Gurlllllll, I've been in the UAE for almost 3 years and I just discovered Oud. I'm sure I've smelled it before just didn't know what I was smelling. I love it on my skin. I had to come home and do my research. I'm looking for a signature fragrance that makes me smell like money. Because money cometh to me NOW. Inside joke! My husband loves the smell too. ❤️🙏🏿💋👍🏿
Oud for Greatness is the phenomenal !! I got my hands on a sample at the ScentXPlore event last week. Had to get a bottle!! It just takes you on a magical trip and the confidence you get wearing this is second to none. Oud done right!!
I bought oud for greatness just because of you. The way you express yourself in your reviews just wants me to buy them. This attribute is gift that I hope you realize you have and use in your life.
I really like Blackmail because it is a lot different from other oud/rose combos. It's such a great oud paired with smokey incense and some slight fruity sweetness. So well done.
I've blind-bought OFG. Ohh man, strong, long lasting, incensy-dark, great for winter fragance, too strong for hot weather. I would definitely recommend testing it before buying it as I don't think it's for everyone and it definitely leans towards the masculine side.
The Decant Shop is having a 30% sale until November 1, 2019. Many of the products listed in the video can purchased as samples on that site. Try before you buy a full size bottle.
Try Fort & Manle Bojnokopff. It's the dirty kind of oud, but it's beautifully blended with the vanilla, chocolate and lavender. And not overbearing in any way. Based on your taste, i think you'll like it.
I bought a sample of Layton Exclusif and OFG. Hate the Layton wife hates it also. It stinks. OFG was a shock. Absolutely so unique. I don’t think I’ve ever smelled anything like it. It was so different at first because being so unique. We both kept smelling it because it reminds us of something we’ve smelled before but not a fragrance. No clue what. But after wearing it a couple times the better half gave me her blessing to buy a bottle of it.
Basically the oud is from the agarwood tree, which is also commonly used for incense in Catholic or orthodox churches. This wood is expensive and in Southeast Asia it is an endangered plant.
I didn’t say anything about Layton. It smells okay. Not as awesome as you think it does but not bad. Exclusiff smells like butt to anyone not a Frag head. And while I appreciate the artistry to make stuff that makes you smell identical to an elephants butt crack I just want to smell good to normal people who don’t have the brain damage that apparently comes from huffing too many Pthalates etc added into Fragrances 😂 😂🤣
If you like refined oud fragrances, there’s one that I suggest you try above all others. Roja Dove Amber oud. I daresay you will like it even more than oud for greatness
Very interesting list Demi ! Rose/Oud combos work best for me as well. Layton Exclusif and Rose D'arabie are my favs on your list ! Oud Bouquet is also phenom, but offers up mostly a sweet Oud on my skin with very little Rose (Old formulation) Thanks so much for sharing . . .
My favourite oud fragrances are Oud Palao by Diptyque and Hayati by Arabian Oud (one of the best brands in my opinion). Those perfumes are definitely not for everyone though. You should try them out!
Thanks Demi , I have smelled most of them except 2 and I found many oud Frags better than them specialy by Oriental arabic Houses for Example ( Ard Al Zaafaran - Lattafa - Swiss Arabian) those three Houses are amazing in Oud , woody and Oriental Frags. I hope from you to try thier Produkts and make videos and you will see what I mean it .
Gucci Oud I started with (not Gucci Intense Oud). I asked the sales lady to break me in easy with oud and she recommended this one and i love it. I can smell the oud but just so barely that its just almost a whiff i get every now and then the fruity /rose stands out most and the oud just warms it up a bit.
Hi, Demi, i DON'T own Oud For Greatness but i got one that is inspired by OFG and its called OUDDICTION by Alexandria. I have never smelled OFG, all i can say: OUDDICTION smells beautiful. Longevity & sillage are fantastic. I know i can't compare it with OFG, 😊😊. Love this video. ❤👏😘🙏.
MFK Satin Mood is my favorite of the MFK Oud line, as a guy, and I dont find it nearly as feminine leaning as Silk Mood, which is still Unisex but leans fairly feminine. I have yet to smell a bad MFK fragrance yet. They are all top shelf, for sure!
Great picks and descriptions. Coming from a country where Oud is produced and distilled I would recommend you to try dahn oud shams from Ajmal and faqat lil rijal from rasasi.
