Secret Oud Caron for women and men

Alright, an oud from Caron. I've got high hopes for this one so let's jump right in.

-Opening was trying. The phrase 'rode hard and put away wet' came to mind, and unless you're a horse lover, that ain't a good thing.
-Middle phase waxed and waned, starting off harsh and 'reed like', but ending up as a deep, oriental floral. I'd say it took a good hour and fifteen minutes for me to finally start liking this.
-Dry down is faint, which I am NOT used to with this house. Especially wiht a price tag of $250 for a 50 ml EDP. Around the 2 hour mark this is a skin scent, and really now...

Take away: oud is not one of my preferred base notes, and it needs to be one of yours in order to love this. But I have to say- of all ouds i've tried, this is one of the better. Its more an old school, dark green chypre on me, and I see it best worn with a plunging neckline and glass of champagne.

this is true oud in its classic form. Not so called ouds with light flowery notes, but propper show stoper!love it.

it smells simple but great for those who is oriental fragrance lover and admirer!As for me the beginning is sharpen by spicies and agarwood,but a while later it gets soften throught the whole pyramid by flowery notes!I`d rather prefer wearing it in dry winter evening time than in humid summer daytime!But this fragrance is worth being optional for both sexes!Have a good time trying and wearing it on!