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An oriental profile with a mystical allure to die for THE PERFUME ...there’s always a deep breath before a plunge into the dead of night.   dead of night empowers its devotées to take risks and dive into their desires. It is imbued with the seductive power of oud, a precious aromatic wood resin. Coveted, rare, and requiring careful precision to source sustainably—oud has been prized for centuries for its deeply complex scent and aphrodisiac effect.   This compelling fragrance is balanced with the serenity of Damask rose, natural violet leaves, vanilla balsam, and the nuanced warmth of sandalwood, amber and musk. The result is an addictive potion with a lingering sensuality. The first fragrance created by strangelove, dead of night is adored, sparking intrigue amongst all who experience it.    NOTES Bergamot, violet leaf, jasmine, rose, amber, sandalwood, incense, oud.   REVIEW Rich and opulent sustainably-harvested oudh that bewi...

A Cambodi, Thai and Laotian mixture of ouds resulting in an amalgamation of contrasts and nuances REVIEW Angkor Jam opens with a very nice slightly sweet undertones of honeyed dried fruits and some cinnamon vibe around the edges. When the Cambodian Oudh merges with the Thai Oudh the semi sweet background remains unaltered but an earthy profile with dark nuances starts to unveil the herbal, leathery and smokey heart that Angkor Jam has. The Laotian Oud adds a gasoline, tar, even metallic aura to it with some vetiver nuances as well as a certain bitterness but definitely this is a complex and rich dark oudh. Origin: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos Use the code 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘 for a 𝟏𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 at 👉🏻 www.theattarstore.com   Angkor Jam se abre con un agradable fondo ligeramente dulce de frutas secas con miel y un toque de canela en los bordes. Cuando el Oudh camboyano se fusiona con el Oudh tailandés, el fondo semi dulce permanece inalterado, pero un perfil terroso co...

Lun Dayeh is an oudh fat from Keningau region, Sabah - Malaysia The 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 is a small business run by a great Oudh connoisseur and person, Hamza. The knowledge and passion as well as the quality of the oils and woods are outstanding and the prices are more than reasonable so if you'd like to try high quality oudh oils and woods to burn, check his profile on Instagram 👉🏻 @theattarstore  and his website 👉🏻   www.theattarstore.com REVIEW The spicy yet herbal opening is signature of the Malaysian oudh DNA. Is that nutmeg-cinnamon combo that is spicy but pretty well balanced by mentholated and camphorous facets. The heart of Lun Dayeh is woody, earthy and even grassy with robust woods accords resembling from the roots firmly seized to a wet soil passing through the trunk and ending in a treetop which has seen pass decades. There's a certain dampness to it that reinforces the hyper reallistic wet forest aura that this oudh fat has making the wea...

An olfactory trip in its quintessence The other day, I introduced you to Al Shareef Oudh house, tell you about its story and showed you a review of Ward, a mesmerizing rose based attar. (read it here Today we are talking about Al Kadrie, an Indonesian Oudh oil full of personality that will take you in to a journey, straight like that. LEt me take you into Pontianak in West Kalimantan, Indonesia..... NOTES Freshly picked beautiful green Arabica coffee, woody, ambergris salty, bamboo dark, bitter, salty resinous strong oudhy base. There is no barn in this oil only oudhy ooomph, the same scent you encounter when you put a fragrant wild piece to your nose and inhale. REVIEW Picture yourself walking in the middle of a wild rainforest in the stunning location of Pontianak in West Kalimantan Indonesia. This is where this oudh fat will take you in a matter of seconds. An intriguing, mysterious and powerful strong oudh but in the best sense of the word. It opens intense, campho...

A true mesmerizing masterpiece which contains the quality and the opulence of the best rose scents that we, the rose lovers are constantly pursuing THE HOUSE Al Shareef Oudh is an Australian house. "We are a boutique artisanal house that has traditionally crafted custom oudhs, mukhallaats and attars for statesmen, royalty and Sheikhs of native Arabian tribes. Our philosophy takes its root from traditional Middle Eastern perfumery where we celebrate the aromas of nature, seek the best of natural ingredients, and craft creations that call out to the deepest valleys of our inner self. In a simple phrase our creations become life time friends of the beholder. Our house nose and master Al Shareef Jawed, trained by his grandfather in the traditional art of eastern perfumery, has a deep appreciation and understanding of the relationship fragrances have with each of us. He always mentions how our deepest memories are associated and imprinted by scents. As such fragrances aren’t just...