I've told people that if I could only have 1 frag for the rest of my life it had to be OFG. I can smell it all day long. You want to breathe it in and it's just Mmmmmm. My fave too!
juliefeathers Did you get the EDP or the extrait version? I have the EDP, from their men’s discovery set, and I really enjoy it. I was thinking about getting a full bottle at some point, but wasn’t sure if I should stick with EDP, or go for the extrait concentration.
I’ve tried the original Oud by MFK and it’s fairly sweet as well - it has a beautiful saffron note that smells so luxurious... and I’ve worn Noir de Noir for my birthday 💖
I like many of the fragrances you listed. For the warmer months, I like MFK 'Oud EDP'. It is a light oud fragrance that pairs well with warmer weather. You have to make sure to get the EDP version and not the extrait (which is better for cooler weather). I like the extrait version too.
Awesome, this is so helpful!!! Do would you agree that I can add: 1. oud for greatness 2. noir de noir 3. rose d'arabie to my wishlist in this order? 💗🤗
Hi Demi love the vids...been subscribed for a long time and I am always happy to see your reviews..the thing about oud fragrances is that they have been around for a long time..Have been wearing for years. And I pay about 20 to 40 dollars for them. All different combos and quite authentic from the sellers and makers themselves. So it is very difficult to try these designers renditions for so much money...they are usually pailing in comparision...But I watch and get excited anyway..Thanks for great content
So I know I've said this so many times… But I finally acquired it and and now the owner of my new favorite oud/coconut/smooth fragrance but right now I am saying it out loud to everybody… Oud orange intense! I love you!! Unfortunately I haven't tried many others from that house… My wallet is scared 🤭
My favorite oud to date is Oud Palao by Diptyque. But I did order a sample of Oud for Greatness because of your last video describing that scent. Should get in a few days. I am getting more excited to try it after hearing your description and obvious love for this fragrance.
7. Nasomatto - Black Afgano 6. Armani Prive - Rose D'Arabie 5. Tom Ford - Noir de Noir 4. Lancome - Oud Bouquet 3. MFK - Oud Satin Mood 2. PdM - Layton 1. Initio - Oud for Greatness Shows how much I've watched your channel, I have 5 out of these 7 already based on your recommendations :)
I've a small 10 ml decant of oud for greatness and I added maybe 2ml to the decant of BR540 parfum and let it sit and it's off the chain sexy Dudes scent ....I wore 2 sprays of it to a gathering at my hotel and my Bosses wife literally walked up to me and asked me what I was wearing and my Boss asked for a little sample he wore it and his wife bought him a bottle and hes loved it ever since
Dior Isphahan is only found in Harvey Nichols which isn’t a global franchise. Also may be exclusive to the Middle East! She may not have even tried it! & I Agree it’s amazing.
Hi..why dont u review some middle eastern brands...this list is incomplete. Honestly without brands like Abdul samad alqureshi(ASQ), Arabian oud, Oud Elite and Asghar Ali . If u havnt try one of these ...im sorry u know nothin abt Oud. ASQ has a product line devoted to oud...mesmerising!! Besides all i respect ur preferences... Thnks Peace
She may not have Access to these. I’ve never heard of anything you just mentioned and I’m pretty big fan of niche fragrances and definitely a huge fan of oud.
@@nicholaslavides1940 Anyone who has not tried original middle eastern oud fragrances does not know shit about oud. Cuz western houses do not use real oud no matter how niche.
I really want to like OUD but I cannot bear it. My stomach is stirring, it gives me gastric acidity, It makes me nauseous🤢 and I gey a headache😵 I just can bear CH Men Insignia and perhaps a bit Gucci intense Oud.
I have all of these except the first one. I wore OSM today for church and when I got home sprayed on som OFG just because. Great review you are spot on! All of these are my favs except the first one!!!!
Alien Oud Majesteux is one that I really enjoy. It’s pretty rough - Alien with untamed barnyard Oud. But sooooo good! A def try before you buy! Oud Bouquet, Noir de Noir, and Delina Exclusif are my fave Ouds (even though Delina is the most friendly Oud of all time, it’s still there apparently lol). I’m a fan of the new Oud Bouquet formulation, but I ordered a sample of the older one. Just as a confirmation to see which one is the better smell (subjectively, of course)
I wore Oud for Greatness yesterday, I am also in love with this scent. So so different from what is out there. Another o try is Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Elixir which has 1% cambodian oud.
