I first tried this and marked it as a love earlier in the year and thought I had reviewed it already (obviously not) but don't let that fool you, it wasn't because Oud shamash didn't make an impression on me...this stuff is magic. The different company has always intrigued me and despite dipping my toe into them, in store I haven't really extensively sampled them. Oud shamash is totally tailored to my tastes as I get mainly incense and balsamic tones of tolu balsam, Labdanum and exotic fruits and pink pepper in the top. Then a boozy sailor Jerry spiced rum, on a bed of Oud which is unsurprisingly sourced from Laos, seemingly the Mecca of rotting trees. A curiously warm, rich, Amber Oud which is manages to be uplifting and light on its feet in that olibanum type way, fizzy and nearly green and mashing up these disparate concepts is no mean feat to achieve. It really reminds me of a high end and much deeper more complex version of Paul smiths Portrait. This comparison just speaks to how good Portrait actually is, because I absolutely love Oud shamash. The deep drydown mutates into a different fragrance it's a very deep, woody creamy, Amber Oud with only hints at what came before. You can tell the quality and the care that went into making this heavenly juice. Lasting power is great and I wore a very small amount and silage and projection was good. I'm getting a bottle, it's as simple as that.
Oud Shamash, from The Different Company was released in 2011. The perfumer behind this creation is Bertrand Duchaufour. It has the top notes of Cinnamon, Davana, Pink Pepper, Rum, and Saffron, middle notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Rose, and base notes of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Ambergris, Labdanum, Leather, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam, Vanilla, and Woody Notes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oud Shamash by The Different Company
What does Oud Shamash by The Different Company smell like?
Oud Shamash by The Different Company features top notes of Cinnamon, Davana, Pink Pepper, Rum, and Saffron, middle notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Rose, and base notes of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Ambergris, Labdanum, Leather, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam, Vanilla, and Woody Notes.
What is the sillage of Oud Shamash by The Different Company?
Oud Shamash by The Different Company has moderate sillage that stays close to the skin but is noticeable. The sillage rating is 3.0 out of 5.
Who created Oud Shamash by The Different Company?
Oud Shamash by The Different Company was created by Bertrand Duchaufour.
When was Oud Shamash by The Different Company released?
Oud Shamash by The Different Company was released in 2011.
I first tried this and marked it as a love earlier in the year and thought I had reviewed it already (obviously not) but don't let that fool you, it wasn't because Oud shamash didn't make an impression on me...this stuff is magic. The different company has always intrigued me and despite dipping my toe into them, in store I haven't really extensively sampled them. Oud shamash is totally tailored to my tastes as I get mainly incense and balsamic tones of tolu balsam, Labdanum and exotic fruits and pink pepper in the top. Then a boozy sailor Jerry spiced rum, on a bed of Oud which is unsurprisingly sourced from Laos, seemingly the Mecca of rotting trees. A curiously warm, rich, Amber Oud which is manages to be uplifting and light on its feet in that olibanum type way, fizzy and nearly green and mashing up these disparate concepts is no mean feat to achieve. It really reminds me of a high end and much deeper more complex version of Paul smiths Portrait. This comparison just speaks to how good Portrait actually is, because I absolutely love Oud shamash. The deep drydown mutates into a different fragrance it's a very deep, woody creamy, Amber Oud with only hints at what came before. You can tell the quality and the care that went into making this heavenly juice. Lasting power is great and I wore a very small amount and silage and projection was good. I'm getting a bottle, it's as simple as that.