Erba Oud Sospiro 2022

This was a risky blind buy of mine: the Erba Oud by Sospiro. The thought of Erba Pura DNA paired with an oudy note was very tempting. Erba Pura is, of course, one of the hyped fragrances of recent years. The DNA has so much potential, but it's a little carried over and eventually runs out of steam. Oud also offers a great masculine counter-component. I'm not the biggest oud fan, but I like oudy elements with fruit or aquatic notes.
Sospiro is a brand that now produces in Dubai. After a very long dispute with Xerjoff, you can finally discuss and read about these great Sospiro fragrances here. Unfortunately, these fragrances are very difficult to obtain in Germany and only a few stores offer this brand. So at least they keep something unique. After the great Vibrato my 2nd of this brand.

As I said, a blind buy, as this was just offered at a fair price and the testing possibilities with this brand are not quite so easy. Definitely dangerous, as this is real oud according to my information. Anyone who has had little experience with oud should not make a blind buy here.
What were the expectations? An Erba Pura with a masculine oud note, with more rough edges. A clearly perceptible Erba Pura DNA. And that's what you get, at least after 20-30 minutes. Especially in the air, the fragrance is really very successful. I absolutely cannot understand all the negative statements, especially when it comes to the entire fragrance process. But real oud in particular is not for everyone.

The packaging and bottle are cool. Like the well-known V-Line from Xerjoff, but smaller in packaging and the bottles are also somewhat simpler. However, the velvet cover is much better made and feels great in the hand. The golden lid is also simply luxurious. Beautiful.
In terms of fragrance, the first few minutes are very challenging. On the one hand, the old familiar Erba Pura DNA, which is really beautiful. On the other hand, there is a cowhide DNA, which is not very pleasant. Even more bearable in the air than when smelled close to the skin. After the first few minutes of shock, however, this subsides and you get what you expect. An Erba Pura with edgy oud, which is already much more masculine. The fruit cocktail in the first few hours is very pleasant, with mainly peach and melon. Very fresh and fruity, as you would expect from this DNA. The cowhide oud note develops into a pleasing soft oud note that is nevertheless very present. Light, creamy musk is also present and provides a clean, well-groomed touch. The base finishes woody with light leather and a pleasant sweetness. Overall, a great oud-fruit fragrance that you could like even if you're not an oud fan, apart from the first few minutes.
Performance is rated correctly here and is already very Beastmode. Sillage is room-filling, especially when dosed generously. Pleasant with 2-3 sprays and always easily perceptible. Due to the strong sillage, however, it is not an everyday fragrance and is also less suitable for small enclosed spaces. A great alternative for clubbing, nightlife or simply to stand out.

Overall, a great fragrance that is well worth it. Anyone who likes an oud twist from the original Erba Pura should try this one, and not just for the first few minutes.