36 community ratings

Desert Wind

UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10

Community score
36 ratings

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Desert Wind is a floral, spicy woody-oriental that suits fall and winter evenings; it is a unisex fragrance that has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 36 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Nutmeg Lavender Cypress Rosewood

Fujian Cypress

Castoreum

Heart notesfirst few hours

Thai oud Tolu balm Jasmine

Bourbon rose

Civet Himalayan cedar Bulgarian rose Peony Turkish rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Indian frankincense

Ambergris Tobacco Mysore sandalwood Oakmoss Burmese oud Vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Desert Wind smell like?

The top holds nutmeg, lavender and cypress, along with castoreum and rosewood. The heart is led by Thai oud, tolu balm and several roses (Bulgarian, Turkish, Bourbon), with civet adding an animalic edge. The base of Indian frankincense, tobacco, Mysore sandalwood and vanilla dries down resinous, smoky and warm.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex character. Ensar Oud EO 1: Sultani and Jazeel Ghala share a close profile.