Berry Oud Monkoku 2025

I wanted to like this scent.
After all, I had only heard good things about London Extrait de Parfum and finally seemed to have found an affordable alternative.
I tried, but I don't like it.

It starts, as others have described here, VERY unevenly. But one can overlook that considering the price, because after about 30 minutes, it settles down.
What bothers me much more is this rather penetrating barnyard note that this fragrance emits. Yes, I know, some Oud has that quality, but this one is too much.
I can clearly perceive raspberry, leather is a bit more subtle.

I also can't fully understand the reviews regarding longevity and sillage. Yes, it lasts, but not forever and a day. I find the sillage to be below average for a leather/Oud fragrance.

The bottle is quite pretty, the sprayer is okay.

Maybe I expected too much, or perhaps one shouldn't be so easily dazzled by a 9+ rating.

As if James Bond had a raspberry field in Dubai.
I have worn Berry Oud several times in the past few days and to be honest, the scent has completely convinced me. The opening is sweet and fruity, almost like freshly picked raspberries, but with a noble twist. No artificial sweetness, just beautifully clear.
After a short time, the leather comes through and transforms everything into something warm and sensual. This combination of fruit and depth has something truly special; I find it elegant, but with character.
Longevity is strong, the projection just right. You can smell it all day, but never intrusive. I have received several compliments.