Oud Indonesian Ministry of Oud 2020

A very affordable fragrance, but an extremely good one that can easily compete with many niche scents that are ten times more expensive. So what makes it so appealing? Simple answer: The inherent nuances, the cool brightness that brings out the rose and bergamot, which becomes darker and warmer over many layers. Earthy rounded off with subtle patchouli, which blends into a bitter-woody oud. Spices scatter light and shadow across all notes, splashes of saffron emerge in a reddish-warm glow, which previously laid a cool-floral breeze over everything in yellow-green and rose hues. The balsamic wood notes with a hint of animalic seem to rise from deep below, bathing everything in magical twilight. Nevertheless, it never becomes gloomy, as the brightness from the beginning mixes in. It oscillates beautifully everywhere, never allowing boredom to set in at any point during wear. With each sniff, it reveals itself a little differently - but always on its own unique course. Classily composed, this "Oscillator"...