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The name of the fragrance really fits well.. it feels to me like the warm sun that you’ve been waiting for all long winter..

Starting with the quite demanding orange brand, Sunshine Man is really not for everyone at first. Fortunately, the challenging top note fades away very quickly for me, allowing the spicy lavender to unfold freely and leaving a very masculine impression together with the juniper berry. Yes, it is a unisex fragrance, but for me it leans just a tad on the masculine side..
After a few minutes, the sweet drydown takes over and the scent develops into a wonderfully pleasant, almost gourmand-like vanilla bomb with green-spicy nuances.
However, it’s worth holding out… because from this point on, it becomes so pleasing that it is well received by most and no longer bothers anyone..

You really have to wait for the sun all through the cold and dark winter.. ;)
Or you can get Sunshine Man!

How does one best start to describe such a fragrance?
Incredible.. There is hardly a fragrance DNA that makes me dream more than this one.
Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum is the first fragrance I bought a decant of, and I was immediately overwhelmed by the beauty and performance that this scent brings..

For me, this is not just a perfume, but a feeling. A passion. A statement. A journey..
A journey into a kingdom where everyone is happy and the king himself is not an aloof, arrogant man. He is rather a gentleman who is always well-dressed, polite, and courteous.
One who rules with style and sensitivity, is there for everyone, and proves his class on every occasion..

The good one starts here with a beautiful, sweet-floral rose note that feels very elegant to me. The violet is for me just a quiet companion, but still present and emphasizes the "silk feeling". In the drydown, the wonderful vanilla joins the always pleasantly present oud. Because it is not such an animalistic, aggressive oud, the other notes can also unfold freely.
I particularly like this about this fragrance. Because it fits both a suit and a sweater.

To my great surprise, I have read several times that the fragrance is "too strong" despite this wonderful scent composition..
There is no other fragrance I know where I can even somewhat understand this argument. Normally, one complains that a fragrance is nice but the performance is simply too weak.. here, apparently for many, the fragrance is super pleasing, but just too strong! :)

In my opinion, this is also an indication of the very high quality of this fragrance.
Francis Kurkdjian has done a lot right here and has shown the perfume world how it should be done when one demands so much money for their product.

A little excursion to Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum:

Many wonder if the extra effort for the Extrait is worth it, honest answer: Yes and No.
The performance of the EdP is minimally weaker, but I can only distinguish the DNA in the drydown (then already quite noticeably).
The Extrait comes across as more opulent and is simply deeper (maybe also more masculine?) than the EdP.
Anyone who has no problem with 10% less performance and a hint of benzoin can confidently go for the EdP.
I have tested both one after the other and also simultaneously and have come to the conclusion that the Extrait is definitely worth it for me personally.

Conclusion:
Overall, the Extrait is my personal No.1 from all perspectives and the already mentioned charming "king" in my collection.
If I could only have one single fragrance in my life, it would be this one.

Best regards

Hello everyone,

thanks to my dear friend M50, I became aware of this fragrance.
Since I already know the expensive counterpart, I wanted to test it to form my own opinion about the highly praised dupe.
And one thing upfront, without exaggeration: It is really well made!

I sometimes wonder what some perfume houses think when they charge such high prices for fragrances that could obviously be much cheaper. When you know the price of the original and compare it to the price of Oud for Glory, you understand what I mean.

About the scent & bottle:
It starts off quite spicy and sweet at the same time.
Saffron and nutmeg are clearly noticeable and a bit piercing if you get too close with your nose.
But just like with most fragrances that are in some way oudy, resinous, or woody, I prefer the aura that is created rather than smelling the scent up close.
With the musk and patchouli, a balsamic sweetness joins in, and the fragrance becomes much rounder and more harmonious for me overall.

At this point, a small recommendation: Definitely use it for layering!

