Year: 2011
Notes: rose, Vietnamese oud, Laotian oud, frankincense, benzoin, ambergris
According to rumours, it took four years to develop Agarwoud. Based on sampling it, one finds that very hard to believe. Well, that's unless most of that time was actually spent procuring and distilling the oud...
Surprisingly, it's a light, gentle and inoffensive rose-oud creation. There's nothing particularly dark, edgy or even innovative about it. The rose is fresh, transparent and soapy, and not in the least bit sweet or voluptuous. As for the oud itself, it's devoid of any barnyard or fruity properties, and is well-mannered instead. With ephemeral and subdued traces of frankincense, the composition rests on an amiable bed of benzoin and ambergris.
Overall, it's neither dense, bombastic nor spicy. But, at the same time, it's structurally sparse, is too restrained and plays it too safe. While it may appeal to those with conservative tastes, it's still an uninspiring release for a latecomer to the oud craze. Plus, after four years, it would only be natural to expect something more.
Persisting for less than six hours, its staying power is also lacking.
Surprisingly, it's a light, gentle and inoffensive rose-oud creation. There's nothing particularly dark, edgy or even innovative about it. The rose is fresh, transparent and soapy, and not in the least bit sweet or voluptuous. As for the oud itself, it's devoid of any barnyard or fruity properties, and is well-mannered instead. With ephemeral and subdued traces of frankincense, the composition rests on an amiable bed of benzoin and ambergris.
Overall, it's neither dense, bombastic nor spicy. But, at the same time, it's structurally sparse, is too restrained and plays it too safe. While it may appeal to those with conservative tastes, it's still an uninspiring release for a latecomer to the oud craze. Plus, after four years, it would only be natural to expect something more.
Persisting for less than six hours, its staying power is also lacking.
