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A slightly viscous syrupy caramel opening. Notes of dark berries and ripe fruits along with fresh leather. Sweet and resinous. Smooth and silky. Very beautiful.

A very fresh perfume containing Apple, Bergamot, Lemon, Geranium, Rose, Cinnamon, brown vetiver, Patchouli, Musk, Amber, Oud.

Let me just state that I LOVE cherries 🍒. Both natural and Maraschino cherries. But I lean towards Maraschino.

This oud has a piercing quality that unveils the most beautiful combination of cherries soaked in cognac. It’s clean, pungent, fruity, and consistent with my last wear of it. It’s well-rounded and full-bodied. I can almost taste the skin of cherries here. It’s sweet and polished. It’s one of my top ouds of all time.

Sweet, over ripe fruits 🍉 , banana 🍌, resinous profile. Slight leather. A nice mild oud perfect for the day time.

I looked really hard for something suitable to my mood. This fit the bill. Very thick and viscous dark red oud. The leather scent is wayyyyyy up there. Nice notes of wood 🪵 and sweet caramelized sugar too. Deep, rich, well-rounded. Dark berries are present too. Very beautiful.

It’s been a while since I’ve had something from scent_talks. And cigars oud doesn’t disappoint. A thick cloud of chocolate accord hovers around me. The Bulgarian tobacco gives it that cigar scent. A high-end cigar I might add. The sandalwood, patchouli and saffron dance with each other nicely. A subtle hint of rose hits the spot. But that chocolate accord is delicious.😋

This is a very non-invasive (smooth) great Sumbawa oud with character. It evokes notes of cola, whilst also giving off notes of caramel. I have Sumbawas that are very good but this one is great. It’s light, airy, clean, and has a bit of a sticky toffy pudding nuance to it. Really lovely! This batch of new Sulaym releases is really showing off the gourmand side to me.

I wanted something to layer with Hainan Sidr II from Sulaym. This fragrance fits the bill. It’s one of my favorite artisanal perfumes. Smooth cinnamon, spicy clove, creamy sandalwood, Malay oud, leather, and the most beautiful rose bouquet scent all form the crux of Silk Dunes. Juxtaposed against the honey-bomb which is Hainan Sidr. This is a powerhouse combination.

Also, 95% of Hunayn fragrances are out of stock. I missed the boat on Jade of Chama. I want to go deeper into Hunayn. I’m a big fan of this house due to Silk Dunes’ superior scent profile and the artwork present on the bottles. This gave me a good impression from the outset.

This has got to be the most remarkable honey 🍯 smelling oud I’ve ever had. The reviews out there are accurate. It smells like thick and buttery Manuka honey. I’m getting airport first-class lounge vibes and the smell you get when your first board a plane by going through the connective bridge. Like they spray it with this scent to calm passengers down. I’m also getting a heavy black tea 🫖 note. I really love this! It’s potent but mellow at the same time. One of the most unique oudsI have come across. Thanks to all who reviewed this. It made me pick this gem up 💎.

Smells divine! Like Taif rose oil but without the sharpness that sometimes comes with heavy concentration. It smells clean, fresh, floral, and vegetal. It smells perfect for when you want to enjoy a Spring or Summer day. It really evokes the feeling of walking in a fragrant rose field. Absolutely well-executed and a beautiful fragrance.

Smells divine! Like Taif rose oil but without the sharpness that sometimes comes with heavy concentration. It smells clean, fresh, floral, and vegetal. It smells perfect for when you want to enjoy a Spring or Summer day. It really evokes the feeling of walking in a fragrant rose field. Absolutely well-executed and a beautiful fragrance.

Sweet, resinous, woody, saffronic

This is new stock after the vendor ran out quick the first time. Really beautiful.

Resinous, sweet, woody

This oud is a showcase of the beauty of Aquilaria Hirta. It opens with a slight unexpected animalic note that’s fleeting and quickly dissipates. What follows is a nice antique furniture nuance. There’s a lacquered woody note that’s intoxicatingly beautiful. As it settles, I’m getting sharp boozy cherry 🍒 liquor note and dark berries. It’s unlike anything else I’ve ever tried. It’s so beautiful.

Sweet, saffronic, resinous, woody

I’ve had plenty of Koh Kongs and they all share similar note profiles. But this one is different. It has this light, clean facet to it. There’s no rush of fruits in the beginning. It takes a while to set in for that to come to fruition. No pun intended. Again, this sparkly sensation off the oil is addicting. It’s lightly fermented. It feels airy, rich, deep, and full-bodied at the same time. Feels very beautiful and smells luxurious. This is a KK in a league by itself, it’s so good.

I’m getting a light moldy-rosy sort of scent. I can smell white wine or Cava. It’s really a very unique kind of smell. I love it very much. Reminds me of breakfasts in Spain featuring sparkling wine paired with a good Eggs Royale. So let me home in on the moldy scent. It’s like old dusty library books that are ancient. I can smell the pages and the rich history it brings with them. I think that part is the Assam Oud as Assam has a winey note to it. Really beautiful stuff!

On the coal:

Rich smokiness, sweet, woody, resinous.