’t mean easy. Ditto for AO. The problem is the price and my lust for more perfume. If I could afford Amber Oud I first have to make the Odyssey across the following dessert courses:
Histoires de Parfum: 1804, Petroleum and Noir Patchouli
Parfumerie Generale: Cuir d’Iris, Felania and Tubereuse Couture
Andy Tauer: Loretta, Carillon pour un Ange and l’Air du Désert Marocain
The entire line of les Nereides
None of these choices is slumming it. It’s not as though I’d be taking a loaf of Wonder Bread instead of the croissant.
Set against this competition AO wouldn’t stand a chance.
bolesncrissy1 – :
I love the simplicity of this fragrance. Warm amber, smoky wood and green bay leaf. What’s not to love? I love the smell of bay so this is heaven for me. It lightens up what might otherwise be too sweet a fragrance. While they are not listed as ingredients I smell honey and vanilla in this juice, too. I will definitely wear this and enjoy my 4 samples. I don’t believe it’s worth the huge amount of $ Kilian charges for a full bottle, but maybe I’ll change my mind after wearing it for awhile. For now I’ll stick with my Lutens and Maitre Parfumeur et Garnier ambers.
AlexEster63 – :
Like others, I agree. NO OUD HERE. This is a tired re-run of vanilla amber with spice. No bay OR cedar to my nose either, with the latter nearly dominating anything which contains a modicum of vanilla. This one reminded me of the scent of a hand lotion my mother used in the 60’s… And it didn’t smell all that great even then.
Vol4e – :
I really have to agree with a lot of people here. I really do like this perfume. It smells better on me than Prada Amber, does more for me than that perfume, but really, I