I’ve literally just brought this, it’s an amazing scent. Wow it smells very old Skool like something you smelt your uncle wear on a night out, wow a incredible blind buy THANK YOU
@@susanawad1520 where are you from ? UK i brought mine from Selfridges, harrods have it too I think but it depends on where your from. And I must say your vids are so informative and brilliant keep it up.
I haven't put a nose on Oud for Greatness in a year or two, but going strictly from olfactory memory, it reminds me of Jubilation XXV from Amouage. I do remember liking it alot. For me a fragrance MUST impart a sense of mystery, otherwise why bother? It's about more than merely 'smelling nice'. It should convey a sense of the exotic. Oud for Greatness certainly does that. But at $430 for a paltry 90ml., it damn well should.
Dammit Demi! I’m going to go broke because of your channel! 😂😂 I literally just ordered a sample of the number one after your reference to it in your last video. Even the bottle is badass. Love your channel! Looking lovely as always
After seeing so many positive reviews for Lancome Oud Bouquet.. I finally gave in and purchased it, but it's sadly not working out for me. I can't return the bottle because I got it engraved. If anyone in U.S. is interested in buying the new version of this fragrance for a discount please contact me. I keep trying to love it, but I don't think it's ever gonna work for me.
I'm in a project to recreate my favorite perfumes similar to the designer scent I love. I collect organic essential oils and natural essences like oud, musk ,ambergris etc. I blend them with a little Jojoba oil and organic alcohol then I cure them for 6 weeks. When it's done I will add a little distilled water shake it together and transfer into a crystal bottle. I do love the designer scents but can't take the toxics anymore and truly nerves from the secret chemicals.
You are so right about Layton exclusive you literally need 2 to 3 sprays Max" and that's IT'! projection is so nice in the cold mostly in the cold in the fall very classy scent I wear that with a nice outfit maybe not a suit and tie but with a nice outfit nice sweater. Jeans cool pair of kicks and it's on I've had people that have known and smelled me for years with my colognes that said bro whatever you got on that's sick😏🤙
The only fragrance on your list that I feel doesn't really deserve to be there is Noir de Noir. Not because it isn't gorgeous. It absolutely is. Just that I've never thought of it as an oud fragrance. I know oud is among its less prominent notes, but perhaps your skin renders it more oud forward. Mine does not. I think of it as a dark chocolate & rose fragrance. I have an awareness of what might lean too feminine on me, and this one flies way below that particular radar of mine. I'd call it completely unisex. I do agree with you on Black Afgano leaning way masculine. I have the original formulation and I don't even see how a woman pulls that off. It's a one spray fragrance or the board of health will be contacted. Make that half a spray. Thankfully my 30 ml bottle is not in any danger of running out of its vintage juice any time soon. Also have the vintage Lancome and there I do agree it leans kind of feminine, but the praline is just so mouth wateringly delicious, there is no need to second guess my choice. Have you tried Nemer by Boadicea the Victorious? That is my favorite oud fragrance. It is extremely masculine, so it might not register as your favorite if you did smell it. I think it beats the Initio by a mile, but I can see how a woman would be able to more easily wear Oud For Greatness than Nemer. Even if that woman does like to wear men's fragrances.
Mike Kopp tricky question. Overall I’d probably prefer oud for greatness, because of it’s much better performance in terms of projection and longevity. When it comes to pure scent, I probably prefer oud wood as that oud is even a little more tame in comparison to oud for greatness, although they are not too far apart - in my opinion. Again the difference for me is in the performance. Oud wood is essentially a skin scent on my skin with no projection, and I get 5-6 hours longevity out of it. I wore oud for greatness to work once (3 sprays), and was getting unsolicited compliments, so the fragrance clearly projected. I was also getting whifs of it late that same day, so clearly 10+ hours of longevity. Overall winner - oud for greatness
Altough this is your channel and you can call your titles on videos as whatever you want or wish, but for the sake of being reliable, I won't call this list the "world's best oud" until you smell some 5star oud from Indonesia-India-Middle East etc.
