this is a good one
VERY strong (one of the strongest i've ever smelled)

dates back to 1978 it's very well known in the perfume world

how it smell ? opulent, rich, woody
unisex

https://madeleinemono.com/products/baki ... -3-3-fl-oz

Jeff

Oud Envoutant by Sapos Perfumes

I wore this perfume today and loved it ! (I love it each time I wear it)

it's in the oud-rose category, but it's more oudy with a touch of florals

it's very nicely done and strong as well

the oud is not skanky or weird, just like I like it !

and at 49€ it's affordable, for this quality it's great !

https://saposparfums.fr/products/oud-envoutant

This brand is specialized in "airy", ethereal, smooth and light fragrances
a bit like "Le Labo" ones, but at a fraction of the cost

a full bottle (FB) costs only 60€ ! (for 50 ml)

https://maisonmatine.com/en/products/hasard-bazar

if you(re looking for something safe for work and that everybody enjoys this is for you.

you can get 2€ samples at Jovoy
https://www.jovoyparis.com/fr/marques/479-maison-matine

Jeff

ionone wrote: Tue May 11, 2021 8:50 pm I tried Vespero yesterday (that was my last sample of the brand) and it was good but I was not mind blown, the green aspect is too common, it litterally smells like plants

Tried a new one the other day my dog and I both got sprayed by a skunk, well more than once! Would that qualify?

I have a list of niche scents that I have tested and which smell
like a barn and cow dung (sometimes that's the original oud),
an old chair, an old library, a dentist's office, etc.
There exist really high-class disgusting fragrances,
and that's the beauty of niche perfumes
(the most horrible for me is BR540, sorry).

mrtools wrote: Sat Apr 12, 2025 4:05 am Tried a new one the other day my dog and I both got sprayed by a skunk, well more than once! Would that qualify?

lol, some OUDS literally smell like PUUPUU

this guy made one dude smell fart spray and he said it smells like oud =lol=

In the context of demanding scents I would recommend:
Widian Gold I
Amouage Opus XI and XIII
Boadicea Complex and Explorer
Nasomatto Nudiflorum
Xerjoff Ceylon
Jeroboam Hauto

And Jovoy Incident Diplomatique is the smell of a library with
a lot of old books and magazines / journals...

wojtek wrote: Sun Apr 13, 2025 8:55 am In the context of demanding scents I would recommend:
Widian Gold I
Amouage Opus XI and XIII
Boadicea Complex and Explorer
Nasomatto Nudiflorum
Xerjoff Ceylon
Jeroboam Hauto

And Jovoy Incident Diplomatique is the smell of a library with
a lot of old books and magazines / journals...

you have great taste!

not perfume but interesting smells nonetheless

I recently acquired these incenses and they are amazing
they are totally smoke-less (not a commercial gimmick) and smell really good !

I highly recommend
https://www.aromandise.com/les-encens-d ... 12488.html

Oakmoss
Probably better on a reed diffuser
Candles be cancerous
Makes me feel like im visiting Yoda