I just wrote a review of Aoud Flowers, which I didnt care for because of the potent aromatic aoud note This is more like it! The aoud acts as a partner in this one rather than a control freak dominatrix. The scent is brightly floral and spicy with a very nice aoud note that is strong enough to give it character. I could almost swear I smell some indole in there, too: For an occasional few seconds now and again, I am reminded of the old-fashioned chypre category that I love. Feminine? Maybe... but it doesn't come across that way on my skin: The aoud's presence makes sure of that. This scent holds a lot more intrigue for me that the ones with super aouds. What I dont love about Aoud Red Flowers is the saffron note I just dont care for saffron as a note in my fragrances. But even with the saffron, this one is a thumbs up for sure. 127
