The Other Side of Oud
Atkinsons (2019)

Cardamom and cinnamon with hints of oud and vanilla to my nose. I find it pleasant with a nice mild oud. It does have similarities with Davidoff Leather Blend in the mid and dry down. This would work for spring and fall nights out. Overall a winner if you can find it for the right price (less than $80 US). Enjoy!

Want warmth in winter? Bring out the heaty spices and lay them out on a woody ambery base. Job done. This is the kind of thing that seems to have been gone over umpteen times before by the likes of Xerjoff and others, so no gold star for originality. However, that’s not the end of the story as the blend here is confidently executed – propulsive, fresh at the top, seriously weighty without becoming overfed or aggressive, and comforting as a bear hug from a bear of a bloke. You’ll get a fulsome charge of spices without feeling that you’ve been attacked or need a shower, which, in my book, is no mean feat. The oud truly has gone over to the other side in that there’s little sign of it showing up, but a mellow coffee note that is well-integrated in the mix offers interesting depths.