Last of my PDM samples. I didn’t even realise until I checked today. Before trying it, I was a bit gutted to be ending on a fragrance I had never seen anyone talk about. That changed quickly once I tried it. The opening made me go “wow”. The note breakdown didn’t make much sense to me because right off the bat I got bergamot freshness, sage and lavender aromatics, sweet praline, and warm saffron. Stays the same in the mids with less freshness and the dry down becomes simpler, with the warmth stepping back and a touch of sweetness remaining alongside oud, patchouli, leather, and vetiver. It’s luxurious, warm, fruity, woody, leathery, slightly green, and perfectly balanced. Definitely a cool to cold weather frag. It’s everything I wanted Oud for Greatness to be. This also confirms my oud tolerance. Anything stronger than this feels unnecessary (sorry not sorry @Paul Bartnicki) I don’t think I can give an accurate performance estimate today as my skin is supposedly dehydrated. However, this is roughly a 7-10+ hr fragrance with strong projection for the first few hrs. The sillage and scent trail are excellent too. I really like this DNA and want to explore more fragrances in this space. I don’t want to be blinded by just this one, so suggestions are welcome. I’ve heard Widian Liwa and Ormonde Jayne Muscat sits in a similar realm. Overall, I’m giving it a 9.7/10. It smells objectively perfect. Second only to Cedrat Boise for me. Luckily it’s not popular and has no good clones, so it could easily be a signature scent. I still need to retest performance, but the fragrance itself is excellent. Points deducted for lack of uniqueness and the price tag. Top 3 PDM for me and possibly the first I purchase. Currently it’s a top 10 fragrance of all time for me. What are your thoughts on this?

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This one is a bold Woody-Spicy fragrance that has been liked to Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Coral Fantasy. Launched in 2023, this is an oldie in my collection, but it always gets included in my rotation. It strikes a balance between fruity freshness and dark, smoky masculinity. Lattafa tend to keep their perfumers in house, unless it's a big name from the west. Most of their current catalogue is developed by the brand’s specialized fragrance directors in Dubai. Jasoor begins with a vibrant and crisp opening where juicy apple meets the zesty brightness of bergamot. This gets balanced by a warm, aromatic spark of cardamom & cinnamon. As the fragrance moves into its heart, it takes on a more refined character; a soothing lavender paired with a herbal geranium for a floral smoothness that perfectly tames a rich, slightly smoky tobacco note. The dry-down is where the fragrance truly settles into its bold identity, featuring a foundation of earthy patchouli, vetiver & leather, all wrapped in the creamy, sweet warmth of tonka bean to ensure a smooth finish. For the price you get great value, performance wise, 4hrs on skin, with a solid projection for the first 60m. It creates a noticeable scent bubble around you without being cloying, provided you don't over spray. Whilst probably not great for high heat, it's versatile enough for Autumn/Winter/ Spring wear. Ideal for date nights, evening events, or office-wear, if applied lightly. It has a bit of a boss vibe that works well for professional settings. Jasoor is a safe bet. My Rating 6.5/10 Scent 2 Longevity 2 Sillage 1.5 Y/N 1