Dahn Oudh Al Shams Ajmal 2001

Certainly not exactly a scent for beginners in the world of Oud, but a cheap way to test it out. I was able to acquire a new bottle for 43 euros. I haven't been able to find decants so far, but the blind purchase was worth it for me. In the meantime, I have the impression of having experienced the range that Oud scents can have. The "cheap" ones usually have the stigma of an animalic note. Dahn Oudh Al Shams, however, has besides the initially light cow smell, other nuances, which are: overripe fruits, banana, woody-dry, a bit citrusy, and a slightly sweet warmth. There isn't a significant development, but later I could still smell some leather and sandalwood. I think Oud would also be a lovely summer scent; it reminded me strongly of Oudh Siufi - however, it doesn't last as long, is fruitier, and more animalic. I found the drydown to be slightly cheesy, or I smelled something amber close to the skin. The bottle is high-quality, but unfortunately, the cap comes off as a bit cheap.
That's how it is with Oud scents - they have many facets and the smell changes throughout. I find that fascinating, especially I like that I perceive this type of scent as so cuddly and natural. The higher quality the scent is, the more complex it is, and the more beautifully it knows how to please.
Two good examples of this are Hayat and Oud Ankaa.
Addendum 05.03.22: After a few days of wearing it, I noticed that the perfume smells gently of forest on me after several hours. Apparently, it fits well with my body scent.