I haven't tried those you mentioned but I have tried some from Arabian Oud. From what I read, none of the commercial perfumes use real oud because it's extremely expensive. Real oud is animalic but of course perfumer can add some animalic notes with synthetic oud to make it smell like the real deal. You can read more about it here :-
- http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.my/2009/12/p...odagarwood.html

It is said that there is a small amount of the real oud used in Oud by Mona di Orio. Some companies do that. Like the case of Jasmine used by Chanel. Only a small amount of the real thing is used on top of Jasmine aroma compound to make it smell more natural.

Start farming some agar wood then. Anyway if synthetic aromatic is able to do the job, let it be, to conserve the environment.

I have tried Oud by Mona di Orio a few years ago when I was in Singapore. I quite like it.

Or another option will be Oud by MFK.

Couldn't agree more with you. This is indeed a neroli bomb with citrus hiding in there somewhere. Bought a big bottle from the ADP boutique in Rome's Spanish Steps after the smart gentlemen serving me gave me a complimentary shave and facial within the store....yes they have a classy looking "barbershop" setting at the back of the store

Had the original version bottle ( Colonia Intensa Oud ) before they rename it to just Colonia Oud since 2012. Bought while they were doing a promo in Parkson Pavillion....I was coming up the escalator and this wonderful smell can be detected from the floor below. This fresh citrusy oud is my first foray into western oud perfumes. A wonderful and intoxicating smell IMO quite different from the more common rose/oud combo like Zegna's Indonesian Oud and Dior's Oud Isphahan acquired after this ADP

This post has been edited by whitey87: Nov 4 2016, 12:58 AM

Long time no see bro! How's life treating you?

Where can I find MdO in SG? It's not listed in here :-
- http://your-perfume-guide.com/singapore/

I'm wearing their Cuir today.

Today am wearing Ghroob, a perfume oil from Arabian Oud. The bottle itself is encased in this somewhat "gothic" or "arabesque" metal casing. A floral oriental smell with Oud which opens with orange blossom. Kafkaesque did a review of this 2 years ago...

http://www.kafkaesqueblog.com/tag/ghoroob/

Anyone interested in a Tom Ford Noir Extreme (tester)?
80% left in bottle

Hi bro, indeed it has been a while. Life has been good. I hope the same goes to you.

I sampled the Mona di Orio at the Hide & Seek in Kampong Glam, Singapore. Unfortunately it has closed down permanently.

Quite sad to see a shop with so much character and personality disappeared. They not only carried niche perfume like your favorite Tauer, Histoires de Parfum, Etat Libre D'orange, Humiecki & Graef, Huitieme Art Parfums, they also carried eyewear by House of Holland and Ksubi, as well house furniture.

If case you are interested to know, the Mona di Orio was selling at SGD 340 at that time.

I really hope they will make a come back soon.

Hi again guys , noticed now Fragrence X is still charging VAT but have been reduced to around 5% of the purchase price , which is substantial as compared to nearly 20% a week ago. Now can sound the all clear and proceed to purchase as usual liao.

yeayyyy.....lucky I postpone a purchase. I prefer to order max 3 bottles now and shipped thru USPS since its "always' gets thru without much hassle c/w DHL

I think the VAT is mainly to settle the issue from DHL side of things. Anyways , hope this VAT will remain low and it is not a typo or some system error

I think VAT only applies to purchases above RM500. Tried placing order below the amount and no VAT charged. Guessing it's for DHL delivery issue of higher purchases.

Thanks for the info bro , i always put more than RM500 things into my cart, so did not notice . No wonder Singapore forum guys says there is a 7 percent import tax levied for FragranceX purchases above SGD 400. I guess there is a cut off amount where you will need to pay VAT.

Bought Chanel Allure Edition Blanche during the long Deepavali weekend at a super duper nett price from Parkson... RM375 and I got a RM80 voucher. So nett price is ONLY RM295 :-)

A woody citrus masterpiece by Jaques Polgue....fresh opening hours with lovely tonka and sandalwood drydown. Lovely.

SOTD



This post has been edited by whitey87: Nov 6 2016, 11:09 AM

Since Chanel dont accept Parkson Vouchers , it is always good to buy a Chanel full price bottle and use the voucher to offset purchases at Dior . Damn Parkson , make me spend a lot of $$ there

Anyone interested in :-

1. Bleu de Chanel EDT 100ml (Bought from Parkson 98% left)
2. Dior Sauvage EDT 60ml (Bought from Parkson 98% left)
3. Acqua di Gio Profumo Parfum 75ml TESTER (85% left)
4. YSL La Nuit De L'homme EDT 100ml TESTER (98% left)

Can pm or whatsapp me at 010-717 0007

Will post in WTS thread soon. THX

Ah Hide & Seek. Lucky you. I never got the chance to visit it. It was already closed when I got there a few years ago.

It was indeed sad to see it to close down. That area, Kampong Glam is quite an enjoyable place to visit, and to have a cup of coffee watching ppl passing-by.

So, as usual, Christmas is just around the corner (literally). Anyone has any wishlist ready?

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...40&p=57812948&#

It was in Jan 2013.