Year: 2016
Notes: Sicilian mandarin, lotus, osmanthus, tiaré, oud, Paraguayan guaiac wood, Haitian vetiver, oakmoss
After an abrasive opening of alcohol and something marine-like, Aoud Lagoon soon settles to reveal a tropical floral bouquet, with honeyed apricot subtleties from the osmanthus. With a soft woody foundation, one doesn't discern much oud in the composition but, with the exception of the vetiver, the woody notes are very difficult to distinguish from one another.
Overall, it's not too sweet and leans more on the feminine side. With conservative projection and below average longevity, it's a plausible tropical-themed creation. The only thing that prevents it from being perceived as run-of-the-mill designer-esque swill is the vivid presence of the osmanthus.
Overall, it's not too sweet and leans more on the feminine side. With conservative projection and below average longevity, it's a plausible tropical-themed creation. The only thing that prevents it from being perceived as run-of-the-mill designer-esque swill is the vivid presence of the osmanthus.
