Do you also think it changes so much on the skin? I find that really fascinating; it starts off as Oud for Highness with more balsamic elements and honey, and by the end, it becomes so powdery that you can hardly believe it's the same scent as at the beginning. I have no idea how they can blend it so well to give you different impressions over time!
They can do balsam well too, like in Emeraude. Sure, resin and vanilla have a basic sweetness, but here it’s nicely balanced and well tempered by oud, herbs, and wood. :-)
*I really like lavender, especially combined with oud. Examples of classic herbs harmonizing with oud include Widian 71, Oud for Greatness, etc. Here, however, we're dealing with true and noble oud. It doesn't smell animalistic, but rather moist, woody, and earthy, yet above all, it has a strong character. The many resins that come from the agarwood are not sweet and provide warmth. The herbs like coriander and lavender add a special touch and a hint of classic elegance. It also smells powdery and dry-woody with papyrus and cedar, almost like violet. A great and wearable oud fragrance. Thanks to Misca for the opportunity to test it!
Lavender works really well in the house. My favorite next to dear Gustav.