I have found that 'Armani Prive: Oud Royal' is way similar to 'Tom Ford: Oud Wood'. But surprisingly! Oud Royal is better than TF Oud Wood. Lets have a try.
Gurlllllll, I've been in the UAE for almost 3 years and I just discovered Oud. I'm sure I've smelled it before just didn't know what I was smelling. I love it on my skin. I had to come home and do my research. I'm looking for a signature fragrance that makes me smell like money. Because money cometh to me NOW. Inside joke! My husband loves the smell too. ❤️🙏🏿💋👍🏿
Oud for Greatness is the phenomenal !! I got my hands on a sample at the ScentXPlore event last week. Had to get a bottle!! It just takes you on a magical trip and the confidence you get wearing this is second to none. Oud done right!!
I agree,Absolutely Phenomenal!!!
@@anthonyjones-jf3suIni?
I bought oud for greatness just because of you. The way you express yourself in your reviews just wants me to buy them. This attribute is gift that I hope you realize you have and use in your life.
It’s the Oud for Greatness, which takes the cake. Thanks for sharing thoughts on some great fragrances
I brought Oud for greatness for my husband! Amazing! Love it on him
I really like Blackmail because it is a lot different from other oud/rose combos. It's such a great oud paired with smokey incense and some slight fruity sweetness. So well done.
Lancom oud is love love I have bought 2 same time..its so amazing
I've blind-bought OFG. Ohh man, strong, long lasting, incensy-dark, great for winter fragance, too strong for hot weather. I would definitely recommend testing it before buying it as I don't think it's for everyone and it definitely leans towards the masculine side.
The Decant Shop is having a 30% sale until November 1, 2019. Many of the products listed in the video can purchased as samples on that site. Try before you buy a full size bottle.
Anonymous65 which site is it ?
Perfect but can you write the name of the fragrances in the screen.
Thank you
Try Fort & Manle Bojnokopff.
It's the dirty kind of oud, but it's beautifully blended with the vanilla, chocolate and lavender. And not overbearing in any way.
Based on your taste, i think you'll like it.
I put initio Musk Therapy with initio oud for Greatness and made amazing fragrance. I love adding these together ❤
I bought a sample of Layton Exclusif and OFG. Hate the Layton wife hates it also. It stinks. OFG was a shock. Absolutely so unique. I don’t think I’ve ever smelled anything like it. It was so different at first because being so unique. We both kept smelling it because it reminds us of something we’ve smelled before but not a fragrance. No clue what. But after wearing it a couple times the better half gave me her blessing to buy a bottle of it.
Basically the oud is from the agarwood tree, which is also commonly used for incense in Catholic or orthodox churches. This wood is expensive and in Southeast Asia it is an endangered plant.
Hate Layton Exclusif too..dont understand why it is such a hype
If you hate on Layton or Exclusif then you’re not a frag head.
I didn’t say anything about Layton. It smells okay. Not as awesome as you think it does but not bad. Exclusiff smells like butt to anyone not a Frag head. And while I appreciate the artistry to make stuff that makes you smell identical to an elephants butt crack I just want to smell good to normal people who don’t have the brain damage that apparently comes from huffing too many Pthalates etc added into Fragrances 😂 😂🤣
@@jward3961 That’s crazy talk.
I agree, Oud for Greatness is totally amazing!!
I got a sample from lucky scent its smelled extremely sweet and weakish does that sound normal?
Our Satin Mood I smelled yesterday and wow I must have. jo Malone Oud & bergamot and also the velvet rose and Oud I love those
Jo Malone oud last one hour max but I love it!!!
I just received a sample of Oud for Greatness, WOW! I couldn't stop smelling it. It's so good! I also love Creed Royal Oud is fantastic, very classy.
agreed! wonderful
If you like refined oud fragrances, there’s one that I suggest you try above all others. Roja Dove Amber oud. I daresay you will like it even more than oud for greatness
Finally! Someone that can properly pronounce noir! Video after video of hearing people say "newAR" has been grating on my nerves
Bond no.9 New York Oud is an absolute banger as well. Surprised it didn’t make the list. Tom For Oud Wood is also another great one
Very interesting list Demi !
Rose/Oud combos work best for me as well. Layton Exclusif and Rose D'arabie are my favs on your list !
Oud Bouquet is also phenom, but offers up mostly a sweet Oud on my skin with very little Rose (Old formulation)
Thanks so much for sharing . . .
