All of the Indian Ouds in my collection have an element of sweetness to them, each one in a different way. For example, Oud Nuh has that Cambodi berry-sweetness in its mid-range and body, and a soaring Borneo sweetness, all resting upon the unmistakable ground of Assam! Then there is Oud Shuyukh which opens with a nearly offensively fecal note that becomes delicious in a moment, and after a while, its creamy texture reveals a sweetness at the end that is far more subtle, less pronounced, and less articulate than the sweetness one encounters in Oud Nuh. Then we have what I believe to be an epitome Oud fragrance in Oud Mostafa, which opens with a well-orchestrated explosion of barnyard and red berries. Mostafa is by far the Indian Oud that has the deepest sweetness to it, all circulating in its unforgettably Indian heart. There is something about this sweetness in pair with the Assam notes that make these Ouds my favorites.
However, it was just the other day when I started to crave that deep, powerful, raw, and black Indian aroma. I feel that I will likely gravitate to Assam Black before too long!
However, it was just the other day when I started to crave that deep, powerful, raw, and black Indian aroma. I feel that I will likely gravitate to Assam Black before too long!
