Oud Sumptuous 75213
Krigler (2013)

A gentleman's oud...
This is a wonderful luxurious blend of lavender, clean oud, woody notes, and spices. Oud Sumptuous is not really overly floral but the lavender is incorporated in a way that gives this scent a clean vibe. The oud is clean (no barnyard/cheese accord.) OS epitomizes class and it smells absolutely amazing in my opinion. The price is steep (50ml $385) but for once, I feel the fragrance is justifiably priced. In other words, there was no hesitation spending the $405 including tax on a 50ml bottle. I wouldn't even split this fragrance, I want it all for myself. There is something about Krigler parfums that is so unique that sets themselves apart from the rest of niche houses.

A nice mix of oud and musk. The oud smells real, rubery and fecund, gross but in a compelling way. The musk smells like galaxolide, that mix of soap, powder, and nondescript flowers.

I like the beginning best, when the oud is unabashedly fecal and melts into the flowery musk. I'm fully aware that this isn't going to work for everybody, but I enjoy its unfettered ridiculousness, and find a certain beauty in how deeply it commits. Given time, the animalics fade, leaving a mix of flowery soap and funky, chalky woods for most of the day. If you like the more adventurous side of ouds or musks, this is worth a try, but don't say I didn't warn you...