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A regal blue fragrance
As the tagline for Amouage states - Gifts for Kings, this certainly has an elegance about it that is lacking in other blue fragrance releases.
There is a strong blast of Oud Assam in the opening that could come off as fecal to those with little experience in the material, but to those who appreciate real oud raw materials, this is a very nice take on it in the opening. The prominence of the oud is short-lived though before the typical blue fragrance notes move front and center. Citrus, amber, and pink pepper being the cornerstones of most blue fragrances are done sublimely well and the trademark Omani frankincense used in almost all Amouage is certainly there to add beautiful depth and weight to the scent.
The black current note is reminiscent of the one used in Jubilation XXV, as it does provide a syrupy sweetness that lasts through the stages of the fragrance as it goes through the drydown. Here the oak and soft leather begin to shine.
This is certainly not a fragrance for everybody, but for those who enjoy the Amouage DNA and want a blue fragrance that doesn't come off as juvenile then this very well may be the one for you.
There is a strong blast of Oud Assam in the opening that could come off as fecal to those with little experience in the material, but to those who appreciate real oud raw materials, this is a very nice take on it in the opening. The prominence of the oud is short-lived though before the typical blue fragrance notes move front and center. Citrus, amber, and pink pepper being the cornerstones of most blue fragrances are done sublimely well and the trademark Omani frankincense used in almost all Amouage is certainly there to add beautiful depth and weight to the scent.
The black current note is reminiscent of the one used in Jubilation XXV, as it does provide a syrupy sweetness that lasts through the stages of the fragrance as it goes through the drydown. Here the oak and soft leather begin to shine.
This is certainly not a fragrance for everybody, but for those who enjoy the Amouage DNA and want a blue fragrance that doesn't come off as juvenile then this very well may be the one for you.