Ideal Oud
Ideal Oud by Mizensir is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with rose, rose de mai and pink pepper, moves into ylang-ylang, saffron and oud and dries down to bourbon vanilla, papyrus and labdanum. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Rose de Mai Softer, honeyed May rose. Expensive and unmistakably natural.
- Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
Heart
- Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
- Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
- Oud Resinous, medicinal, barnyard-adjacent wood. The most expensive note in perfumery.
Dry-down
- Bourbon Vanilla Richer, boozier vanilla. Darker than the standard version.
- Papyrus Dry, smoky, papery wood. Vetiver's quieter cousin.
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
Smells like this
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