What about oud satin mood ?
My favourite oud fragrances are Oud Palao by Diptyque and Hayati by Arabian Oud (one of the best brands in my opinion). Those perfumes are definitely not for everyone though. You should try them out!
Oud for greatness is 10/10! It is in a class of its own.
Thanks Demi , I have smelled most of them except 2 and I found many oud Frags better than them specialy by Oriental arabic Houses for Example ( Ard Al Zaafaran -
Lattafa - Swiss Arabian) those three Houses are amazing in Oud , woody and Oriental Frags. I hope from you to try thier Produkts and make videos and you will see what I mean it .
True arabic. Niche brands are the best when ot comes to oud
I like your comment and will look at those you suggested.
Did any of you try "Asrar Oud Indonesia" by Rassasi, its one of their Al Boruss series fragrance, its very good..
qyyy ruet for woman anything similar to rose de Arabia ?
Boucheron - Oud de carthage, my favorite honey-oud, just amazing.
I agree rose oud combo is very common , its not a bad scent but u dont need them all since there all so similar
Have you tried Guerlain Santal Royal? That for me is the best oud/rose oud scent on the market. Just beautiful.
Muddy love it !!
Demi Rawling hello does your top oud scent actually smell like nutmeg I’m not a fan of that smell not sure why one would want to smell that way.
you should try oud essentiel the true combination of oud/roses IMO
Gucci Oud I started with (not Gucci Intense Oud). I asked the sales lady to break me in easy with oud and she recommended this one and i love it. I can smell the oud but just so barely that its just almost a whiff i get every now and then the fruity /rose stands out most and the oud just warms it up a bit.
Hi, Demi, i DON'T own Oud For Greatness but i got one that is inspired by OFG and its called OUDDICTION by Alexandria. I have never smelled OFG, all i can say: OUDDICTION smells beautiful. Longevity & sillage are fantastic. I know i can't compare it with OFG, 😊😊. Love this video. ❤👏😘🙏.
Incase you did not know. Nasomatto has box shaped caps for men frags an cylinder shaped caps for female frags
MFK Satin Mood is my favorite of the MFK Oud line, as a guy, and I dont find it nearly as feminine leaning as Silk Mood, which is still Unisex but leans fairly feminine. I have yet to smell a bad MFK fragrance yet. They are all top shelf, for sure!
MFK’s Oud extrait is my ish!
Great picks and descriptions. Coming from a country where Oud is produced and distilled I would recommend you to try dahn oud shams from Ajmal and faqat lil rijal from rasasi.
I've told people that if I could only have 1 frag for the rest of my life it had to be OFG.
I can smell it all day long. You want to breathe it in and it's just Mmmmmm. My fave too!
Picked up satin mood this week and love it and I don’t even care for rose it’s just beautifully blended .
juliefeathers Did you get the EDP or the extrait version? I have the EDP, from their men’s discovery set, and I really enjoy it. I was thinking about getting a full bottle at some point, but wasn’t sure if I should stick with EDP, or go for the extrait concentration.
DFW Shade I bought the edp but heard the extrait is wonderful as well . I’m sure you can’t really go wrong ♥️
juliefeathers thanks! I’m thinking I’ll keep my eyes open for a good price on the extrait!
I’ve tried the original Oud by MFK and it’s fairly sweet as well - it has a beautiful saffron note that smells so luxurious... and I’ve worn Noir de Noir for my birthday 💖
👍👍👍👍
Great choices Demi. Oud for Greatness is the Top Shelf.
I like many of the fragrances you listed. For the warmer months, I like MFK 'Oud EDP'. It is a light oud fragrance that pairs well with warmer weather. You have to make sure to get the EDP version and not the extrait (which is better for cooler weather). I like the extrait version too.
Awesome, this is so helpful!!! Do would you agree that I can add:
1. oud for greatness
2. noir de noir
3. rose d'arabie
to my wishlist in this order?
💗🤗
Oud for Greatness is worth the hype 100%. A little goes a long long way. It projects wonderfully and lasts all day. All day and then some.
Loved your video.
I yet haven’t tried OUD for Happiness.
