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Ilham al Oud = inspiration by Oud = Oud inspiration ...

... perhaps a little overstated, because this fragrance is not really anything new ... but perhaps it will inspire you ...
What is certain is that you get a very long-lasting, unbeatable value for money, wonderfully spicy-aromatic fragrance ... if you like the aroma of eagle wood.

Oud with rose (floral), with raspberry (fruity) and with saffron (earthy-spicy) are typical, well-known combinations. Here, all of this is combined with slight hints of incense and patchouli and a perceptible, well-woven leather note.
Animalic notes of both leather and oud are present, but restrained.

The whole thing dries down in a warm, spicy, vanilla-like way and is still clearly perceptible close to the skin after 12 hours or more, even after showering.

An extremely long-lasting fragrance for fall and winter at a great price, which is particularly - but not only - suitable for going out, especially in the evening.
With more restrained use, it can certainly also be worn in the office.

Although classified as unisex, it is probably more 'suitable' for him than for her, as 98% of Ilham al Oud-owning perfumistas could point out (at least at present).

A blend of TF and LV ... you could do worse ... do they actually also have this great longevity and wide-ranging fragrance typology?

After 'Pure Oudi', which was great for my nose, I would describe myself as such ... i like oud very much, from subtle to strong-animalic ... i perceive the scent in many places and always turn my nose in the direction of the scent ... so peculiar.

I own numerous fragrances that contain the scent of oud (if you can trust the information).
So after the fresh-sweet 'Pride' and the even sweeter aromatic 'Pride Intense', I also had to have 'Pride My Oud' by Rue Broca.

Spices, incense, oud ... that must be something ... indeed - it is:
Dry spicy-aromatic, a little animalic, no blossom (wonderful), a little tobacco-smoky, no fruit ... although ... even if it sounds very strange now: it has a little bit of ashtray in positive with slightly fruity hints. I haven't smoked for more than 25 years and find cigarette smells in particular :-( ... but this is good.

Sillage and longevity could be a good deal better, but that makes this light aromatic-spicy and only slightly animalic fragrance suitable for everyday wear and therefore for work.
After eight hours or more, light, spicy cinnamon notes remain.

The heavy, rectangular, slightly bulbous bottle with a beautiful amber color gradient looks classy. The shiny gold could have been used with a little more restraint.

Sometimes things turn out quite differently than you think ...

Every time I visit my favorite department store chain (which has unfortunately been in continuous decline for many years), I am also in the perfume department. Depending on the location and size of the store, the range is sometimes quite limited to quite extensive. The unfortunate decline is always accompanied by stock clearances and reductions. The associated prices can sometimes bring tears of joy to your eyes.

Oh, two reduced Serge Lutens ...
... the prices of the perfume legend are high and there are usually only full sizes - which I prefer and therefore usually reach for.
And to be honest, by the time it hits three figures, my lips are already getting thin ...

I was all the more delighted to see little stickers on the packaging stating that there was a considerable percentage off a reduced price (cleverly done!) ... and lo and behold, we were in the three-quarter double-digit euro range ... interesting ...

... in the sparkling blue ... aha ... oh dear, sea spray and algae - aquatic - oh noooo ... so ... Enthusiasm in the statements ... Frankincense - aha - (I like it a lot) - is not listed at all ... try it out ... WOW!!!
I've never smelled incense like this before - to kneel down!
A watery summery spicy light incense.

Thanks guys, your tips have encouraged me to try it! What I would have missed out on!
Sometimes things turn out differently than you think ...

I like the smell of leather and I like leather fragrances.

After the spicier BôHaras from the same house, which has a clear and long-lasting leather note, and the powerful Chevalier Noir by Azha, I came across Cuir Eternel by La Manufacture yesterday.

I can just about detect a slightly green subliminal component here, as well as a slightly woody character, but that's it.
I have never smelled liquid leather in such a direct, pure and natural way: For me, too, this is one of the most beautiful ... no - the most beautiful leather fragrance so far!

I don't know what raspberry leather is - I've never come across a tanned fruit ;-) - but presumably the scent of leather is also composed of fruity notes. On closer sniffing, I can get an association of raspberries on top.
Apart from the fact that I really like the aroma of raspberries, I don't seriously notice it here and I don't miss it. Moreover, with more raspberry it would be a different scent and probably not the 'eternal leather'.

Eternal is a very strong word, and the fragrance doesn't last quite that long, but even after ten hours or more I can still perceive it. Despite the largely linear progression over the hours, the leather later fades into the background and a warm, slightly green-woody-leathery skin scent remains.

As always with La Manufacture, the elaborate packaging with the sturdy red box inside and out is modern and dignified.
As is the uniform cylindrical bottle with a black metal cap, which differs from the company's other fragrances only by the label and the color of the juice.

Oh, yes ... a 'typical' rose-oud-saffron scent ... quite heavy, sweetish ... floral - woody - earthy ... inviting ... if you like this combination.
And I like it very much!

Shagaf Oud is undoubtedly a fitting association, but Gold Edition Oud is softer, warmer, milder ... more 'beautiful' for me.
With time, it becomes a little animalic ... i also like it very much.

After nine and ten hours and more, a light, warm sweetness remains - a beautiful fragrance, my nose still goes to my wrist ... as the drydown progresses, it becomes more and more nose-burying.

I only knew Bois & Vetiver from Pascal Morabito so far - one of the 'driest' fragrances I know.
And now this: Just right for the coming fall and winter. Comforting.

The shiny, gold-colored, block-shaped bottle is simple yet eye-catching and therefore appropriate for both a Gold Edition and the Cube collection, and even more so for this glamorous fragrance.