Raqee
Fragrance notes
Oud and amber sit at the center of this composition, supported by green and fresh spicy threads that keep the resinous core from feeling heavy. The animalic accord adds a rough edge that some will find captivating and others will find off-putting. It leans into the oriental woody family without trying to smooth every sharp corner. The green facet gives the resin a lift that prevents it from sitting flat against the skin. Spice arrives in a dry form rather than a sweet one, which keeps the overall impression lean. Hamidi Oud & Perfumes offers a scent that feels traditional in structure but unrestrained in attitude. It suits someone who enjoys oud in its more untamed form and who does not mind a touch of rawness in the blend. Those who prefer clean, polished woods may find the animalic presence too forward. It works best in cooler weather and during evening hours when deeper resins feel appropriate.
The whole fragrance behaves like a market stall in a narrow street where raw timber sits next to open jars of resin and the air carries both the sawdust and the heat of the day.