A perfume that you'll connect in an intimate way with April Aromatics was founded by Tanja Bochnig in New York and has been based in Berlin since 2008. The line includes a selection of natural perfumes and is based on a holistic approach. The name of the label, April Aromatics, was inspired by the perfumer’s birth month. Born on 1st April, she particularly loves this time of year, when nature is gradually re-awakening from its winter slumber and the scent of promise is in the air. A PERSONAL NOTE FROM TANJA BOCHNIG. I started April Aromatics because I had a deep desire to create perfumes from pure extracts that not only smell good, but also create an inner well-being and noticeably lift our senses. The scents from April Aromatics are able to take the receptive into a world of poetry. April Aromatics perfumes are unique and of very high quality. The use of naturally pure ingredients whenever available and the particularly gentle processing make it possible to preserve the origin...

The contrast and the mixture of elements is what makes this concoction an intriguing, alluring and super elegant piece for the real fragrance lovers Ursa's story begins with the fragrant landscape that surrounds Lake Como in Italy, with pastures and forests along its shores. And reassuring, like the calm waters of Lake Como. NOTES Nutmeg, Elemí, Dried Fruits, Rum, Patchouli, Olibanum, Incense, Tobacco, Vetiver, Vanilla, Leather, Oud. REVIEW Earthy, damp and even organic opening where some may find a little bit of challenge if not familiar with the smell of real patchouli welcomes you to Ursa. Rum, dried fruits and nutmeg appears to balance the formula but never loosing the patchouli and the tobacco as the backbone and cornerstone of this artistic piece that exudes the highest quality. An addictive woody accord consisting of dry cedar, resins and oud supported by tobacco, makes an everlasting base. The contrast and the mixture of elements is what makes this concoction a...

A super elegant piece A note from the Brand A woody, oriental fragrance that is sexy, passionate and evocative. It has been created for men and women with an intense appreciation of one another. The top notes start with sizzling citrus, complemented by pink pepper. The rich, sultry, exotic woody accords add intensity with the harmony of cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood coming through in the base; all enhanced by our captivating Oud. All of our fragrances contain 100% organic Oud oil from sustainable sources. NOTES Pink Pepper, Lemon, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Sandalwood, 100% pure organic vintage Oud REVIEW A heavy dose of pink pepper with citric nuances on top gives pass to a woody and spicy heart composed of an addictive woody accord consisting of dry cedar, raw sandalwood and 100% certified organic agarwood supported by slightly earthy patchouli to make an everlasting base. Oud Rouge exudes the highest quality to be a breathtaking, intriguing, alluring and super e...

A true masterpiece and an artistic icon of modern-chic perfumery   THE PERFUME The version of Dior Homme  in the form of Dior Homme Parfum appeared in 2014. S tarting with the Olivier Polge fragrance in 2005, the whole Dior Homme line was always a favorite of mine and I consider them the best designer line EVER. Bearing in mind that I refer to it only considering the three main characters of this line, Dior Homme, Dior HOmme Intense and Dior Homme Parfum as I never took much care about the others (Sport, Eau, etc.). I've been buying bottle pf Dior Homme since it first came out in 2005 when I can barely understand it in terms of artistic values but I simply adore the smell of the perfume and the uniqueness that it gave me moreover in my office where I was "the guy who smells good". When I used to pull off Dior Homme, the phrase always turned into "the guy who smells differently good". At that time, being a 20 years old guy w...

Welcome to the number 68 of Les Champs Elysees                                          Photo source: Internet. 1913, Guerlain moved his boutique to the Champs-Elysées, just a few hundred meters from his first factory. To celebrate the opening of his new boutique, Jacques Guerlain created Parfum des Champs-Elysées for his Parisian admirers. The frarance came in a magnificent turtle-shaped bottle in Baccarat crystal, a witty allusion to the exceedingly slow pace of construction. A century later, Guerlain continues to reinvent itself. The legendary address—68, avenue des Champs-Elysées—elegantly embodies French art de vivre. Artists and craftsmen of worldwide renown have redesigned this superb setting for a new century of beauty and passion, a new adventure for Guerlain. To celebrate th...

