Amber Oud

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• Darkbeat

  October 7, 2017

  

  So far, this is the By Kilian that has hit me the hardest. Amber Oud is resinous, woody, sweet, and warm, with a green note at the start that makes it unique and interesting. From the very first moment, it smells of amber and benzoin with a hazy veil of vanilla, absolutely mind-blowing, though at first they’re muted by that fresh, green sensation. I didn’t know what malagueta was, but I’m sure that’s what gives it that freshness. This doesn’t last more than 5 minutes, and then precious nuances of amber and benzoin emerge in all their glory, wrapped in an almost powdery vanilla that oozes brutal elegance. It’s not a modern gourmand vanilla; it’s more of a semi-powdery, sober, and refined vanilla. Gradually, that powdery feeling fades, and background woody halos appear, gaining clarity as the scent evolves. The dry down is a very tamed oud, nothing wild, maximally westernized, resinous, spiced, warm, and velvety, with subtle but noticeable benzoin and amber of exceptional quality. The longevity was around 8 hours, plus or minus, and its sillage is moderate from the start, a bit more intense at first, but nothing exaggerated. It’s a warm, resinous perfume for cold or temperate climates, preferably for night, but it’s also perfect for a cold winter morning. I absolutely loved this perfume, but its price is a brick that overshadows everything else; it’s excessive and prohibitive, honestly, an armed robbery. If you’re interested, better go for the refill, which is much more economical, but if you can afford it, go for it—it’s gorgeous. As for everyone else, don’t even bother trying it, because if you like it, you’re doomed, haha.