Oud for Glory Lattafa

A fresh oud fragrance. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, that's exactly how it is. Some might say this is an oxymoron, since oud by definition does not smell fresh. And yet, for me, it is precisely that: a very clear and distinct oud scent that simultaneously conveys a feeling of cleanliness, freshness, and well-groomedness. This must be due to the lavender; I can't explain the effect any other way.
I am not familiar with the famous brother Oud for Greatness and therefore cannot compare, but others have already done so extensively in their comments.

So here instead is my impression, completely free of comparisons:
The opening is extremely crackly and a bit musty with a lot of saffron. The oud note is present from the very beginning for me, while the lavender, strangely enough, is not noticeable at this stage. I sprayed the fragrance on to try it out before work and briefly had concerns, given the biting top note, about whether it would be a bit demanding for the office. By "biting," I certainly do not mean unpleasant, but it is just a strong statement and absolutely not what would typically be considered office-appropriate for European noses. One should generally like oud to feel comfortable with it. A quick note for those who are phobic about animalic scents: I do not understand the association of oud with stables and dung and so on, as I have truly never perceived it that way with any fragrance. However, there are difficult and demanding oud scents, even for my nose. This one, however, definitely does not belong to that category.
After about 30 minutes, the crackly-dry first impression fades, and at this point, the lavender slowly comes through. The longer the fragrance is on the skin, the sweeter it becomes - not gourmand-sweet or fruity-sweet, but a fresh, noble, pleasant sweetness that harmonizes wonderfully with the oud and plays with it. Sometimes the woody aspect reaches the nose more, sometimes the sweet aspect. Every time a waft of this fragrance envelops me, I can hardly believe how incredibly good I smell. It is truly a joy and a treat for myself. By the way, I have also received a flurry of compliments from others, predominantly from women.

An interesting side observation:
My colleague wanted to know in the afternoon, after the fragrance had been on my skin for several hours, whether I was wearing Sauvage. And after a brief pause, I knew what she meant. At least for me, it actually develops a note that is also found in Sauvage, particularly when it stops being so terribly intrusive and piercing. I feel reinforced in the suspicion that this impression of freshness is largely due to the lavender, which Oud for Glory and Sauvage share.

Regarding longevity, I can report that I and others can still clearly perceive the fragrance 10 hours after application (and I am not someone who applies heavily). The sillage is potent at first, but later retreats to a distinctly social level.
The bottle is beautiful, and I believe no further words need to be said about the price-performance ratio.

I cannot imagine what anyone could find fault with in this golden treasure (of course, provided one likes oriental fragrances). If anything, it might be too light-footed for hardcore oriental fanatics. But even they might occasionally need an alternative that doesn't hit outside noses too hard. Search no more, for here it is: the fresh oud fragrance.