Mine is OUD Silk Mood by MFK, Satin Mood is too vanilla and powdery for me, comparably
Hi Demi love the vids...been subscribed for a long time and I am always happy to see your reviews..the thing about oud fragrances is that they have been around for a long time..Have been wearing for years. And I pay about 20 to 40 dollars for them. All different combos and quite authentic from the sellers and makers themselves. So it is very difficult to try these designers renditions for so much money...they are usually pailing in comparision...But I watch and get excited anyway..Thanks for great content
Where do you get them from?
I've watched loads of videos, you have sold it to me, ordering now, many thanks, Dave.
So I know I've said this so many times… But I finally acquired it and and now the owner of my new favorite oud/coconut/smooth fragrance but right now I am saying it out loud to everybody… Oud orange intense! I love you!! Unfortunately I haven't tried many others from that house… My wallet is scared 🤭
My favorite oud to date is Oud Palao by Diptyque. But I did order a sample of Oud for Greatness because of your last video describing that scent. Should get in a few days. I am getting more excited to try it after hearing your description and obvious love for this fragrance.
Now ,, you sure sleep with oud for greatness ❤️🔥
MFK Oud Satin Mood is probably my favouite oud fragrance. Sweet yet classy.
Extrait or Eau, which would you recommend I buy? Thanks
@@munchymunch1422 extrait if you haven’t bought one yet
@@OnlyOne1Saint thanks. Haven’t bought 1 yet
Great video thank you. Just sold me on Oud for Greatness.
Grrrrlll. I got Our for Greatness and ohhhmygoodnesss!!! I as well wanna get 20 bottles for my whole life 😭 this is the real deal I'm in love
7. Nasomatto - Black Afgano
6. Armani Prive - Rose D'Arabie
5. Tom Ford - Noir de Noir
4. Lancome - Oud Bouquet
3. MFK - Oud Satin Mood
2. PdM - Layton
1. Initio - Oud for Greatness
Shows how much I've watched your channel, I have 5 out of these 7 already based on your recommendations :)
I bought ofg on your recommendation and omg i’m blown!! The dry down is the best
I've a small 10 ml decant of oud for greatness and I added maybe 2ml to the decant of BR540 parfum and let it sit and it's off the chain sexy Dudes scent ....I wore 2 sprays of it to a gathering at my hotel and my Bosses wife literally walked up to me and asked me what I was wearing and my Boss asked for a little sample he wore it and his wife bought him a bottle and hes loved it ever since
Demi, you should try midle east oud scents. A real oud masterpieces...
can you recommend some good ones? or some brands?
@@robertan.2491 Hind Al Oud house making a heavenly good scents, not only oud ones. Ther is not bad perfumes from them. "Devotion" OMG.
@@predatorcube thanks!! I'll check it out
@@predatorcube any chance that they ship to the US?
@@miscellaneoush454 world wide shipp.
www.oriental-fragrance.com/en/
Armani Oud Royal is the best for me. You can tell who's wearing it from a mile.
Where is “ Dior Oud Ispahan”? I also missed “guerlain santal royal “
Dior Isphahan is only found in Harvey Nichols which isn’t a global franchise. Also may be exclusive to the Middle East! She may not have even tried it! & I Agree it’s amazing.
I just got OFG and I'm not moved by it yet. Maybe after a few wears i might like it.
Tq, I'v had learnt something from... & you hv a wonderful personality...!
Well said about Oud for greatness, I chose it over Haltane ❤ my No.1 oud fragrance
Try Kalimat and Kalimat Black. I enjoyed your video and love oud frags in the winter! Peace.
Kalemat is the best
Hi..why dont u review some middle eastern brands...this list is incomplete. Honestly without brands like Abdul samad alqureshi(ASQ), Arabian oud, Oud Elite and Asghar Ali .
If u havnt try one of these ...im sorry u know nothin abt Oud.
ASQ has a product line devoted to oud...mesmerising!!
Besides all i respect ur preferences...
Thnks
Peace
I am going to try some of these. I, too, like oud and would like to know more.
Shah Fahad agreeeeed
She may not have Access to these. I’ve never heard of anything you just mentioned and I’m pretty big fan of niche fragrances and definitely a huge fan of oud.
@@nicholaslavides1940 Anyone who has not tried original middle eastern oud fragrances does not know shit about oud. Cuz western houses do not use real oud no matter how niche.
