Eternal Oud Lattafa Pride 2022

So or something similar went the purchase of this perfume for me a few days ago when a colleague told me about the sale at Lattafa and showed me the Eternal Oud. At that moment, I didn’t care about the scent at all; the bottle had captivated me. It definitely reminds me of the Portraits series by Penhaligon's, but instead of an animal, the cap of the Eternal Oud is adorned with an old agar tree. For me, the bottle is a 10/10. Not only the appearance but also the feel is incredibly high-quality, and I had to buy this scent just for the shelf.
Unfortunately, the dome did not survive the delivery unscathed, which is very annoying.

But how does the scent smell?

The first minute smells strongly of alcohol, paired with a slight fruitiness. I have never had a perfume with plum before, so I assume that the combination of alcohol and fruit is meant to represent the plum. Grapefruit notes make a brief appearance at the beginning but then completely disappear.

Once the alcohol has evaporated, the Eternal Oud reveals its true self. It becomes pleasantly sweet, creamy, and resinous, while still maintaining a slight fruitiness in the background. Heliotrope and amber clearly take center stage here. You can smell an intense vanilla, a hint of almond, and warm spices. The longer I smell this fragrance, the more I detect chocolate faintly in the background. In the drydown, only the suspected plum disappears; otherwise, the scent remains sweet and resinous.

If you now look at the fragrance pyramid, you will notice that I haven’t mentioned a word about the supposed oud. Although the bottle is adorned with agar trees, from which oud is derived, and the scent is named Eternal Oud, here the search for the oud is at most eternal.

The longevity and sillage are by no means bad; however, I find the ratings a bit too high. You will definitely not disturb anyone with this perfume, nor will you fill a room, but you will be noticed.