Top Notes 
Italian bergamot
Cappucino
Juniper
Heart Notes 
Plum
Heliotrope
Provençal lavender
Base Notes 
Australian sandalwood
Brazilian tonka bean
Oud Firbest
Unbuffered Toenail
Birdsword
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Birdsword
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This is a statement
I never thought I would dedicate my first review to a fragrance that I don't even own yet (!). But here I am, sitting with my test strip from the big D. around the corner and my pleasantly scented wrist, and I have to share my thoughts on this.
First of all, we were in the mentioned perfumery, actually just for her, lipsticks, which is not my area at all, so I quickly made my way to the men's perfume section.
Eau d'Ombré Leather by Tom Ford caught my eye immediately; I hadn't smelled it yet, so I went straight for the tester. At that moment, the cashier and I exchanged glances, and she said right away: "If you like that, check out the MCM Diamond, it just came in this week, I didn't expect it to smell this good."
Unaware, I walked along the shelf until I discovered the flanker.
I only knew MCM from the fashion world, and since I'm not a fan of their stuff, my first thought was, "Okay, what is she trying to sell me now? Overpriced designer" - I thought. Far from it. According to her, releases from the brand in the past had been rather disappointing, but I obviously have no real expertise to confirm that.
Well, let's get to the scent:
The opening begins with a fresh-mineral wood note, very clear Oud Wood vibes.
It's not listed, but I can definitely smell the cardamom that makes Oud Wood so special. No trace of cappuccino.
The first spray went on the tester, the second on my wrist. Despite 30 degrees, I wore it because I also like Oud Wood in the height of summer.
After about 15 minutes, the scent began to develop; it became sweeter,
lavender + plum, really beautifully done. In the background, the Oud mentioned here is definitely present. Not too animalic, but more prominent than I expected.
Up to this point, I thought, wow, bold - this thing is not a classic crowd-pleaser
- it has edges, it wants to stand out (!)
*Regarding sillage and longevity, I don't want to say too much; I simply haven't tested the scent extensively enough.
Meanwhile, we were still busy at the shopping center, and on our way to the exit, we passed the big D. again; I had to know what this thing was going to cost. So I went back in and checked the prices. "The big one," 75 ml a little over 100, I somehow expected more. But in the end, everyone has to decide for themselves. Luckily, there are also smaller sizes available.
Back to the scent. I had the feeling that this initial sweetness was now becoming a bit more organized. The lavender had faded somewhat into the background, but the sweetness of the plum remained definitely present with the woody-animalic notes.
We spent the rest of the day at the beach, went swimming, and enjoyed the pleasant warmth in the sun. I almost forgot that we had been to the perfumery today and found the tester in my pocket on the way home.
The scent hit me immediately, and the association was instant (!)
- this thing smells like the bottle looks - like a luxurious handbag.
Sweet, fine leather - freshly ordered - stored in the same rooms where all the beautiful treasures are kept - tonka, oud, and sweet-fruity plums.
I really don't want to praise this thing too highly yet, but it has truly captivated me.
It has the potential to become my autumn/winter 2024 favorite.
And regarding my initial words about a statement:
This thing does exactly what the big TF has been neglecting for a long time.
It combines highly sought-after DNAs (plum, oud) finely tuned into a "backpack," with solid longevity and a much more complex DNA for a price level that is lower than the brand would suggest.
I also want to touch on the unisex topic:
If you, as a woman, like oud scents (not barn-like), then yes.
If you don't like them, still test it and see if you can handle it until the dry down; it may diminish the scent experience but is definitely worth it in the dry down.
For the gentlemen, go for it if you like Oud Wood - if it should be much more animalic, better test it first.
Thank you to anyone who has read this far.
I hope this narrative structure wasn't too exhausting for you overall but helpful. Best regards!
First of all, we were in the mentioned perfumery, actually just for her, lipsticks, which is not my area at all, so I quickly made my way to the men's perfume section.
Eau d'Ombré Leather by Tom Ford caught my eye immediately; I hadn't smelled it yet, so I went straight for the tester. At that moment, the cashier and I exchanged glances, and she said right away: "If you like that, check out the MCM Diamond, it just came in this week, I didn't expect it to smell this good."
Unaware, I walked along the shelf until I discovered the flanker.
I only knew MCM from the fashion world, and since I'm not a fan of their stuff, my first thought was, "Okay, what is she trying to sell me now? Overpriced designer" - I thought. Far from it. According to her, releases from the brand in the past had been rather disappointing, but I obviously have no real expertise to confirm that.
Well, let's get to the scent:
The opening begins with a fresh-mineral wood note, very clear Oud Wood vibes.
It's not listed, but I can definitely smell the cardamom that makes Oud Wood so special. No trace of cappuccino.
The first spray went on the tester, the second on my wrist. Despite 30 degrees, I wore it because I also like Oud Wood in the height of summer.
After about 15 minutes, the scent began to develop; it became sweeter,
lavender + plum, really beautifully done. In the background, the Oud mentioned here is definitely present. Not too animalic, but more prominent than I expected.
Up to this point, I thought, wow, bold - this thing is not a classic crowd-pleaser
- it has edges, it wants to stand out (!)
*Regarding sillage and longevity, I don't want to say too much; I simply haven't tested the scent extensively enough.
Meanwhile, we were still busy at the shopping center, and on our way to the exit, we passed the big D. again; I had to know what this thing was going to cost. So I went back in and checked the prices. "The big one," 75 ml a little over 100, I somehow expected more. But in the end, everyone has to decide for themselves. Luckily, there are also smaller sizes available.
Back to the scent. I had the feeling that this initial sweetness was now becoming a bit more organized. The lavender had faded somewhat into the background, but the sweetness of the plum remained definitely present with the woody-animalic notes.
We spent the rest of the day at the beach, went swimming, and enjoyed the pleasant warmth in the sun. I almost forgot that we had been to the perfumery today and found the tester in my pocket on the way home.
The scent hit me immediately, and the association was instant (!)
- this thing smells like the bottle looks - like a luxurious handbag.
Sweet, fine leather - freshly ordered - stored in the same rooms where all the beautiful treasures are kept - tonka, oud, and sweet-fruity plums.
I really don't want to praise this thing too highly yet, but it has truly captivated me.
It has the potential to become my autumn/winter 2024 favorite.
And regarding my initial words about a statement:
This thing does exactly what the big TF has been neglecting for a long time.
It combines highly sought-after DNAs (plum, oud) finely tuned into a "backpack," with solid longevity and a much more complex DNA for a price level that is lower than the brand would suggest.
I also want to touch on the unisex topic:
If you, as a woman, like oud scents (not barn-like), then yes.
If you don't like them, still test it and see if you can handle it until the dry down; it may diminish the scent experience but is definitely worth it in the dry down.
For the gentlemen, go for it if you like Oud Wood - if it should be much more animalic, better test it first.
Thank you to anyone who has read this far.
I hope this narrative structure wasn't too exhausting for you overall but helpful. Best regards!
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