Oud Satin Ministry of Oud 2020

A few weeks ago, I bought the Oud Satin Mood body oil from my favorite perfumer, Kurkdjian.
Until then, I didn't know it as a perfume either; it was essentially a blind buy.
Upon the first application of the oil, I felt a thrill that I hadn't experienced with a fragrance in a long time. "Finally, I understand why everyone finds Oud so amazing," I thought. What a beautiful scent! Sweet, without coming off as cheap or girly. A mature sweetness. Despite the roses, I wouldn't label it as a typical floral fragrance. The roses are integrated in such a way that they come across differently and stand out.

After a bit of research, I quickly saw that there is an affordable dupe. I had to have it; the original is just too expensive for my taste, no matter how much I love it.

I let it settle for a bit. At first, I wasn't sure if it even came close to the oil scent.
Maybe it needed a short maturation period. Today, I can say: Yes, it is good and can stand on its own, and yes, it comes quite close to the scent of the body oil.
The price is incredibly good, a bonus. The longevity is also impressive, and the bottle feels high-quality.

I will probably stick to indulging in the oil from Francis and the scent from Ministry of Oud.