A perfume that will completely change your perception about how a floral perfume should be THE PERFUME If you’ve ever tried out a bunch of floral perfumes and said to yourself, nope, just not floral enough, then lets introduce you to Lost in Flowers. Called joy oil in India, the rare red champaca otto used in Lost in Flowers casts a strange, unearthly glow over the composition. It at first smells innocent, like fruit dipped in cream and wrapped in a clean, juicy shampoo aura. But then it is also smells musky and honeyed, in a way that’s more suggestive of intimacy. Gardenia lovers take note – this is Holy Grail material: creamy, salty, and with a bodacious meatiness that’s soulful without ever tripping over into bleu cheese territory. The astringent pop of saffron adds an undertone of leather and iodine, the tagetes a pungent, hay-like facet – colorful touches of Indian attar perfumery in an otherwise tropical picture. Thanks to these spicy, woody touches, and to the salinity of ...

The superlative rose by Thierry Wasser for Guerlain and its now extinct collection Les Déserts d'Orient Rose Nacrée du Désert showcases a magnificent Persian Rose specially selected by Thierry Wasser. Its characteristic essence gives a delicate, clever feel to this composition in which oud wood accord with smoky and amber accents finds full expression. Subtle and voluptuous, it represents a continent where beauty is tangible from the first promise of dawn. The Déserts d’Orient fragrances are housed in simple, streamlined bottles gorgeously illuminated by a shower of gold, like a symbol of riches: a sign of belonging to a world in which this precious material has always been given pride of place. Rare, reassuring, rich. NOTES Saffron, Persian Rose, Patchouli, Cardamom, Curcuma, Cedar Wood, Oud Accord, Myrrh, Benzoin. REVIEW The superlative rose by Thierry Wasser for Guerlain and its now extinct collection Les Déserts d'Orient. Only the finest raw mate...

A sensual, sweet and intoxicating perfume   Photo by Jonnie Swarbrick, FdB Creative Director    Oud Rose Intense is a sensual, sweet and intoxicating perfume. It's heady scent captures the excitement and intrigue of a romantic rendezvous. Fresh bergamot is one of the top notes that form a complex, aromatic and fruity beginning, giving way to the essence of rose and geranium. Melding into the heart of sandalwood and amber, are the nuances of exotic Oud creating a long­lasting base.                      NOTES Bergamot, Fruits, Rose, Geranium, Sandalwood, Amber, 100% pure organic vintage Oud. REVIEW A romantic date that ends in a dangerous treat is what Oud Rose Intense evokes me. Elegant, classy and alluring but sweet, sensual and intoxicating at the same time. The intriguing notes of citruses and especially thick velvety rose wrapped in a ...

Another masterpiece by Christophe Laudamiel for the house of Strangelove NY THE PERFUME Fall Into Stars is a meditation on the universe itself: dark, mysterious, yet leaving a trail of powerful illuminations. The scent contains a core of pure oud, which gives fallintostars a deep, primal quality, emphasized with amber and labdanum notes. It's complemented by ingredients like pink peppercorn and rosewood, which make the scent dreamlike and ethereal. The stardust and pollen effect come from natural and wild French daffodil; a golden amber effect comes from a Fairwild certified Peru Balsam and a Siam Benzoin resin, which cast light from the back of the scent; and an illuminating solar effect comes from fresh ginger, bergamot and saffron. That ensemble is nested in a combination of ouds, For Life-certified roses, and henna flower.   NOTES   Daffodil, pink pepper, ginger, bergamot, saffron, rose, henna, oud, rosewood balsam, benzoin RE...

Mindblowing creation by Fragrance du Bois The complexity and the balance of this remarkable fragrance as well as the quality of the ingredients is mindblowing to say the least. The spices and fruits perfectly matches with a heart of flowers where a big bold rose is exquisitely balanced and supported by precious cistus labdanum and incense. The smoky resinous ingredients ends up resting on a bed of 100% pure and natural oud generating a complex and bewitching sophistication aura. Pure Oud, Pure Luxury, Born in Nature, Crafted in France, Guaranteed by Nature. You can find Fragrance du Bois at Niche Perfumes. Add👉🏻thescentology10👈🏻at www.nicheperfumes.net at checkout for a special 10% discount. La complejidad y el equilibrio de esta notable fragancia, así como la calidad de los ingredientes, es alucinante, por decir lo menos.  Las especias y las frutas combinan perfectamente con un corazón de flores donde una gran rosa en negrita está exquisitamente equilibrada y apoyada p...

