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Balsamic, Sweet Gentleman’s Oud
As someone who appreciates Oud and several non-Oud Star Xerjoffs, I simply couldn't resist testing the Oud Stars line. So, I organized samples of Fars, Alexandria II, Alexandria Orientale, and Malesia for the first time. Excited, I began testing diligently upon receiving them.
I perceived the latter as the underdog regarding a bottle purchase due to the fragrance pyramid and previous reviews.
However, I was mistaken, and to the detriment of my bank account, it ended up with a 50ml bottle that has enriched my collection since early December 2022!
Now, let me briefly explain why: Right off the bat, Malesia is certainly the quietest and most unobtrusive scent compared to the other representatives mentioned above!
Malesia starts quite fresh and floral, with a subtle but still noticeable Oud note. Relatively quickly, a pleasant sweetness emerges through the tonka bean and vanilla. The musk takes command over time, and overall, it becomes, in my view, an incredibly beautiful, balanced, balsamic Oud-musk scent!
What is truly special, and what also influenced my decision to purchase a bottle, is the wearability and versatility of Malesia. Its unobtrusive nature makes it quite suitable for daytime wear, while it can also be used very well as an evening scent. The longevity is decent at around 8 hours on my skin. The sillage is rather restrained, especially when compared to other Oud Stars! However, I don't find that bothersome at all, as Malesia can even be worn as an office scent!
So far, I have only been able to wear it in winter, but I will definitely spray Malesia in spring and autumn as well. Only in the high summer with temperatures above 25 degrees would it be too sweet for me!
Like all Xerjoffs from the Oud Stars line, Malesia is anything but a bargain if purchased at the regular price. However, I believe that for your money, you get a very high-quality and unique scent.
The balsamic, sweet, versatile Oud star!
A scent for the gentleman mode...
I perceived the latter as the underdog regarding a bottle purchase due to the fragrance pyramid and previous reviews.
However, I was mistaken, and to the detriment of my bank account, it ended up with a 50ml bottle that has enriched my collection since early December 2022!
Now, let me briefly explain why: Right off the bat, Malesia is certainly the quietest and most unobtrusive scent compared to the other representatives mentioned above!
Malesia starts quite fresh and floral, with a subtle but still noticeable Oud note. Relatively quickly, a pleasant sweetness emerges through the tonka bean and vanilla. The musk takes command over time, and overall, it becomes, in my view, an incredibly beautiful, balanced, balsamic Oud-musk scent!
What is truly special, and what also influenced my decision to purchase a bottle, is the wearability and versatility of Malesia. Its unobtrusive nature makes it quite suitable for daytime wear, while it can also be used very well as an evening scent. The longevity is decent at around 8 hours on my skin. The sillage is rather restrained, especially when compared to other Oud Stars! However, I don't find that bothersome at all, as Malesia can even be worn as an office scent!
So far, I have only been able to wear it in winter, but I will definitely spray Malesia in spring and autumn as well. Only in the high summer with temperatures above 25 degrees would it be too sweet for me!
Like all Xerjoffs from the Oud Stars line, Malesia is anything but a bargain if purchased at the regular price. However, I believe that for your money, you get a very high-quality and unique scent.
The balsamic, sweet, versatile Oud star!
A scent for the gentleman mode...
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Przeginia 3 years ago
Enjoy the allure without desiring it, then you'll remain its master... 👍🏻😉
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