Sweetie Aoud Clones

"### How it Smells Oud du Ciel opens with a sharp, almost medicinal artemisia blast, like opening a jar of pickled herbs next to a citrus cleaner. The bergamot is fleeting, quickly overtaken by the rose. But this isn't a fresh rose; it's candied and bordering on cloying. That so-called "patisserie accord" translates to burnt sugar with a hint of stale marzipan, creating a weighty sweetness. The oud is present, but lacks depth; it's more like a woody varnish than genuine agarwood. It misses the jammy depth and almost powdery finish of the inspiration. ### Conclusion If Oud du Ciel were a character, it would be a well-meaning but slightly clumsy pastry chef, trying too hard to impress with overly complicated desserts. ### Longevity & Projection Longevity is moderate, clocking in at about 5-6 hours. Projection is initially strong, filling a room for the first hour before settling closer to the skin. It wears best in cool weather. I wore it to an outdoor market and it amplified in the sunlight, becoming unpleasantly sugary after an hour."

"### How it Smells Sweet Oud from Montagne Parfums opens with a medicinal blast; imagine artemisia soaked in bitter orange peel oil. The bergamot struggles to cut through the herbal assault. The heart offers a rosier experience, but it leans towards candied rose petals rather than a freshly picked bloom. As it dries, the patisserie accord becomes prominent – think burnt sugar and artificial vanilla extract. The oud is present, but it’s a muted, almost smoky wood, far from the barnyard funk some might expect. It diverges most from its inspiration in the dry down; Sweet Oud loses the original’s creamy depth, settling into a slightly plasticky, vaguely sweet woodiness with a cardamom tingle. ### Performance Reality Check Longevity is moderate, clocking in around 5-6 hours. Projection is initially strong, filling a room within the first hour, but quickly receding to within arm's reach. I tested it during a casual workday and found it became a skin scent by lunchtime, requiring reapplication for evening activities. ### Conclusion If Sweet Oud were a movie character, it would be the well-meaning, but slightly awkward, understudy who's trying their best to fill big shoes. They have the costume right, some of the lines memorized, but lack the charisma to truly capture the audience."