Well this will start some conversation. 😂 Good morning brethren and today I bring my OG 2011 75ml bottle. Still have a fair bit of this yet. The scent profile is excellent. The sillage and projection are good. Where this frag fails is the price and longevity. Well and the fact it’s still the house of Greed. Ok. So it’s called Royal Oud, yes? PSA, there is no Oud in this. But it is an excellent spicy mildly sweet woody frag that is a large fave by many people. I miss the days of the 120ml and 75ml bottles, batch consistency and Pride in the House. Would I advocate buying this today at $415/100ml on Maxaroma? Nope. But it is a nice scent, all things considered I give it a 7.0/10

Quick SOTD today, Brotherhood, as I crack open this decant from my boooy @Steve Louis. Thanks for letting me try it out, brother, you definitely know my taste. I recently tested the ever-popular Encre Noire OG, which naturally piqued my interest in trying the EXTREEEEME version. This one was released in 2015, again crafted by the talented Nathalie Lorson. Previous review for Encre Noire can be found here: https://www.skool.com/bos/sotd-encre-noire-by-lalique?p=eb1c6592 Now that you’ve read, studied, and memorized my previous review 😜, let me follow up with this bad boy… All I really need to say is that À L’Extrême is the big brother version of Encre Noire. This brother moved out, went to college, experienced life, went through a few learning experiences, and came back home with stubble on his chin. Still the same DNA but grown up. The fragrance keeps that dry, woody profile but now brings warm amber vibes along for the ride. It’s resinous, warm, spicy, and deeply woody. I also pick up a touch of ashiness in the base, like a charred piece of wood from the fireplace. Super masculine and honestly feels really high quality. Longevity is a slight step above the OG for me, about 4 hours of solid usability, with hints still clinging to clothes afterward. Sillage is present for the first couple hours but sits fairly close to the body. I imagine adding a few more sprays would really bring it out. Overall, I’m giving this one an 8.1/10, and I WILL be adding this to my collection for sure. Let me know your take on Encre Noire À L’Extrême… Do you love it? Hate it? Is it redundant to own both? I say it kind of is… Have an amazing day, scent bros! Top: Cypress, Elemi resin and Bergamot Mid: Haitian Vetiver, Vetiver, Incense and Orris Base: Benzoin, Sandalwood and Patchouli