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04/22/2023
TheBark
14 Reviews
TheBark
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Juxtaposition of Zesty Fresh with Minty-Overtones on a Warm Bed of Frankincense & Oud
I love rosemary in fragrances as it has such an uplifting character to it. The Rosemary plant comes from the Mediterranean region and has evergreen attributes, giving it a bit of a mentholated vibe. It was sometimes burned in ceremonies like weddings and funerals for "ritual cleansing," according to homesick.com, which goes on to say, " Very much like sage, it has a cleansing effect and was once used to fend off witches."
In Oman, it's noticeable at the beginning. Still, it's hard to tell whether the listing of notes is accurate as there's a slight fruity accord not listed (Rosemary often seems paired with Juniper Berry, but your guess is as good as mine as to what's in use here.) The saffron adds a bit of spicy-zestfulness, but doesn't appear to be a main player here. What you get, when paired with the Frankincense and "Vaporized" Oud, is a nice interplay between cool and warm notes which gives the fragrance overall some versatility.
This could be worn anytime of the year, for any occasion as it feels somewhat dressy, sporty, classy, fresh and warm with a slight greenness running through it. I can't think of anything to really compare it to, though it is worth noting that the oud here is more airy than heavy, giving it a base for the other notes to float upon with the Frankincense, which is also aromatic. Interestingly enough, Frankincense often has a Rosemary and Citrus and Pine undertone to it, and a slightly smokey undertone. I have not smelled one of Amouage's latest, Search, but imagine this may feel similar minus the strong citrus opening that particular fragrance has.
Overall, this is another great addition for the house of Taif Al Emarat and the turquoise color of the bottle is both striking and fitting of the fragrance within.
In Oman, it's noticeable at the beginning. Still, it's hard to tell whether the listing of notes is accurate as there's a slight fruity accord not listed (Rosemary often seems paired with Juniper Berry, but your guess is as good as mine as to what's in use here.) The saffron adds a bit of spicy-zestfulness, but doesn't appear to be a main player here. What you get, when paired with the Frankincense and "Vaporized" Oud, is a nice interplay between cool and warm notes which gives the fragrance overall some versatility.
This could be worn anytime of the year, for any occasion as it feels somewhat dressy, sporty, classy, fresh and warm with a slight greenness running through it. I can't think of anything to really compare it to, though it is worth noting that the oud here is more airy than heavy, giving it a base for the other notes to float upon with the Frankincense, which is also aromatic. Interestingly enough, Frankincense often has a Rosemary and Citrus and Pine undertone to it, and a slightly smokey undertone. I have not smelled one of Amouage's latest, Search, but imagine this may feel similar minus the strong citrus opening that particular fragrance has.
Overall, this is another great addition for the house of Taif Al Emarat and the turquoise color of the bottle is both striking and fitting of the fragrance within.
