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.. one might think when you have it under your nose. Because the scent smells "expensive". But expensive-smelling perfumes don't necessarily have to come with such a high price that your wallet would gladly flee. With this "Oud al Mubakhar," the wallet has no reason to seek refuge. And the nose and spirit rejoice. Rose and saffron arrive with drums and trumpets like from the Orient Express, calm down after a while, and take on a violet-like, slightly powdery accord as a trio. This later gains a foundation made up of fine woody notes, slightly earthy and fresh "animalic." The beautiful scent ensemble, now turned into a quartet, is further supported by a warm undertone, which must come from the tonka bean. This scent music is remarkably powerful, sounding like a symphony orchestra .... and is probably more of a genius than a rogue's trick.... But aren't so-called rogues also somehow genius?......

Undoubtedly, Arabian perfumes contain a distinct and exotic scent that makes them unique and recognizable. Furthermore, they offer the wearer an experience of rich luxury and the warmth of a heritage that spans millennia. Perfumes play a very important role in the daily life of Arabs. They are one of the first civilizations globally to adopt perfumes as part of their daily life. Indeed, the modern perfume industry owes a lot to ancient Arab perfumery. If you are around Abu Dhabi, and a local man or woman walks by, it's like you're walking in the wake of a new world. None of the Western scents is equal to the intensity of any Arabic scent. Let's see what the interpretation Rasasi gave to this scent is. Oud Al Mubakhar shares the name with Mukhallat Oudh Al Mubakhar, as well as many notes, and the bottles are the same with a distinctly coloured cap, and in this one, it's gold, but the two perfumes are completely distinct and travel on two paths apart. If Mukhallat tells the story of a rusty and bloody rose, in Mubakhar, the rose is camphoraceous and dewy. Here the key accords are medicinal, spicy, powdery, floral, a little woodier and less musky, and slightly metallic. The perfume reveals a little complex, sharp, maybe nasty, with a camphoraceous mineral slap, announcing an explosion of saffron and violet leaves. Because of the violet leaves, the smell is medicinal and dewy, with camphor undertones. And the prominent saffron shows its plastic edge, akin to a bandaid. The fragrance of sticking plasters or adhesive bandages like Band-Aids is pleasing to some people, but not everyone. I don't mind, and I can handle it just fine. The fresh medicinal scent of saffron feels clean in this chilly fall. After you spray it, let it settle with air instead of judging it by its opening. Then comes the rose after the little medicinal impression, dominant in the middle stage. Not a thick, jammy rose, but something dewy and balmy with a masculine slant. Not sweet at all, but rather a silky yet dry rose. But it's not just a simple rose perfume; it also has a certain complexity. The pink Turkish Damask rose blends with herbal geranium to create a green, rosy accord sustained by an overdose of violet leaves. Now the scent is melancholy, a little soapy but not annoying. It smells comfy and clean. Indeed, the metallic vibe is nearly absent here. Compared to Mukhallat, the oud note is slightly sharper, not suffocating but identifiable in the fray. In the base, I can hear the meaning of the word Mukallat, a beautiful blend of saffron rose and amber, so rosy, sweet and a little smoky, with an oriental bent without a stuffy, raw or animal oud, a kind of oud white and refined, a hint, a breath, just an illusion. Patchouli and musk are domesticated, only added here to prolong longevity. The same net instead the creaminess of sandalwood. The leftover is inviting and intimate, like a seductive caress. The fragrance is loud as soon as I spray it but slowly settles down on the skin like a veil, which stays for a few hours. Depending on your skin chemistry, the fragrance might have a rosy slant or a spicier and animalic lean. As it quickly moves close to the skin, it is safe for office or other indoor places; however, more leaning toward evening and night events. I prefer this type of accord for the cold autumn and winter months. Plus, considering my compliments, it feels nicer in the surrounding air than it does while sniffing your wrists. I base my review and opinion on a bottle I have owned since November 2022. -Elysium Updated on 11/27/2022

