SHAGHAF OUD CPO
Fragrance notes
Character
SHAGHAF OUD CPO opens with oud and saffron immediately present. The saffron brings a warm spicy edge that cuts through the heavy wood. It feels metallic in the first moments, a sharp facet that sits alongside the resinous oud. The opening is dense and dry before any sweetness appears.
The heart introduces rose and praline. The rose is prominent and pairs directly with the continuing oud. Praline adds a nutty, lactonic sweetness that softens the metallic top notes. Vanilla joins in the base, reinforcing the sweet accord and creating a powdery finish. The fragrance stays within a sweet, floral, and woody profile throughout. It suits evening wear or a formal indoor setting where a heavy, warm scent is appropriate.
The synthetic quality of the praline and vanilla is noticeable against the natural rose. The sweetness becomes heavy and can feel cloying to those who prefer dry woods. The metallic saffron note persists longer than expected and clashes with the powdery base. It is a dense fragrance that lacks subtlety in its blending. The composition does not offer much development beyond the initial shift from spicy to sweet.
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