Top Notes 
Rose
Saffron
Cinnamon
Heart Notes 
Amber
Patchouli
Base Notes 
Oakmoss
Oud
Musk
Vanilla
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Full Of Thoughts Of The Past
In my review of "Oud Mood Elixir | Lattafa / لطافة", I mentioned four variations or flankers of Oud Mood. All the Oud Mood collection pieces have lush packaging and bottle with attention to every detail. The Oud Mood Reminiscence box is a silver cylindrical tube similar to fine whiskeys, whose lid is hooked by a silver ribbon that keeps it anchored. And the thick glass bottle is blindfolded with a silver ribbon of the same colour as the box. Not to mention the heavy chrome metal cap. Incredible how a perfume paid for around €15 can provide such expensive packaging. But will the perfume inside be just as good? Let’s go find out together.
Oud Mood Reminiscence, also known as Silver, is a spicy, mossy, salty, and musky cologne with an oud touch. It shares several notes with "Oud Mood Elixir | Lattafa / لطافة", but the concoction smells quite different. Although both saffron and cinnamon are present, the nutmeg replacement with the rose creates a more pleasing opening. Here, the indolic and semi-faecal nuances are not present. Instead, I get a boozy and aromatic blast that reminds me of a metallic lavender facet and hides a semi-floral and spicy accord. There is even a bit of zestiness, too much vanishing to be recognized. The combination of rose and saffron is not typical of oriental perfumes. This rose is dewy without a jammy undertone, and the saffron offers its spicy side without being too leathery. To my nose, the rose comes with spicy borders, not too feminine, but with an aromatic masculine slant.
When the initial blast tones down, a fruity and floral tinge appears. Not a sweet and pulpy fruit, yet something akin to wild and red berries. The raspberry surfaces late on my skin, intertwined with the balsamic notes that fold it into something that to my nose could be mistaken for something with a sour undertone. The floral side consists mainly of jasmine and a bit of powdery iris. Besides, close to my skin, I can detect a waxiness, or perhaps the amber saltiness blends with other notes. Behind the fruity and semi-sweet accord is earthy patchouli, subdued and not annoying. I get a balmy tinge on fabric that I can match with cardamon, though I don’t get it on my skin. So far, the oud is not perceivable and sits quite in the background. If you are not accustomed to oud, this fragrance is safe for you as the dark and skanky side of the sap is not in there.
Finally, I take a lot of mossy oakmoss in the drydown. It’s pleasant, with that unique smell no longer allowed in European fragrances. The box contains Evernia Prunastri and Evernia furfuracea, two natural lichens. There is a chewy undertone from saffron leftovers. And a synthetic nuance of delicate oud exudes, slowly, non-dominant and non-obnoxious, very polite and tame compared to the other Oud Mood pieces. The lingering notes in the finish are woody and musky with a hint of vanilla.
If you intend to buy one of the Oud Mood fragrances, this is the quietest and safest ideal to be introduced to oriental fragrances containing oud resin. Next, I would say original Oud Mood and finally, Oud Mood Elixir. I omitted Musk Mood because it’s an entirely different kind, a creamy, musky floral. Not bad when used during winter days; best suited to cool autumn and spring seasons. You could try it on cooler summer evenings; maybe it works well. The longevity is average, while the projection is moderate and close to the skin after a few hours. Safe to wear in the office safe; it’s not offensive. Reminiscent means full of thoughts of the past, though I am not sure what it reminds me of...
I'm basing my review and experience on a bottle I've owned since January 2023 (PD 06.2022).
-Elysium
Oud Mood Reminiscence, also known as Silver, is a spicy, mossy, salty, and musky cologne with an oud touch. It shares several notes with "Oud Mood Elixir | Lattafa / لطافة", but the concoction smells quite different. Although both saffron and cinnamon are present, the nutmeg replacement with the rose creates a more pleasing opening. Here, the indolic and semi-faecal nuances are not present. Instead, I get a boozy and aromatic blast that reminds me of a metallic lavender facet and hides a semi-floral and spicy accord. There is even a bit of zestiness, too much vanishing to be recognized. The combination of rose and saffron is not typical of oriental perfumes. This rose is dewy without a jammy undertone, and the saffron offers its spicy side without being too leathery. To my nose, the rose comes with spicy borders, not too feminine, but with an aromatic masculine slant.
When the initial blast tones down, a fruity and floral tinge appears. Not a sweet and pulpy fruit, yet something akin to wild and red berries. The raspberry surfaces late on my skin, intertwined with the balsamic notes that fold it into something that to my nose could be mistaken for something with a sour undertone. The floral side consists mainly of jasmine and a bit of powdery iris. Besides, close to my skin, I can detect a waxiness, or perhaps the amber saltiness blends with other notes. Behind the fruity and semi-sweet accord is earthy patchouli, subdued and not annoying. I get a balmy tinge on fabric that I can match with cardamon, though I don’t get it on my skin. So far, the oud is not perceivable and sits quite in the background. If you are not accustomed to oud, this fragrance is safe for you as the dark and skanky side of the sap is not in there.
Finally, I take a lot of mossy oakmoss in the drydown. It’s pleasant, with that unique smell no longer allowed in European fragrances. The box contains Evernia Prunastri and Evernia furfuracea, two natural lichens. There is a chewy undertone from saffron leftovers. And a synthetic nuance of delicate oud exudes, slowly, non-dominant and non-obnoxious, very polite and tame compared to the other Oud Mood pieces. The lingering notes in the finish are woody and musky with a hint of vanilla.
If you intend to buy one of the Oud Mood fragrances, this is the quietest and safest ideal to be introduced to oriental fragrances containing oud resin. Next, I would say original Oud Mood and finally, Oud Mood Elixir. I omitted Musk Mood because it’s an entirely different kind, a creamy, musky floral. Not bad when used during winter days; best suited to cool autumn and spring seasons. You could try it on cooler summer evenings; maybe it works well. The longevity is average, while the projection is moderate and close to the skin after a few hours. Safe to wear in the office safe; it’s not offensive. Reminiscent means full of thoughts of the past, though I am not sure what it reminds me of...
I'm basing my review and experience on a bottle I've owned since January 2023 (PD 06.2022).
-Elysium
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