Oud Divin Robert Piguet 2015

A fragrance that will certainly polarize.
Some will appreciate it, perhaps even love it, while others will immediately dismiss it, completely overwhelmed. But that's how it is with most Piguet fragrances: those who can't handle their DNA, and almost all share a certain challenging attitude, strength of character, and intensity, will find them all too loud, too chaotic, too unflattering, and sometimes even outrageously indecent in scent (if not downright stinky).
I like this DNA. Germaine Cellier introduced it with her legendary fragrances "Bandit" and "Fracas," and Aurélien Guichard continues it more or less successfully.
"Oud Divin" belongs, just like its predecessor "Oud," to this line, which could be extended with "Visa," "Futur," and "Casbah."

All these fragrances make a grand entrance - they rush onto the olfactory stage with billowing sails and fill the entire room at the same time. There’s no mistaking it, no tiptoeing, no noble restraint. Understatement is not their thing. Among them, "Oud Divin" is a particularly loud (some might say: intrusive) fellow.

It shares the same Oud-saffron-patchouli concept with "Oud," now flavored with distinct coffee notes and enriched with some woods. The fragrance thus takes on a darker quality, appearing heavier and earthier. A lack of sweetness avoids a slide into "gourmand" territory, where coffee-patchouli scents usually frolic. Styrax and resins instead give it a rubbery, tarry-oily undertone, which is likely to remind many more of a car workshop than of one of the popular, sweet-smelling, slushy coffee-chai latte-muffin establishments.
Therefore, "Oud Divin" is likely to appeal less to the primarily young audience of those self-service establishments and more to those who still enjoy being served a dark, strong, bitter-rich espresso and would never dream of drowning it in a bucket of lukewarm milk.

Whether "Oud Divin" is a unisex fragrance or not is hard to say. Women with a penchant for heavy 70s orientals like "Opium" may find it appealing, while men who favor equally opulent representatives of the same genre like "Zino" or "Hèritage" might as well.
However, those who rush to the window at the mere mention of these fragrances, who prefer transparency, a discreet presence, and a silky texture, will find this scent shocking.

So, keep your hands off "Oud Divin" if you don't appreciate resolute fragrances!

Second warning: definitely apply it discreetly! If you don't want the fragrance to wear you instead of you wearing the fragrance, you should dose it sparingly.
Two sprays are almost one too many - "Oud Divin" has nuclear radiating values!
However, it also has wonderful longevity. Even after many hours, it continues to scent persistently, slowly and steadily bringing forth the warm, woody nuances more and more clearly.

Conclusion: a wonderful, typical Piguet fragrance, but also a demanding one. Not one to spray on carelessly in the morning, well aware that it will generally find favor. No, with "Oud Divin," you can certainly also miss the mark, earning derogatory comments and demonstratively opened windows - one should be aware of that.
On one hand, I have received enthusiastic comments about this fragrance, but on the other hand, I have also experienced clear rejection.

"Oud Divin" indeed polarizes, as mentioned.