Agreed
I really want to like OUD but I cannot bear it. My stomach is stirring, it gives me gastric acidity, It makes me nauseous🤢 and I gey a headache😵 I just can bear CH Men Insignia and perhaps a bit Gucci intense Oud.
Me too
I love how you say the word “here” lol
I have all of these except the first one. I wore OSM today for church and when I got home sprayed on som OFG just because. Great review you are spot on! All of these are my favs except the first one!!!!
Alien Oud Majesteux is one that I really enjoy. It’s pretty rough - Alien with untamed barnyard Oud. But sooooo good! A def try before you buy! Oud Bouquet, Noir de Noir, and Delina Exclusif are my fave Ouds (even though Delina is the most friendly Oud of all time, it’s still there apparently lol). I’m a fan of the new Oud Bouquet formulation, but I ordered a sample of the older one. Just as a confirmation to see which one is the better smell (subjectively, of course)
Hey Demi. I wonder how you store your perfume? Can you do a video of that?
I wore Oud for Greatness yesterday, I am also in love with this scent. So so different from what is out there. Another o try is Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Elixir which has 1% cambodian oud.
I’ve literally just brought this, it’s an amazing scent. Wow it smells very old Skool like something you smelt your uncle wear on a night out, wow a incredible blind buy THANK YOU
Hi where can I get it from ? Please
@@susanawad1520 where are you from ? UK i brought mine from Selfridges, harrods have it too I think but it depends on where your from. And I must say your vids are so informative and brilliant keep it up.
Oud makes me feel like a just walked in to a liquor store ☹️...Can you do a best tobacco list?
I haven't put a nose on Oud for Greatness in a year or two, but going strictly from olfactory memory, it reminds me of Jubilation XXV from Amouage. I do remember liking it alot. For me a fragrance MUST impart a sense of mystery, otherwise why bother? It's about more than merely 'smelling nice'. It should convey a sense of the exotic. Oud for Greatness certainly does that. But at $430 for a paltry 90ml., it damn well should.
Excellent line-up. I have them all but Oud For Greatness. But have sampled it and WOW is it awesome. Glad you reviewed them 😎👍
Brown Orchid Oud Edition for the win❤
the babe is back
Pablo Sanchez you’re the best ❤️
@@demirawling love you demi :)
Dammit Demi! I’m going to go broke because of your channel! 😂😂
I literally just ordered a sample of the number one after your reference to it in your last video. Even the bottle is badass. Love your channel! Looking lovely as always
Have you tried the Melbourne , Forte & Manlé fragrance house yet? If not, it’s a must!
Jo Malone Oud & bergamot all time favorite
I'm your new #1 fan. Excellent video. Thank you 😘
After seeing so many positive reviews for Lancome Oud Bouquet.. I finally gave in and purchased it, but it's sadly not working out for me. I can't return the bottle because I got it engraved. If anyone in U.S. is interested in buying the new version of this fragrance for a discount please contact me. I keep trying to love it, but I don't think it's ever gonna work for me.
As a perfumer of 35years I can say ,if you can describe a fragrance having sweet, woody,floral and citrus it's not a quality item
I'm in a project to recreate my favorite perfumes similar to the designer scent I love. I collect organic essential oils and natural essences like oud, musk ,ambergris etc. I blend them with a little Jojoba oil and organic alcohol then I cure them for 6 weeks. When it's done I will add a little distilled water shake it together and transfer into a crystal bottle. I do love the designer scents but can't take the toxics anymore and truly nerves from the secret chemicals.
hey, how did it turn out ?
Would love an update to find out how that turned out as I want to do the same!
Strange No Amouage was listed....
I recommend Jubilation xxv
I love Jubilation XXV, its the best among all these. Mass pleaser and mesmerizing
LearnUXID so true and not that well known in the scene
You are so right about Layton exclusive you literally need 2 to 3 sprays Max" and that's IT'! projection is so nice in the cold mostly in the cold in the fall very classy scent I wear that with a nice outfit maybe not a suit and tie but with a nice outfit nice sweater. Jeans cool pair of kicks and it's on I've had people that have known and smelled me for years with my colognes that said bro whatever you got on that's sick😏🤙
Have you tried YSL's Majestic Rose? ☺ It's also a rose+oud combo!
Purchased a sample
Cant wait to try it
Great review. Agree with Oud for Greatness. Love it!
