What happens when a fragrance house decides restraint is not the goal? Daniel Josier answers with Mystery Oud, opening on violet, cumin, angelica, and carrot seeds, an unusual, slightly savory combination that immediately signals real ambition. Iris, incense, oud wood, and nutmeg deepen the middle considerably, resinous and warm in refreshingly unconventional balance.
Leather, amber, oud, labdanum, and musk close the base in dense, smoky richness that lasts for many hours after the application fades. This oriental woody Eau De Parfum suits evening wear and formal occasions especially well, thoroughly bold rather than quiet or shy about itself. Mystery Oud answers its own opening question with real conviction, unusual, dark, and entirely unafraid of its own considerable, lasting, memorable intensity.