Zaffiro Collection Crafted Oud

5 reseñas

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• TheXgameX

  October 3, 2024

  

  Interestingly, when I bought it, it came with a decant of Woody Oud. Comparing them convinced me I made the right choice, because Woody feels sweeter and isn’t my style. It’s a masculine, elegant, and sophisticated scent, perfect for formal situations. Pure, hard wood of a sublime category, with a bottle and box that many niche brands would kill for. It’s intimate; you can only smell it at close range, which reinforces that elegant character; nothing worse than suffocating people or fighting in scent battles (which is why I use one or two sprays with Kouros). Longevity on my skin is average, about six hours. I loved it so much that I’m definitely going to buy the original Thameen, not just because I want the same thing boosted in quality, but because Crafted (the version I have) unfortunately contains lilial.

• Jmthias

  November 10, 2024

  

  Very dashing. Smells medicinal, slightly fresh, and elegant.

• fluccas

  January 20, 2025

  

  Incredibly good. I own Thameen’s Carved Oud, and aside from the minor differences, it’s an excellent inspiration at a ridiculously low cost. If you like the Oud Wood DNA but want something more elegant, don’t hesitate. The packaging is fucking awesome.

• ShiseidoTactics

  May 10, 2025

  

  Years ago, I was gifted decants of Tom Ford’s Oud Wood and fell in love, but the price is insane. I know that dry-down well. This Arab jewel plays in the same league, sharing the DNA, but that’s where the similarity ends. I don’t own Thameen’s Carved Oud to compare, but I found a parallel: the opening reminds me of Tom Ford, but the dry-down surprises and confuses. It’s like Lalique’s Encre Noire, but more wearable. I say this with a bitter taste, because although it’s a masterpiece, it gave me an allergy; for me, it was too smoky and suffocating. Zaffiro’s Crafted Oud, sharing cypress, vetiver, woods, and musk, does recall Encre Noire in its dry-down but smells much better. On the downside, the performance is way below other Arab brands I own; it doesn’t project much and has moderate to low longevity. It’s not for getting compliments; it’s very dark and muted, yet elegant without being ostentatious. It’s not easy to buy blind or for common tastes. It’s not youthful; I see it for gentlemen 40 and up. I paid $40 for the Maison Alhambra bottle (and the presentation makes you dream of a Xerjoff), it’s a treat for collectors. It’s surely cheaper in other markets, like mine in Venezuela.

• tonixo98

  January 7, 2026

  

  The oud and sandalwood notes are rich with a great trail, though it doesn’t beat Zaffiro Regale, which is an absolute beast in longevity. It smells identical to Maison Alhambra’s Woody Oud. Lasts about 4-6 hours before settling into a soft skin scent. For the price and quality, I’d give it a 9/10. 😀