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.

This is a spicy aromatic powdery, Vanilla fragrance. It is a mature fragrance that ls amazing. Longevity and projection is good at least 2-3 feet and stays for 6-8 hours. 9/10 perfect for winter

(1) Maison Martin Margiela Jazz Club vs (2) Amouage Interlude Man This final isn’t about the drink, it’s about the night. Jazz Club captures the quieter moment, where rum-soaked woods and tobacco cling to the air and nothing needs to be said. Interlude Man fills the room with smoke, incense, and aftermath, heavy and immersive like the bar after last call. It’s atmosphere versus familiarity, and the Barfly stays for one more round. What say you?

After an amazing weekend in the city with my wife shopping. We went to buy some fragrances (Shocker) 😜. While we may or may not have gone a little overboard which we are prone to do we had an amazing time! All of this to be said, we have been making relationships with some sales people and when we were discussing our collection and what we were about to add. The manager came out and presented us with this Armani/Prive Lacquered display box!! They said these are very hard to get and that they have only had 1 or 2 come in, but they knew we were the right people to have it. They gave it to us for free! Not something I had expected or even knew existed. This is one of those things that keeps me buying from an actual store with an actual person. Even though I may be able to get a "deal" somewhere else. I prefer the relationships. Now I Just have to put my bottles in. I have 2 open spaces to fill. But probably not for long!! 🤣

Brothers, I’ll be honest—oud was one of the hardest fragrance styles for me to understand when I first got into cologne. I kept hearing people talk about how rich and luxurious it was, especially Middle Eastern oud, but when I actually wore it, I realized there’s a big difference between that and the oud you usually find in Western fragrances. Traditional Middle Eastern oud is intense. There’s no easing into it. It’s smoky, woody, sometimes almost funky or medicinal, and it lasts forever. One spray can easily stick around all day and into the next. The challenge for me is that it doesn’t always fit normal day-to-day life. Wearing something that strong to work, running errands, or going out casually can feel awkward. It’s like wearing a tuxedo to the grocery store—it smells amazing, but it can feel out of place. Western Oud Feels Safer and Easier Western oud fragrances are way easier to wear. They usually smooth everything out with sweetness, amber, vanilla, or other woods. You still get that dark, rich vibe, but it’s cleaner and more familiar. The downside is that sometimes it doesn’t really feel like real oud. It smells good, but it can feel watered down compared to the bold stuff. If you’ve tried authentic oud oils or Middle Eastern blends, Western oud can feel like a toned-down version meant not to offend anyone. Another thing I learned is that Middle Eastern oud seems made for heat. In warm weather or outdoors, it actually smells better—richer and smoother over time. But in cooler weather or indoors, especially in an office or tight space, it can feel heavy fast. Western oud works better in air-conditioned rooms, offices, and close-up situations. It doesn’t push as hard and feels more “normal” around other people. Projection Is a Real Issue Middle Eastern oud doesn’t care about personal space. It projects, it announces itself, and it sticks around. That’s cool when you want to make a statement, but it can also make you self-conscious if you’re worried about overwhelming people.