Top Notes 
Apple
Cinnamon
Lavender
Rosewood
Heart Notes 
Bulgarian rose
Cedarwood
Lily of the valley
Base Notes 
Amber
Laotian oud
Musk
Sandalwood
Vanilla
04/17/2025
FoggyThought
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FoggyThought
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The course of power
With every step, my heels echoed softly on the marble floor. The air was heavy - not stuffy, but filled with a scent that made me slow down. Not intrusive, but like a low murmur in a room full of whisperers.
The walls, decorated with gilded accents, seemed to exhale it. Dark rose petals drenched in precious saffron and the smoke of expensive fire. It smelled of decisions made behind closed doors. Of wealth that was so old it was no longer ostentatious. The feeling of power is slowly becoming palpable.
I stood still. The scent became more intense the closer I got to the last door. Not because someone had specially sprayed it here. It was born for this purpose.
My hand hesitated over the door handle. The scent was now a warning hand on my shoulder:
"Everything beyond can be yours. But nothing here will ever really be yours."
I took a deep breath - and felt the smell of power burn into my lungs.
Then I opened the door.
Emptiness. Nothing but a single rose.
And the throne, waiting for someone clever enough not to take it.
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This is my 2nd oud fragrance ever, I bought it because it is said to have a strong resemblance to Alexandria II. I didn't have the greatest experience with Xerjoff's gem, but you can still recognize some of the fragrance notes.
The fragrance reminds me strongly of sultans, kings and other people who don't need attention, but already have it. Everything you can say about Alexandria II, I would also include here. Luxury, nobility and power.
If you want a similar experience but don't want to fork out €300+, try this. Around €50 for 50 ml and I am very satisfied.
A little less useful in the coming summer, as long as you're not attending an evening event or on a date, as it is very heavy. You can wear it in everyday life, the durability also allows it, but for me it is more of a fragrance that is unpacked for special occasions. Maybe a few hours in a café is enough for me to put it on.
This perfume inspired me to create an account and write this.
If you're new to oud (or want something similar to the above perfume), you can't go wrong with this.
The walls, decorated with gilded accents, seemed to exhale it. Dark rose petals drenched in precious saffron and the smoke of expensive fire. It smelled of decisions made behind closed doors. Of wealth that was so old it was no longer ostentatious. The feeling of power is slowly becoming palpable.
I stood still. The scent became more intense the closer I got to the last door. Not because someone had specially sprayed it here. It was born for this purpose.
My hand hesitated over the door handle. The scent was now a warning hand on my shoulder:
"Everything beyond can be yours. But nothing here will ever really be yours."
I took a deep breath - and felt the smell of power burn into my lungs.
Then I opened the door.
Emptiness. Nothing but a single rose.
And the throne, waiting for someone clever enough not to take it.
-
This is my 2nd oud fragrance ever, I bought it because it is said to have a strong resemblance to Alexandria II. I didn't have the greatest experience with Xerjoff's gem, but you can still recognize some of the fragrance notes.
The fragrance reminds me strongly of sultans, kings and other people who don't need attention, but already have it. Everything you can say about Alexandria II, I would also include here. Luxury, nobility and power.
If you want a similar experience but don't want to fork out €300+, try this. Around €50 for 50 ml and I am very satisfied.
A little less useful in the coming summer, as long as you're not attending an evening event or on a date, as it is very heavy. You can wear it in everyday life, the durability also allows it, but for me it is more of a fragrance that is unpacked for special occasions. Maybe a few hours in a café is enough for me to put it on.
This perfume inspired me to create an account and write this.
If you're new to oud (or want something similar to the above perfume), you can't go wrong with this.
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