Dates Delight The House of Oud 2016

Immediately at first spray, I get fruitiness and sugar, then in about a minute I get banana and powder, with a touch of cinnamon. I'm glad the bit of floral goes away pretty quickly. This is very sweet with a touch of spice. At about 30 minutes in is when I really fall for it. Fruit and honey. Yum! But it's a bit expensive and I have some fragrances that already cover a warm, gourmand, fruity fall sweetness. This could be a travel spray purchase, but likely not a full bottle because of this.

Dates Delight starts off with a really nice spiced date note with depth provided by honey and oud. Unfortunately the resins and floral notes combine to create an unappealing old lady/potpourri smell which is exacerbated by the powderiness of the honey/powdered sugar note. A lot of resinous oud/florals do this for me so I suppose it's more me than the scent itself, but I can only talk about my own experience in my review. It really does remind me of being in an old woman's house with that distinct mothball/potpourri smell while she's baking some dessert.

Performance is decent, but I can't see this being very versatile. Maybe for a cozy evening indoors in winter?

This is an awful fragrance, smells terrible in my opinion. I only tried it once so it might need getting used to, over 200 quid, could buy anything else for much cheaper and better. Its about the same price as a bottle of LV and more expensive than all the good brands. If you want to smell unique, get it, but try it first it’s mainly based on opinion

I finally managed to get a sample of Dates Delight!
The fragrance has already been praised by several YouTubers, especially by the smaller ones. (Not the really big names)

Still, my expectations were quite high and my fear of being disappointed was huge, which comes from the fact that I simply didn’t like some gourmand fragrances and they quickly gave me headaches or nausea.

Upon the first spray, I initially get a hint of rose, but what happens next explains why the scent is so good.

A few minutes later, I smell again, and now the real "WOW" effect comes out.
It smells like lightly spiced honey-caramel pralines dusted with powdered sugar. The whole thing combined with the rose and the oud in the background results in a perfectly successful perfume.
It doesn’t quite smell like dates, so maybe the name isn’t perfectly chosen, but it definitely smells a bit like oriental sweets.

I would say it’s worth a blind buy, but I still recommend trying it out first.
This scent is perfect for those who want gourmand, completely without musk and sandalwood. It’s now on my "want-to-have" list!

But I don’t understand why there are no reviews for this masterpiece yet! At least there’s one now.

I have been interested in the fragrances from The House of Oud in Italy for a long time. On one hand, because of these beautiful bottles and on the other hand, due to the many sweet scents that the brand offers. Now, the first of this brand has landed in my collection: Dates Delight. A highly hyped fragrance that has great success in the community, and I think it will undoubtedly be the bestseller of this brand. It must be said clearly that this fragrance DNA always appeals and you can't go wrong with it. It's not really mind-blowing anymore if you've been testing/buying niche fragrances for a long time and are already familiar with this direction like Khaltat Night Eau de Parfum / Oajan. It's a direction that you encounter quite often. The honey note also slightly leans towards the Honey Aoud or Shaghaf Oud Azraq Eau de Parfum direction. Even though some influences from well-known fragrances are present, this one is largely independent and absolutely worth it. Hype usually doesn't lie, and here you get a fragrance that the masses will already love.

In terms of price, the RRP of €220 for 75ml might be a bit high, but there are already some offers with good discounts. Overall, this is still a great choice, as these bottles are a feast for the eyes and artistically top-notch in the niche world: The bottles come in an egg-like shape, which has been hand-painted. The fragrance is housed in this egg and stands on a golden lid. A bottle that excites and beautifies any niche collection. The packaging is also very stylish in this elegant box.
From the scent, you get this soft-sweet-gourmand note similar to what you find in Oajan. It's not a fragrance that takes your breath away, but rather a soft, sensual DNA that performs very well. The main character in the title is the date. It's quite noticeable, but it's already a balanced creation of gourmand notes, light spice, a bit of oriental vibes, and sweet notes like honey. This creation shines best in the autumn/winter, but it works well throughout the year as evening approaches. The date note starts off well and is accompanied by cinnamon spice and all sorts of sweetness like caramel, tonka bean, and a very nice honey note. A soft coumarin note also plays a role in the first hours, making this creation even softer. All the notes are perfectly harmonized, and this overall picture is simply harmonious. Oriental notes also play a subtle role through the date combined with delicate rose and gentle oud, which doesn't quite compete with the sweetness. The honey note is extremely cozy and gives it a wonderful warmth. In the base, balsamic and slightly resinous notes of labdanum and benzoin come in, perfectly rounding off this base. From start to finish, I have nothing to criticize, and I don't detect any off notes. A fragrance that perfectly embodies this theme, and there will hardly be any enemies. High-end quality for both ladies and gentlemen.
Performance is above average, as you can still perceive this fragrance well after 10 hours. I can absolutely recommend it if you're looking for a stylish, sensual scent, as this sillage is perfectly balanced. It's always well beyond skin close, but in an elegant range. A worry-free package if you enjoy gourmand-sweet-spicy fragrances.

In conclusion, I can say: A wonderful fragrance with a dreamy bottle. For me, this well-known theme has also reached perfection here. Additionally, you get a unique date note. For me, one of the safest blind buys ever if you like this type of fragrance.