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Arabian Oud: Tarteel Gold

My girlfriend got this as a gift for me on Valentine’s day and safe to say she knows the key to my heart. The packaging and presentation is probably the best I have seen on any fragrance I have owned. Upon receipt I was like “Wow” and immediately I pondered if the juice inside could ever live up its the entrance - it definitely does!

I am a big fan of oud, and especially interpretations that come from middle eastern houses given they source and work primarily with the note. This is a luxurious and pampering take on oud, with a unique sweetness and smokiness that I take as different to the signature of traditional Agarwood (Oud). Its refined and upscale. A definite head turner and easily multi seasonal. Besides the original Kalemat Black, the is the second best offering from Arabain Oud in my opinion. A winner!

Archive: Oud 24 Hours

“Imposter! a beautiful Imposter!” they said. I say, it's all a matter of perception. Often touted as the “Black Orchid Killer”, Oud 24 is quite literally the cheapest perfume I have ever bought. That is, less than takeout cheap. It's absolutely ridiculous. Its absolutely wonderful, because each time I spray this on I can’t help but smile. 

Fruity, sweet and remarkably memorable, it's a frustrating experience dealing with Oud 24. It's probably the weakest scent I know with a longevity score of 1/10. Whatever is in it just can’t stand the effect of time. 

Arabian Oud: Kalemat

Calm and collected fragrance from the overwhelmingly complicated Arabian Oud offering. Its a breath of fresh air from the perfumer’s core lineup, with greater sympathy for the western market. Simply put its not an “oud bomb”.

The amber and honey notes make it a great everyday scent that maintains medium longevity and reasonable early projection. Moderately deep and sweet, its a nice equal blend to the spectrum. Worth the price point.

Notes: Amber, Honey, Cashmere, Musk, Florals