A rose of another time, fresh, delicate, sober and elegant. The output of this perfume is deadly, very medicinal, but luckily it lasts a second, and instantly transforms into a delicate fresh fragrance with delicate shades of rose and saffron. Then, the rose goes up in intensity, recreating, with a pristine clarity, the smell of talcum powder Ausonia, that of the pink bottle with the smell of roses and that was in any bathroom of the 80's in Spain, because that reminds me this part of the perfume. From here the perfume has little evolution, remaining in a almost powdered aroma, with the rose as protagonist on a musky sandalwood and patchouli background. I do not know why, but the fragrance has reminded me of those wonderful 80's, where in any lady's dresser you could find talcum powder scented for the hygiene of both children and adults. I've seen with brutal clarity, my grandmother's bathroom, with its talcum powder, my grandfather's after shave and the soap with Lux soap bars, which, by the way, this soap also smelled like roses, although today day can be found with a wide variety of smells, at that time, the smell of roses was the hallmark of many of the cosmetic products of the time. For my taste it is a little feminine, but not for that reason I am going to stop using it, I have not loved it, but I have liked it enough to keep it in my collection. Its use I see it appropriate for any weather and climate, it does not have a marked accent for a specific use, so you can get along both day and night. In this aspect it is a very versatile aroma. In terms of performance, we can say that it is very good, exceeding 7 hours in skin, with a moderate projection from the beginning. It is not a beast, but if you look at what it costs, to many that I know, you should face with shame. This perfume is highly recommended for those women who enjoy flavored aromas and roses, men only recommend it, if they are open-minded and enjoy the roses without complexes.

Oud al Mubakhar was the third in a blind order; the ingredients sounded good, the price was affordable, and the reviews and comments here did the rest. What does Oud smell like? I have no experience with Oud fragrances; I haven't had one under my nose until now. There must be some Oud in this scent, otherwise, would "Oud" be in the name? To be clear, I am not any wiser about Oud from this fragrance. I can't say what Oud smells like after trying a scent, that would be asking too much. At the start, a fine citrus note is accompanied by saffron, a lot of saffron. Together, this creates a fresh, cooling breeze that also brings a delicate hint of leather. My nose seems to often associate saffron with leather, at least in fragrances. However, when smelling saffron as a spice, this does not happen. The oil content in the fragrance is high, so please spray cautiously and avoid getting it on clothing. My wrist was shiny, and I was glad I didn't spill anything on my silk blouse during the first test. To be clear, the oil ensures good longevity, which is quite advantageous on my skin. After a while, it becomes floral, not sweet-floral, but cool-rosy. The scent lingers for several hours, does not change much, and becomes woodier towards the base; I can detect patchouli in what I find to be a pleasant dose. Oud al Mubakhar is cool, bitter, fresh, noble, and also spicy, but not a cuddly scent. I can imagine it very well in a business setting, somewhat thorny, which creates the necessary distance. I see in the pie chart that the scent is classified as oriental; strangely, despite its origin, I do not perceive the scent as oriental in any way. Floral, spicy, and woody would be my classification. Perhaps because the fragrance lacks any sweetness and warmth, I think it is not an oriental scent. The longevity (on me 6 - 8 hours) is good, and the sillage is strong at first but diminishes after an hour. Oud al Mubakhar is definitely suitable for both genders and can be worn year-round; however, I would say it shines best in spring and autumn. I am still undecided about whether Oud al Mubakhar will stay; he has my respect, but not my heart; he leaves me cold. But I can imagine there will be days when I would like to wear it. Then when I want to say, up to here and no further. At number 1 of my three blind purchases remains Jaipur Homme, which actually belongs to my beloved, actually...

Ordered blind, and the scent opened my eyes. What a great fragrance. At first, I recognize the saffron note and above all the enchanting Turkish rose. However, this rose is by no means too feminine, as other notes and woods subtly and harmoniously join in, making it completely suitable for men as well. But those who only like hard hitters like Antaeus or Yatagan should steer clear of this. I was looking for a rose scent that men can wear and almost bought Calligraphy Rose by Aramis for about 150 euros. Now I have ordered this beautiful fragrance for a fraction of that amount and I am thrilled. Oh, and one more thing: received it yesterday and gave a spritz on my wrist. Now, after about 24 hours, I can still subtly perceive the scent on my wrist. How cool is that???