I've been waiting to try this for ages!!! This perfume is so highly revered I'd read so many positive reviews, friends of mine who are into fragrances had told me it was great, all set for this to be a new favorite. Not only that but the fact that it truly is a concept fragrance one that actually has a blend of great notes, tuber and saffron (ie: The name isn't factual like Tom Ford 'Rose Oud' or something?) and the opulent ingredients attracted me to it. In retrospect having tried the new Oud Fleur I have the same reaction to this. Although they are quite different and I much prefer this even from a gut reaction point of view. I really really desperately need a sample of this to trial over a longer period because unfortunately the first time I tried it I was very disappointed. I hate myself for not liking this!!! Why don't I? Rose & Oud is a glorious combo that I enjoy in other fragrances and dark earthy truffle in there too? I should love this but maybe my nose was off that day...I don't know??? In that first experience I got too much Rose and patchouli in the top notes and didn't experience the dark sexiness I'd hoped for. I showered pretty soon after I tried it on my hand so the dry down wasn't experienced properly. I'm not a base note oriented person anyway, although I live for a good dry down I have to say the opening for me is very important... even if it is short lived. This one will take further exploration but I'm so sure I will change my mind on it after a few wears. The jury is out for the time being.