The term Oud is thrown around so easily in perfumery and it’s just not true. It is best to ask someone who has lived it or engulfed themselves in the culture or taken the time to learn true processes. For instance Bakhoor (wood chip, shaving, residual wood) comes in different forms the cheapest version is young Agarwood soaked in other accords which most Arab people don’t use. Then there true Bakhoor which which multiple types of wood with naturally occurring resins exist are burned at the same time this process when wearing it in clothing should not be loud but present then an Attar which is concentrated perfume oil in some cases these oils include Oud resin. this is typically done before you leave home or more commonly before Salah (Prayer) or Jumah ( weekly prayer service). Oud which come from the heart wood of the Aquilaria tree the best Oud comes from very old trees that are very rare making true Oud Very expensive into the thousands of dollars US. Also what matters is the distillation process which determines the outcome of the Oud oil/resin presented. In most perfumery today is not true Oud because @Paul Bartnicki would say there no way to get a consistent product in hundreds or thousands of bottles what you are get is an Agarwood accord weather that is real or synthetic varies house to house. My Real name is Jamal Rasheed and I was born in Islam which in turn engulfed me in Arab culture and have lived these processes to some not extent. These processes take years probably decades to learn the difference so if you don’t take that time you can misunderstand or be taken advantage of.

I am doing a side by side comparison between: Bond No. 9 Dubai Platinum edp VS Bentley for Men Absolute edp $250 (at discounters) VS $25 (at discounters) Released: Bentley Absolute: 2014 Dubai Platinum: 2018 Here is the catch: ***Same perfumer: Michel Almairac Standby for the results guyz..

Hugo Boss / Boss Bottled Absolu — brought this out for a chilly Saturday

So @Rich Toczynski posted about a week ago, https://www.skool.com/bos/sotd-polish-potatoes?p=b56a8c62, about Polish Potatoes by Bohoboco. Well, I of course had to be a wise guy and make a comment about the funny name. Suffice to say, Rich got the last laugh on this one. He sent me a couple of really nice decants for me to try, and the man is RIGHT! The potatoes smell GREAT! Who would have thought - Shut my mouth! Thanks Rich, for giving me a lesson on this one. You're the best, my friend!

Back at it with another Mancera banger! Tonight I bring you Kumkat Wood, launched in 2013 by once again the amazing Pierre Montale. This is a woody, floral, musky fragrance that absolutely turns heads… even when you least expect it. The opening hits tart and bright, with an obvious blast of bergamot and citrus plume. There’s an immediate effervescent quality right out of the gate, which I suspect comes from the spices paired with cedar. At first, it presents itself as somewhat subtle, almost polite but trust me… that impression does not last. Stay tuned. Around the 18-minute mark, cedar and vetiver begin to surface while the bitter-sweet grapefruit and lemon continue floating on top of the blend. At this stage, it’s slightly spicy, lightly sweet, yet still bright and vibrant. The woods here aren’t dark or heavy, they’re light, airy, and refined, with cedar taking the lead and vetiver humming in the background. It’s honestly addicting. Fast forward to about five hours in, and the scent shifts deeper while maintaining its brightness. Vetiver becomes more forward, with cedar continuing to give that uplifting, almost sparkling feel. Projection is still very much alive and pushing off the skin. I was genuinely impressed. Now here’s where it gets wild… eight hours later, this thing is still projecting. So much so that two coworkers stopped me to ask what I was wearing and where they could get it. I sent them the Jomashop link, and they’re already planning to pick it up. Some people compare this to Terre d’Hermès, but I don’t really see it. If anything, this is sweeter, smoother, and less sharp around the edges. Personally, I don’t think it smells like TDH at all. Performance is deceiving in the beginning but ends up being absolutely top-notch. Expect well over eight hours of longevity with a sillage that really captivates later in the wear. Season-wise, this is a true year-round banger as its extremely versatile. It definitely leans masculine, but a woman could easily rock this without hesitation.