Aoud Crystal

Aoud Crystal opens with a bright citrus trio of lemon verbena, lemon and bergamot, a sparkling lift that quickly gives way to a full floral heart of May rose, geranium, ylang-ylang and jasmine. The rose is the dominant accord here, and it is not shy; it sits at the centre of the composition and holds its own against everything that follows.

The base is where this fragrance earns its collector's reputation: agarwood (oud), ambergris, leather, saffron, cashmere wood, cedar, musk, rhubarb, sandalwood, patchouli, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. The result is a dense, spiced Oriental that reads woody and resinous with a fresh-spicy edge and a warm amber trail. It suits collectors who want a rose-oud in the classic Roja Dove mould, and it wears well in cool weather or evening settings. Those who find heavy oud challenging should sample first, as the base is substantial and long-lasting on skin.

Aoud Crystal 以檸檬馬鞭草、檸檬與佛手柑的明亮柑橘開場，隨即過渡到五月玫瑰、天竺葵、依蘭與茉莉構成的濃郁花香核心，玫瑰是整體最突出的主調。基調集合沉香、龍涎香、皮革、藏紅花、喀什米爾木、雪松、麝香、大黃、檀香、廣藿香、肉豆蔻、肉桂與雲呢拿，形成厚實而帶辛香的東方木質結構，隱約散發琥珀暖意。氣質濃烈、成熟、帶點古典玫瑰沉香的風範，適合喜歡玫瑰沉香組合、追求層次與持久度的收藏者；秋冬季節或晚間場合最為合拍。由於基調沉香份量不輕，對濃重沉香較敏感者宜先試香再決定。