I found Oud is getting more and more popular. Interesting list Demi. I’m looking forward to your New York videos -Nik
I LOVE OFG as well. Love at first sniff. Mine is at the post office- totally psyched to pick it up. Only thing- OFG does smell somewhat like BR 540..
Al Haramain Portfolio Imperial Oud is a beast. It's my favorite oud to date.
The only fragrance on your list that I feel doesn't really deserve to be there is Noir de Noir. Not because it isn't gorgeous. It absolutely is. Just that I've never thought of it as an oud fragrance. I know oud is among its less prominent notes, but perhaps your skin renders it more oud forward. Mine does not. I think of it as a dark chocolate & rose fragrance. I have an awareness of what might lean too feminine on me, and this one flies way below that particular radar of mine. I'd call it completely unisex. I do agree with you on Black Afgano leaning way masculine. I have the original formulation and I don't even see how a woman pulls that off. It's a one spray fragrance or the board of health will be contacted. Make that half a spray. Thankfully my 30 ml bottle is not in any danger of running out of its vintage juice any time soon. Also have the vintage Lancome and there I do agree it leans kind of feminine, but the praline is just so mouth wateringly delicious, there is no need to second guess my choice. Have you tried Nemer by Boadicea the Victorious? That is my favorite oud fragrance. It is extremely masculine, so it might not register as your favorite if you did smell it. I think it beats the Initio by a mile, but I can see how a woman would be able to more easily wear Oud For Greatness than Nemer. Even if that woman does like to wear men's fragrances.
For initio go for Oud For Greatness (Oud For Assness) .
For PDM go for Layton
MFK Oud Satin Mood and Oud Silk Mood are my favourite Oud fragrances at the moment because i like the elegant rose touch 😃.
The Oud for greatness slightly reminds me of Tom Ford Oud wood, a stronger/denser version for sure though.
Had the same discussion today. For me Oud for Greatness is an intense version of Oud Wood, isnt it?
Which one do you prefer?
Mike Kopp tricky question. Overall I’d probably prefer oud for greatness, because of it’s much better performance in terms of projection and longevity.
When it comes to pure scent, I probably prefer oud wood as that oud is even a little more tame in comparison to oud for greatness, although they are not too far apart - in my opinion. Again the difference for me is in the performance. Oud wood is essentially a skin scent on my skin with no projection, and I get 5-6 hours longevity out of it.
I wore oud for greatness to work once (3 sprays), and was getting unsolicited compliments, so the fragrance clearly projected. I was also getting whifs of it late that same day, so clearly 10+ hours of longevity.
Overall winner - oud for greatness
Altough this is your channel and you can call your titles on videos as whatever you want or wish, but for the sake of being reliable, I won't call this list the "world's best oud" until you smell some 5star oud from Indonesia-India-Middle East etc.
OMG Tottally Agreed
Where in the U.S. can one find the 5star oud from your listed countries? Thank you
name some for men pls
can you name a few
I only trust Rasasi and Arabian Oud LMAO, I came across these houses because they are everywhere, in every corner, when we went to Umrah.
Demi, thank you for noting fragance names in writing!!!! I just ordered a sample of the #1 choice :)
Daily upload queen 🔥🔥🔥👑👑👑👑
I have found that 'Armani Prive: Oud Royal' is way similar to 'Tom Ford: Oud Wood'. But surprisingly! Oud Royal is better than TF Oud Wood. Lets have a try.
Can you do a reaction video. A video of you reacting to one of your earliest fragrance video? Would be fun to watch
Thank you for this video, beautiful! 😍🙂 I personally have Tom Ford Oud Wood and love it 😜
Silver Salo love Tom Ford “Oud Wood” - will definitely get a bottle soon!!
@@demirawling Awesome ! :)
Oud by MFK. all day long hands down for me, best of the best. x
I concur, sir.
Holy Smokes what a good-looking, gorgeous, graceful and elegant woman. The video is good too.
Try Aqua di Parma Oud . One of the best niche oud perfume on the market
Really, you are a taste of the amazing black and golden perfume that is worth buying from experience 👍🏻
Love both, but if it’s really about the oud , Oud for Happiness is the pick.
Luv Oud***. I appreciate the super great review.U Rock Demi. Have an awesome upcoming week.cheers