21 community ratings

Old Bazaar

Name: Old Bazaar
Brand: mesOud

Unisex

9.3/ 10

Community score
21 ratings

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mesOud Old Bazaar is a resinous, smoky and gourmand unisex scent led by oud, tobacco and coffee.

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Skunky's take: Sweet accords up front; to my nose, pure comfort.

How does it perform?

From 15 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.9 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.7 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

100% 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

Jasmine Tuberose Sandalwood Benzoin Damask rose Coffee Patchouli Tonka bean Tobacco Oud Vanilla Galbanum

Pine tar

Cedarwood Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Old Bazaar smell like?

Oud, tobacco and coffee form the backbone. Pine tar and patchouli add a smoky, earthy edge, while benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten and soften it. Jasmine, tuberose and damask rose bring a floral layer, and sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver firm up the woody base. Spicy and animalic tones stay in the background.

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. The vote count is small, but the scores are high. Its dense, heavy build suits those who like this character, and it reads as equally fitting for men and women. Réminiscence Patchouli and El Nabil Black Afghan have a close profile.