The woody heart stays with you for hours without turning cloying, which is exactly what I wanted from a travel-inspired oud. 30ml is the perfect size to toss in a carry-on, and the spice opening settles into something warm and sophisticated rather than sharp. I've already gotten two compliments from
The spicy opening hits you right away, but it settles into this warm, woody depth that lasts through a full workday on my skin. I only need two sprays from the 30ml bottle and it still projects nicely without being overwhelming.
I was nervous about the oud being too heavy for daily wear, but the opening spices keep it bright and the dry-down settles into a warm, woodsy skin scent. Lasts a solid eight hours on me and the 30ml bottle is perfect for travel.