A tribute to a continent an its treasures Elephant trunk, cardamom, giraffe neck, bergamot, wild cat, sand, leopard spots, saffron, rhinoceros horn, cumin, lion mane, patchouli, gazelle hoof, geranium, nocturnal bushbabies, celestial sphere, bat-eared fox, grapefruit, snake skin, oud accord, eagle eye, vetiver, buffalo neck, musk, green monitor lizards, moss, blue wildebeest, winter sun, zebra stripes, leather accord, cheetah paws, cedar, antelopes racing, savannah, meerkat smiles, spices, crocodile tooth, heat. For the fourth installment of the Cuirs Nomades series, exploring various facets of leather scents through a global journey, MEMO has abandoned the peculiar comforts of Europe (previous editions in this series were French, Italian and Irish) for a taste of the wild. Like the bright Kenyan sun above the plains of the Serengeti, African Leather is at once impossibly vibrant and undeniably full of life, a deeply aromatic, richly spiced floral leather with all the soulfulnes...

NISHANE NO BOUNDARIES COLLECTION NEFS My absolute favorite and a perfectly constructed fragrance. A boozy opening where a perfectly executed whisky note is accompanied by a veil of spices and fig experiments an amazing development and transitioning to a heart of sacred oud and rose but never loosing its overdose of booze and fruity velvety nuances. FLORANE Fleeting bright citruses in the opening, a floral and oriental heart with a prominent blackcurrant note too and a velvety and silky deep vanilla conforms this beautiful fragrance that are formulated in a demi extrait concentration. SAFRAN COLOGNISÉ A unique take on the citrus aromatic genre with a fruity twist. Superb saffron and bright musky ambergris base. As its big brother Colognisé, it's unique and a powerhouse in terms of performance. MUSKANE Floral and fruity at the opening with a prominent raspberry note perfectly paired with rose and violet. Velvety precious musks embraced by a kinda cold and icy vanilla. The notes d...

A unique and majestic perfume composed by Christophe Laudamiel PREFACE A gourmand lover’s dream, but really so much more than just a delicious smell, Melt My Heart is an oil-based fragrance that captures the dizzying sensation of falling in love. And if you imagine that to feel like falling slowly backwards into a featherbed filled with fluffy orris butter and dark chocolate, well, then your vision lines right up with that of Strangelove NYC. Creamy, soft, and utterly addictive, this scent combines the mouthfeel of powdered white chocolate and lipstick with the velvety bitterness of 85% cocoa. Real orris butter, costlier than most other perfumery materials and described by Chandler Burr as “liquid good taste”, has been used generously here to give the more edible elements spaciousness and lift, like a puff of silvery breath on the cold air. It is the “white” element that contrasts so effectively with the dulcet bitterness of the dark chocolate note. Real oud, ginger, and mandar...

The quintessence of elegance and refinement Like a hot desert breeze carrying a veil of spices Sahraa Oud invades your soul with the most sensual, lush and edible rose petals, rich exotic saffron and syrupy, orangey honeyed amber wrapped in the most precious 100% certified organic sacred oud wood. A true masterpiece of modern niche perfumery which treasures the quality and the opulence of the best scents. You can find Fragrance du Bois at Niche Perfumes. Add👉🏻thescentology10👈🏻at www.nicheperfumes.net at checkout for a special discount. Como una brisa cálida del desierto que arrastra un velo de especias, Sahraa Oud invade tu alma con los pétalos de rosa más sensuales, exuberantes y comestibles, el rico y exótico azafrán y un ámbar anaranjado y meloso envuelto en la más preciosa madera de oud sagrado orgánico 100% certificado. Una verdadera obra maestra de la perfumería moderna que atesora la calidad y la opulencia de los mejores aromas. Check my review on Instagram ...

It will take you to a terrace near the blue Mediterranean sea with all its refreshing aromas An aquatic and fruity profile meets and amazing  and natural pure sustainable 100% certified organic agarwood note making this intoxicating fragrance one of the most original, fascinating and unique scents that I ever smelled. Rich cardamom sprinkled over citruses enveloped in an addictive amber veil all resting in a woody, resinous and spiced base rounds up this fragrance that have a name that fits perfectly with its scent profile. It will take you to a terrace near the blue mediterranean sea with all its refreshing aromas mixed with woods and fruits. You can find Fragrance du Bois at Niche Perfumes Add👉🏻thescentology10👈🏻at www.nicheperfumes.net at checkout for a special 10% discount. Un perfil acuático y afrutado se combina con una nota de madera de agar orgánica 100% sostenible, certificada, natural y sorprendente que hace de esta fragancia intoxicante uno de los aromas má...