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Aleksey79 – :
With fragrance market full of so many variations of Oud mixed with fruity tobacco minty complex mess.. this one is for those who like oud in its purest form.
It’s starts as a gentle very hight end oud with beautiful Sandle wood note which is surprisingly not mentioned in its review on Fragrantica.
Throughout the day it remains truly linear and very pleasing Woody oud with gentle black pepper adding later to its base notes.
Definitely not a silage monster to impress the masses because it is designed for the CEO of a business empire chairing an executive meeting and oozing class.
An absolute must for any high-quality collection. You will love it guy. Wear it when you want to smell like a millionaire
Katavaigesota – :
Not very popular fragrance in India , makes me stand out … 9/10 for me
alrkaxh150 – :
I would say that at present it is possible to state that the trend of creating perfumes with Oud is similar to the creation in the fashion world of tailoring suits. It is a process where one does not find much innovation and getting away from much of the expected might scare customers instead of attracting them. Thus, it is invested in the impeccable execution and in the materials used, being that in the case of perfumery the differential here would not be the use of natural ones but in the excellence of the synthetics used. The creations stand out so with a little detail, which is the case of what happens in Elie Saab Essence No 4 Oud.
Part of the exclusive collection of the Lebanese designer, Essence No 4 Oud is an oud suit, it has the exotic and intense tone expected in the theme but adds nothing innovative. Yet it is a well-built, elegant, fluid perfume in its execution. It does not have a rough appearance or an aroma that sounds artificial as in some creations of the theme. And it is the opening that adds the special touch to give a slight aspect of distinction.
In the case of Essence Oud, this touch is a spicy enhancement that instead of relying primarily on the aroma of saffron adds a good dose of black pepper, which gives it a spicy, warm, slightly fresh and incense aura. Rose is not listed in the composition, however the oud accord seems to depend secondarily on it, with a rose the way it is expected in an Arab scent: with nuances of honey, tobacco and booze. Yet, it is curious that in the secondary details there is a powdery nuance, something that goes discreetly with a cosmetic touch. As a detail, this serves to create identity without running away from the theme, which leads to a woody base, incensed and with a resinous aroma.
As well as suits, having many Oud perfumes ends up becoming redundant unless this is your everyday choice of use and there are no problems in distinguishing just by the details. For those who consider a first oud perfume well elaborated or who want to know more perfumes in this theme this is one that is worth putting on the list.
rd1403 – :
Quite a straight forward presentation for oud. Pepper and light resin don’t overwhelm oud like other cliche stuff did, instead they are decorations in the same theme of a smoky, pure and almost meditation-like atmosphere.
ruslsmit – :
An isolated, slightly dirty eastern oud. Think M7 without the patchouli or Montale-ish oud but better imo.
kupnu4b – :
It’s very strong and intense. I have to admit I am not very fond of Kurkdjian’s compositions. They miss something… but I don’t know exactly what.
The ICE – :
i tried this recently and the smell was terrible. All i could smell was chemicals and synthetic scents. If you like that type of thing, the scent will stick around for more than a day with strong sillage…
SOLO. – :
@ Mr. Cornells
The first bottle bought in Moscow in ES corner for 220 Euro aprox.
The second one in London, UK
pektr82 – :
Yep, so many oud choices today and so many seem to smell pretty much the same. Either that straight up oud smell you get with, say, Kilian Pure Oud or that tired vanilla laced oud like scent story 24. Not this one though, this is different than most and quite enjoyable. Not heavy at all, it’s a lightly pepper laced oud that mixes perfectly and smells terrific. Similar to MFK oud but not as heavy and not caked with benzoin. That’s the joy of this oud journey is finding how these niche houses will make it different than the rest. This one is top notch.
Mirocha_n – :
Well, this is what it is. It’s a light oud, heavy on the benzoin and pepper. I just recently ordered bottles of the neroli, oud, and ambre, and the oud just disappeared. I was really expecting a long-lasting, strong scent, a warm sillage trailing behind, and what I got was an upfront, astrigent (which I expected at the onset) smell that was rubbery with a bit of asphalt and something medicinal (all in keeping with an “oudish” quality), but somehow, not pleasant. I do not reccommend this–unless your skin just holds and emanates (and you want a scent that kills germs). What ruins this particular oud for me is that it does not last, nor does it rise above a skin scent. Ever. And then what there is just dissipates within two hours. It does not last on me, my clothes, my scarf, wrists, neck–you get the idea. I DOUSED myself with it. The rubber/medicinal smell does mellow a bit with the general “fade away”–but not enough to purchase again. I think so MANY ouds on the market do it better. If I’m going to smell like a rubber tire soaked in Bactine, then I guess the saving grace is that it does not last long either. I’m keen on Coach’s Rose d’or because it’s really not so much a floral but a “mainstream” oud–it’s a more interesting, and plesant scent to me, VERY long-lasting. On the other hand, I’m delighted by Saab’s No. 3 Ambre….
Wolf2702 – :
Remind me of Armani Privé Oud Royal Giorgio Armani for women and men very elegant and one of best oud I have.
My vote 10/10
Haalty – :
Vmakarov, how much does the Essence No. 4 Oud go for? And where did you pick it? Thanks 🙂
14kla – :
Very strong fragrance. Manly scent. Unless you are an arab lady shopping in Harrods don’t wear if you are a woman. It could be interesting if they could mix oud with something else for women. Yes, I know scents are not really ‘for men’ or for ‘women’ but I can’t think of a woman pulling this one off unless like I said earlier, was an arab lady wearing a shador (not sure of the name of the black garment some of them wear).
Верча – :
It is absolutely stunning! Bought it today after first sniff. Very elegant, not screaming but loud, rich and sophisticated in one hand, delicate and precise in the other. Like l’autre oud by Lancome it is also have ‘french’ temper, recognizable temper.
Starts with agar wood ( not loud like montale or other stuff)
In 15-20 min other ( difficult to understand) woods are coming touched of pepper ( pepper in Jules CD style), than it is mixing with a glass of dry champagne and a bit of benzoin.
In 8 hours you are in pine forest, feel warm, refreshed with a bit of smoked oud note.
Winner in oud style scents, masterpiece!