Lattafa gets a lot right here. The bottle looks very elegant and high-quality and is also beautifully packaged.
Unfortunately, the sprayer is catastrophically bad, but there has to be some catch at this price ;)

Regarding longevity and sillage, it cannot quite keep up with the original.
H is better here than S.
But that's not so bad; you just spray it 1-2 times more ;)

Overall, we have a nice fragrance here that you can get for little money and that is very close to the original. I would say the fragrance DNA is 90% identical.

In summary, it's a prime example of: Minimal effort, maximum reward :)

To begin with: I am not a fan of vetiver.
Earthy, green notes are interesting on others, but smelling like vetiver myself? Never ever..

I wanted to try something that doesn't match my typical taste, just to bring some new colors into my collection. I had read a lot about the house of Nishane and had already tested the hit "Hacivat." This time, however, it should be something completely different, possibly a fragrance that might "rub some people the wrong way" and doesn't appeal to everyone directly..

Said and done - Sultan Vetiver was ordered.

Packaging:

Very good. This is exactly what you expect from a niche house. Because as we know, the eye always eats with it, and this is also the case here. Super quality, super beautiful, and simply high-end.
Moreover, the "new" curved caps of the brand are a feast for the eyes and are worth seeing.

Fragrance:

It starts off very spicy and is quite dense at the beginning.
Vetiver is truly present from top to base, but at first, it is not so gentle, rather aggressive in my opinion.
However, this settles relatively quickly, and a pleasantly green, grassy scent emerges that almost reminds one of a walk through fields or a forest. It also becomes increasingly softer without losing its potency.
Even though I find it more of a fragrance for spring or summer, it is very versatile and can certainly also be appreciated in the darker months.

Performance:

For at least 5 hours, it's beast mode.
Even after several hours, I could still smell it outdoors quite distinctly, and I do not have the most sensitive nose. For the duration, the sillage is really super good..
After that, it fades a bit. For people who are right next to you, it remains perceptible. Here, I think, the density of an extrait comes into play.
I could really still smell it on my sweater 4-5 days later.. So in terms of longevity, it's truly maximum.

Conclusion:
To return to my title, "Sultan Vetiver" has definitely conquered my heart..!
I don't think everyone can appreciate it, so I advise against a blind purchase. Unfortunately, I also cannot understand why it is still so "unknown," even though fragrances like "Encre Noir" (which is also a vetiver scent and I did not like at all) are everywhere. There are truly worlds apart.. The quality and the scent development prove this..

I look forward to warmer weather when I will wear it with a T-shirt & sunglasses..
In this sense, stay healthy and cheerful :)

Best regards
Osman58

“Come on.. give yourself a push. You’re going to like it”

That was my thought before I ordered it blind..
I had seen the fragrances of Rosendo Mateu multiple times in YouTube videos. But there wasn’t much to read on Parfumo.
So I kept putting it off.. but we all know it: The desire for a fragrance grabs you and you order it.. faster than your wallet would like :)

Said and done ..

Picked up the package at my parents' place and drove back to the office with the thought “I’ll open the package only when I’m home..”
About 7 seconds later, I already had the scissors in hand to open the box :)

I open the package and spray directly once on the back of my hand..
Actually, I could have gone home from that moment on, as I was mentally dazed by this incredible scent.

To me, it smells somewhat like marzipan in the first minutes. I don’t really like eating it.. but in the top note paired with something floral, this fascinating opening almost knocked me over.
I must admit that I can’t smell the listed “spices”..
But I can definitely smell the carnation. Oh my God.. it’s heavenly. This elevates the fragrance so incredibly and, together with the vanilla, gives it such a beautiful depth. Simply wonderful !!

And then the musk.. folks, you can’t make it more seductive and sensual. I believe it’s perfect for a romantic evening ;)

The performance is absolutely beast mode.
On clothing, it lasts for days.. the bottle is high quality just like the packaging.

Moreover, the RM No5 is definitely unisex. Accordingly, I can definitely imagine it on a woman as well.

In summary, a super interesting and unique fragrance that offers a great price-performance ratio for the niche world and is definitely worth a sniff..

Gracias Señor Mateu !