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Eau de parfum
La Ree Oud Cigar
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character of Oud Cigar
Oud Cigar is a unisex eau de parfum built around the contrast of an aged alcohol accord, warm spices, and a rich woody-balsamic base.
This is an expressive oriental-woody fragrance with a dark, evening mood: it is not about airy transparency, but texture, depth, and a slow unfolding on the skin.
The name Oud Cigar perfectly conveys the atmosphere of the composition: it evokes a club-like, almost ritualistic luxury, with polished wood, smoky nuances, spices, and sweetish resin.
The fragrance will appeal to anyone who loves rich oud formulas with a tobacco character and a noticeable presence in the air.
Development and Mood
The opening is led by whiskey: warm, slightly astringent, it creates the impression of an expensive drink in a heavy glass.
The composition then becomes spicier: cinnamon adds gentle sweetness, coriander brings a dry green-peppery facet, and the overall spice accord makes the scent full-bodied and lively.
In the base, oud comes to the forefront: rich, woody, with its characteristic resinous darkness. It is surrounded by cedar, sandalwood, and patchouli, while incense and benzoin lend the fragrance balsamic depth.
Tobacco smells dry-sweet and smoky, while vanilla softens the composition, leaving a cozy, velvety trail on the skin.
Sillage and Wearability
Oud Cigar has a very strong sillage, so it easily becomes the main accent of an outfit.
It is particularly appropriate in cool weather, in the evening, for meetings and events, and whenever you want to emphasize confidence and individual taste.
In a small enclosed space, its intensity should be taken into account and the fragrance applied sparingly.
The composition will interest fans of rich oriental, woody, spicy, gourmand, and balsamic styles.
On skin, it develops warmer and softer, while on fabric it can retain its smoky-woody character longer; before applying it to delicate materials, it is wise to test the fragrance on an inconspicuous area.
What to Compare It With
If you like the idea of tobacco, oud, and alcoholic warmth in perfumery, you can try Tom Ford Tobacco Oud for comparison.
However, Oud Cigar is worth evaluating on its own: it has its own balance of whiskey, spices, incense, woods, and vanilla softness.
This is a fragrance for those who choose not a background scent, but a memorable perfumed statement.
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