Pastel Oud
9.5The Merchant Of Venice · 2023
Fresh · Fruity · Sweet
The Merchant Of Venice Pastel Oud is a unisex scent that links a fresh, fruity start to a spicy, smoky, leathery oud base.
Longevity is rated strong and sillage very strong, though the small number of ratings makes this a limited sample. It reads as unisex and sits comfortably on both men and women.
The top notes are mugwort, plum, clove and rosemary, with the plum adding a fruity sweetness and the clove a touch of spice. The heart brings lavender, freesia, leather and ylang-ylang, giving a powdery, leathery softness. In the base, vetiver, oud, moss and gaiac wood settle the scent into something earthy, woody and smoky. Maxim Easyrider and Lattafa Pride Al Qiam Gold have a close profile.