Year: unknown
Notes: Indian herbs, oud, woods
While Al Shams Special Edition is a high-quality rendition of Indian oud, Bakhoor Khas resides at the opposite end of the spectrum.
Not only is its performance weak, but it also lacks that animalic aroma one usually associates with this variety of oud oil. It's slightly sweet, with a touch of hay being discernible, but ultimately smells very lacklustre. In fact, within minutes of application, its aroma develops into a dull and murky woody haze.
Overall, it's far from being representative of quality Indian ouds (particularly those from Assam), and one is only able to imagine oud novices obtaining some satisfaction from it, no matter how meagre.
Not only is its performance weak, but it also lacks that animalic aroma one usually associates with this variety of oud oil. It's slightly sweet, with a touch of hay being discernible, but ultimately smells very lacklustre. In fact, within minutes of application, its aroma develops into a dull and murky woody haze.
Overall, it's far from being representative of quality Indian ouds (particularly those from Assam), and one is only able to imagine oud novices obtaining some satisfaction from it, no matter how meagre.
