Oud Ambroisie (2016)
by Lancôme

Another rose-oud dominated affair: a brief initial moment where the rose arises, but soon the oud takes over. This is a harsh, quite shrill and strong oud, which, unfortunately, displays the grating intrusiveness synthetic ouds often display nowadays. A patchouli note that is intermingled with the oud at a later stage is quite crisp and, at least initially, does not smoothen the mix either.

Later on a sweet honey-vanilla undertone develops that counterbalances the oud to some extent; and by the time the base is reached, the whole is more balanced.

I get strong sillage, excellent projection and eight hours of longevity on my skin.

Anther rose oud indeed, wintery and towards the base quite agreeable, but quite synthetic on the whole. 2.75/5.