My experience with the Xerjoff house is limited to Nio only. Wanted to see how it compares to Mosaic by Imaginary Authors, which I enjoyed wearing during the heat of the month many years ago. They both don't smell alike to my nose.
To my nose, it's more of a straight-up labdanum amber with some black pepper, sandalwood and a little booze. Quite linear. This one's a beast. Performance is on par with Interlude. If you're a fan of labdanum amber, you will dig this. I'm still a little regret for letting it go but I needed cash to buy another perfume at that time. Ambre Sultan is still my holy grail of labdanum amber. Opens up with in-your-face kitchen spices. Labdanum amber joins  in during the mid and dries down to benzoin vanila.

Lately mornings have been sunny and hot so what better scent than the fresh invigorating smell of citruses....and for today my SOTD is the Sicilian Mandarin from Zegna. To my nose the opening scent is like when you are peeling the mandarin fruit itself... zesty and full of freshness.

Been reaching for citrus scents these past few days.....Allure Edition Blanche, Xerjoff 1861 and today its Mandarin time hehe.

Whoaaa congrats bro....I only have Indonesian Oud, Sicilian Mandarin and Peruvian Ambrette. The most potent IMO is Indo Oud not surprisingly since its oud based. A rose oud scent in the vein of the famous Dior's Oud Ispahan. But my fav has to be Peruvian Ambrette....a musky woody amber scent that is very elegant indeed.

Finally, my samples have arrived. Actually got Miyako last week but I broke it when trying to remove bubble wrap. Luckily, Eugene Au, the perfumer and co-founder of Auphorie was so kind to re-send me the sample without extra cost. I'm actually wearing it today. I have to agree with Luca Turin this time, excellent juice right there. Really FB worthy for me.

I also got myself a complete Zoologist Perfumes sample set and a handwritten note from Victor Wong, the founder of Zoologist Perfumes. My first impression on Civet, not getting any civet yet. I get a lot of floral notes. Sprayed it again on different part of my skin, it smells different now. Reminds me a bit of La Nuit by Paco Rabanne.

Have u come across any animalic Xerjoff yet? Would like to try it.

Sampling Fleurs d'Oranger and Fille en Aiguilles both by Serge Lutens. One is tuberose jasmine bomb and the other is Church incense with pine. Fleurs d'Oranger could be my cheaper/easier-to-purchase alternative to Tubereuse Criminelle minus the camphor.

I have some Feel Oud and Agar Aura goodies up for grabs in the garage sales section. You guys can check it out.

Any other oud users around here? Maybe can share your collection? Experience layering it with your niche perfumes?

On another note. Anyone here have experience with Ermenegildo Zegna Indonesian Oud?? Is it any good?

How much for 1ml? Is this aged oil? I have 3ml of aged Cambodi oil which I bought few months ago. Very strong, animalic, musky but smooth.

I heard great thing about Grade ASQ kalakassi Aged Oud. Wish i can try them. One of my Qatar friend fully recommend it. He mentioned, most of them only wear pure oud. Not even blend.

Yeah.He mentioned around 10K++  Riyal per tola. I also havent learn to wear/appreciate pure oud only. Hows the ASQ "Elite Oud"?

owh. Tq for your feedback. As for oud fragrances, which are your most favourite?