Nashwa Oud Arabiyat

I am venturing into my first review of this fragrance, even though I must admit that it is not easy for me to describe it, as it is so multifaceted and complex.
However, I still want to give it a try, as I believe it deserves more attention.
"Nashwa Oud" is the first fragrance from the house of Arabiyat Prestige that I have tested.
I had heard quite a bit about the brand, but since the fragrances are somewhat hard to find in Germany, I had not yet had the opportunity to test one from this brand.

Some time ago, I received a fragrance package that included a sample of this perfume. I was very curious as it was completely unknown to me until then, and I had not looked at its notes beforehand.

But let's get to the fragrance itself.
Nashwa Oud starts off extremely spicy and oriental.
Right away, I perceive a lot of balsamic, slightly herbal lavender, which gives it a very spicy nuance from the very beginning.
Bergamot joins the lavender, perfectly complementing it with its fresh, subtle sweetness.

While lavender remains very present, bergamot steps back, and the fragrance simultaneously becomes floral, smoky, and very woody.
Rose geranium emerges, bringing a green, slightly citrusy and minty note to the fragrance.
At the same time, frankincense and cedarwood reveal themselves.
The frankincense is very dominant, even though the cedarwood, with its warm, woody, and resinous aroma, clearly stands in the foreground.

In the drydown, oud and patchouli join in.
The oud is by no means animalic, but beautifully soft and warm. Patchouli contributes an earthy, slightly bitter woodiness, which is how the fragrance fades out.

For me, lavender, cedarwood, and frankincense are at the forefront throughout the entire fragrance journey and are the notes I perceive most intensely.

The longevity is very good.
With just 2 or 3 sprays, I can smell it intensely for over 8 hours, and on clothing, even the next day.

Nashwa Oud is a unisex fragrance, but for me, due to its spiciness and strong woody notes, it leans more towards the masculine side.

In summary, I can say that I liked the fragrance.
Although I am not a fan of frankincense and cedarwood, both notes are very harmoniously integrated here and complement the lavender wonderfully.

Despite everything, I will not be purchasing a bottle after testing, as the fragrance is too masculine for me due to the very prominent cedarwood and frankincense.
However, I would recommend testing it if you are looking for a warm, spicy, woody fragrance, if you have the opportunity.
I would advise against a blind purchase, as Nashwa Oud is quite a heavy oriental fragrance that one must like and appreciate.