holy CRAP

I forgot to try Grand Soir today damn.

am I French

Explain

idk but u goated though

Thought this was fries for a good couple seconds

French fries

Im split on this one. On one hand it smells REALLY good and its somewhat addicting but I dont think I LOVE it right now. When it comes to the notes; plum is heavier than I expected. Thought it would have a fruity opening like most frags and dry down to a sweet vanilla but its the plum x vanilla x musk are all really equal throughout the entire life of the fragrance. The vanilla is really clean and smooth with sweetness. The musk (or cashmeran) gives it a lift and airiness, taking it from becoming heavy and cloying. It's a really dope release from Byredo though, probably my favourite. But the price per ml is too high (€240 for 50ml). I'd probably get a partial if I could find it for a good price, if it grows a little more on me. Dont think many people will straight up dislike this though. Performance wise; lasts for ages, projection is closer to skin

Intense Cedrat Boise is fire too btw. This review from Fragrantica pretty much sums it up: take the og Cedrat Boise, remove the synthethic scent from the woods, make it creamier, a bit sweeter, and not as fresh. Drydown is mostly woods and vanilla.

If you dislike Cedrat Boise, you're not going to like this as they're extremely similar in scent. This is just an updated version; better and smoother.

ive been debating between the two for weeks now

Def the intense. Better in every way while still remaining true to its dna / overall scent. Might get it too if my girl likes it. Gonna try it again tomorrow

120ml both 88£ so might have to pull the trigger you may have tipped me to the intense

Would you say it's still as fresh as the og?

Little sweeter but still lots of fruits and citrus like the og from what i remember. They didnt have it in Amsterdam unfortunately so couldnt sample again

Sotd molecule 01 x afternoon swim

U ever tried this brand? @thankmelater

it’s similar price range as mfk and bro said this s*** make mfk smell like some fake s***

f*** it just ordered a sample

love how the bottle looks tbh

Real oud has many facets but reminds a lot of people of barnyard, fecal, musky, leathery etc. It's literally the scent of a tree that's infected with a type of mold. So the smell is not for everyone. Can be challenging and off-putting for people in the west since we didn't grow up around that aroma unlike people in the Middle East and Asia.

Mainstream brands like MFK, Tom Ford etc re-create the oud accord with synthetic aroma chemicals and some natural ingredients to get something like it, but easier to wear and more likeable. But I'd get a sample of a pure oud oil and see if you like it

need your thoughts soon

Fecal

don’t expect much all I can say is it smells good/smells bad

cause I don’t know what these ingredients are supposed to smell like. Like I’ve never smelt or even seen a tonka bean in my life before lol