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Aoud

Aquaflor

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Aquaflor Aoud is a unisex scent built around saffron, black pepper and oud, with a strong sweet and spicy character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, with most voters scoring each one high. The number of votes is small, though, so treat that as a first impression. There are no votes on season or occasion, but the dense structure points towards cooler weather and evenings. It opens with saffron, black pepper and nutmeg, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, tonka bean adds sweetness while leather and labdanum bring a dark, resinous depth. The base rests on oud, patchouli, civet, musk and castoreum, which make it woody and animalic.

Pathos

9.0

Aquaflor

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aquaflor Pathos is a men's fragrance that opens with pink pepper, citron and Calabrian bergamot and settles into a woody heart of vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood. Citrus and spice come first; the heart then builds an earthy, green fougère feel from vetiver, patchouli and lavender, softened by ylang-ylang and sandalwood. In the base, musk, tonka bean, oakmoss and ambergris anchor it in a resinous, slightly oriental chypre mood. The fresh, fruity first impression gradually turns deeper and woodier. Gritti 19-68 and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme Summer 2014 have a close profile.