Ehsas Khas Arabian Oud 2019
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Luxurious, Opulent Boss Bottled (and more than that)
Actually, it was the nostalgic search for the lost Boss Bottled in the perfume forum and the advice there that led me to Ehsas Khas. Thank you for that. After I had used up the sample and tried countless other samples over the months, I decided to get a bottle. I must say that I have become very picky after having tried an estimated hundred to two hundred perfumes and only buy those that I absolutely like. Ehsas Khas is now one of the few bottles that has made its way back into my collection after quite a while. Others from the same house will follow (Sultani, Amiri), which puts Arabian Oud on the same level for me as Xerjoff or Mancera, who also produce an average number of very good perfumes.
So how does it smell? There is indeed a strong similarity to Boss Bottled, only the ingredients smell of higher quality, more natural, fuller, stronger, with a unique twist. The apple is the most beautiful apple I have ever smelled in a perfume. I lack the knowledge of the oils available on the market to assess why this apple is so much more beautiful. The manufacturer states: "Rose apple: Exclusive ingredient from Arabian Oud, a very lush, fruity note with a hint of rose. Green apple: Fruity, green, and refreshing scent." So it is a combination of two different apple scents.
The apple is embedded in a beautiful vanilla, which is light, transparent, and sits perfectly on the woody notes. The musk can only be detected at slightly higher temperatures, adding a masculine tone. And then either from the combination of the components or perhaps it is a standalone perfume oil (maybe the geranium), there is an enchanting additional note that one cannot get enough of. The entire composition is so intense yet transparent and light. Overall, the DNA is a top-notch 1A, 10/10 for my taste.
How does it compare to Boss Bottled? I would compare it the other way around: Once you have smelled and worn Ehsas Khas for a few days and then smell Boss Bottled, the latter seems rather synthetic in comparison, has a scent note that bothers me, and never reaches the strong longevity and sillage of Ehsas Khas. And that was another important criterion for my decision. Opinions may differ, but for me, the H/S is important. I do not want to spend 100, 200, or 300 euros on something that neither I nor others can perceive. The very good H/S combined with this DNA also leads to this very high overall rating. Ehsas Khas is also very versatile, suitable for daytime, nighttime, leisure, or business, warm (except in strong heat) or cold seasons; I always find it very pleasant. It resembles Boss a lot, but it is a standalone, great perfume.
So how does it smell? There is indeed a strong similarity to Boss Bottled, only the ingredients smell of higher quality, more natural, fuller, stronger, with a unique twist. The apple is the most beautiful apple I have ever smelled in a perfume. I lack the knowledge of the oils available on the market to assess why this apple is so much more beautiful. The manufacturer states: "Rose apple: Exclusive ingredient from Arabian Oud, a very lush, fruity note with a hint of rose. Green apple: Fruity, green, and refreshing scent." So it is a combination of two different apple scents.
The apple is embedded in a beautiful vanilla, which is light, transparent, and sits perfectly on the woody notes. The musk can only be detected at slightly higher temperatures, adding a masculine tone. And then either from the combination of the components or perhaps it is a standalone perfume oil (maybe the geranium), there is an enchanting additional note that one cannot get enough of. The entire composition is so intense yet transparent and light. Overall, the DNA is a top-notch 1A, 10/10 for my taste.
How does it compare to Boss Bottled? I would compare it the other way around: Once you have smelled and worn Ehsas Khas for a few days and then smell Boss Bottled, the latter seems rather synthetic in comparison, has a scent note that bothers me, and never reaches the strong longevity and sillage of Ehsas Khas. And that was another important criterion for my decision. Opinions may differ, but for me, the H/S is important. I do not want to spend 100, 200, or 300 euros on something that neither I nor others can perceive. The very good H/S combined with this DNA also leads to this very high overall rating. Ehsas Khas is also very versatile, suitable for daytime, nighttime, leisure, or business, warm (except in strong heat) or cold seasons; I always find it very pleasant. It resembles Boss a lot, but it is a standalone, great perfume.
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