UK-based niche line Shay & Blue has launched Oud Alif:
Oud Alif - creamy, soft, rounded woods, inspired by the great gourmand oud fragrances of the Middle East. The best oud agarwood from the rare aquilaria tree, spiked with the richness of chocolat noir and notes of elegant leather, saffron and dark patchouli.
Shay & Blue Oud Alif is available in 100 ml "Fragrance Concentrée", £85.
(via shayandblue)
Sounds nice. I’m an Oud sucker!
Worth a try then!
It’s my signature smell, my middle eastern friends love to smell me. Montale has gotten a lot of compliments.