Royal Oud Creed 2011

... so I thought at the first spray . Simply overwhelming. What tart freshness with lemon, bergamot and pepper. But there's something else. Is it oud? Cedar? Yes, most likely cedar. Oud is a subject of debate in this fragrance, as you know. But that doesn't matter, I thought. Because this fragrance has a composition that I have not smelled so yet.
Fresh, tart and yet with a subtle sweetness that slowly builds up in the course without being somehow unpleasant or even too much or annoying. Just right. Here is cedar not flattering but present and really masculine.
The flattering comes later in the drydown. Since the royal oud becomes tamer and warmer.
A really great fragrance. Perhaps for me the perfect association of a cool autumn day.
but how about the durability... well a fresh fragrance holds yes known not quite so eternally long. Still, I don't know if the presence is enough for me. Because as much as I like him the faster he can go (or is it just in my perception?)
nevertheless I believe that he is worth the money to me and will accompany me after my small tester a flacon...