Just Oud

8 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• Darkbeat

  April 20, 2018

  

  Another absolute bomb from Lattafa that leaves me speechless. This one has that exotic Arabian vibe you won’t find in Western perfumes, and in my opinion, that’s a huge plus because it smells like a soul; it’s easy to spot and makes you stand out. It opens with a saffroned geranium with pink nuances and a sweet raspberry note, absolutely gorgeous. It’s a warm, slightly rough, astringent aroma with a fruity touch, and underneath, you can detect a very vaporous, ethereal brushstroke of oud that is incredibly beautiful. After the initial burst, the oud and geranium gain body, but it’s not a dirty or wild oud; it’s calm, almost caramelized by the amber, with a camphoraceous and rough edge from the geranium. Dozens of musky, smoky, and slightly fruity notes accompany this blend, making it an olfactory delight. The dry down is an ambered oud with a musky and smoky touch, a true Arabian gem. Although vanilla isn’t listed in the notes, I can faintly sense it throughout the development, becoming more pronounced at the end. The packaging is decent: standard quality box, thick glass bottle with a slightly loose plastic cap, but it’s not bad. In terms of value for money, they win by a landslide. The performance is extraordinary, with an incredible skin longevity that surpasses 12 hours. The sillage is heavy for at least the first two or three hours, then drops to moderate and gradually fades until it’s skin scent. It’s a perfume for cold and temperate climates, preferably for night wear. In summer, stay away from it; it could be a weapon of mass destruction, I can’t even imagine how it would radiate in the heat… If you like sweet and woody orientals, you have to try it; it’s a warm, mysterious woody perfume made for the Sultan herself. 100% recommended.

• Darkbeat

  April 24, 2018

  

  Another hit from Lattafa that I’m falling in love with: an exotic Arabian vibe you won’t find in Western scents, a plus that gives it a soul and makes you noticed. It opens with saffroned geranium, pink nuances, and a sweet raspberry touch, gorgeous. Warm, a bit rough and astringent, with a fruity base; underneath, a vaporous and ethereal brushstroke of oud that is very beautiful. Then, the oud and geranium gain body, but the oud isn’t dirty; it’s calm, almost caramelized by the amber with a camphoraceous and rough edge from the geranium. Accompanied by musky, smoky, and slightly fruity notes, it’s an olfactory pleasure. The dry down is ambered oud, slightly musky and smoky, a true Arabian gem. Although vanilla isn’t on the list, I sense it faintly throughout the development, more so at the end. The packaging is decent: standard box, thick glass bottle with a slightly loose plastic cap, but acceptable. Value for money is won by a landslide. Performance is extraordinary, over 12 hours on skin. Sillage is heavy for the first few hours, then moderate and gradually drops to skin scent. Ideal for cold and temperate climates, preferably at night. In summer, run away from it; it could be a weapon of mass destruction with the heat. If you like sweet and woody orientals, try it: it’s warm, mysterious, and made for the very Sherazade herself. 100% recommended.

• KID

  August 27, 2018

  

  I finally got the bottle and bought another. This is great. After reading Darkbeat’s review, I thought I had to have one, and it was a total hit. That standout, unmasked raspberry is marvelous, as long as you apply generously, which is normal for me. These perfumes beat big-name brands that ruin things with reformulations; at this price, you have to think twice. To the point: it’s ambered raspberry, sweet, with rose; after two hours, it becomes more woody with oud, but always warm and sweet. The trail is spectacular. Cold weather, great projection, and long-lasting. Not generic or synthetic, the price is reasonable, and the bottle is beautiful. Great purchase, I recommend it without hesitation. Greetings from Argentina.

• Herosi

  March 3, 2019

  

  At first, I didn’t get it. I tried it in March, and let me tell you, it’s a delight of raspberry at the start (unfortunately, it fades quickly), floating over musk, which is the star note: strong, deep, animalic, and almost fecal, intensifying with heat. That’s why I say, save it for winter—that’s its season. I can’t add much beyond what others have written, but it’s true there’s no equal on the market. If you’re looking for a similarity, it might remind you of Kouros. As usually happens, that’s an odious comparison, like so many others.

• Herosi

  March 8, 2019

  

  At first, I didn’t get it; I tried it in March and it’s a raspberry delight at the start (which fades quickly), floating over what rules: a musk. Strong, deep, animalic, and almost fecal, which is more noticeable with the heat. That’s why you have to save it for winter, which is its moment. There’s nothing like it on the market, but if we look for similarities, maybe it has the character of a Kouros. As usually happens, it’s a hateful comparison, like so many others.

• pedjalazaro

  December 18, 2019

  

  I’m obsessed with it. It opens with saffron and raspberry, blends with geranium and a touch of rose in the middle, and closes with oud, lots of amber, and a bit of incense. It’s a woody oriental, slightly smoky and fruity. It smells great, lasts forever, and leaves a heavy trail. Perfect for autumn, winter, and going out at night. Gift from Josesan.

• pedjalazaro

  December 30, 2019

  

  I love it: starts with saffron and raspberry, blends into geranium and a touch of rose in the middle, over an airy, ambered oud base with hints of incense. It’s oriental, woody, light, and smoky. Lasts forever, thanks to Josesan—perfect for autumn and winter nights. The trail is heavy and impressive.

• Homervg

  July 2, 2024

  

  Smells like an old-fashioned herb shop, but with such a sweet finish it lingers on your palate; wear it only in winter or you’ll be suffocating within an hour.