Arabians Montale 2017

A wild Arabian stallion ridden by a thief with a saber.
In the dry, dusty desert.
The imagination starts to run wild when you read the name and see the bottle.

I expected a scent like Oud Assam.
Fecal note and a bit dirty.

However, something different awaited me.
The fragrance starts with a certain lightly fecal medicinal note.
I'm a bit torn about what I should perceive it as.
The rose is already playing a part and is moving in the direction I expect.
The scent is already somewhat restrained.
As it develops, it becomes sweeter and surprisingly pleasant and simple.
The oud note slowly retreats completely, leaving behind a floral sweet scent.
The cardamom beautifully embraces the whole composition, and the fragrance knows how to please in its own way.

However, I find the theme completely missed, and when I think of a wild Arabian, a completely different scent comes to mind.
Something similar has been smelled often.
The fragrance is quite restrained and offers a subtle sillage and a longevity of about 4 hours on my skin.

The bottle is stylish, and I somehow like the tin cans from Montale.
My favorites from the house remain Blue Amber and Red Vetyver.
Best regards,
Sebastian