I have been sniffing it a lot over the past day on a strip, and I have to say, I really like it. I could be off, but it smells very French to me, like Shalimar. Most likely, this is because of the strong vanilla and balsamic notes.Emperor’s Court by Dixit and Zak
very interesting oriental Amber scent.
Strong, powdery amber with fennel and spice for days. The Hindi oud is slightly pickled/sour so the opening is bit chaotic and feels almost savory before reaching a pleasant vintage ambery heart. Lots of tenacity with this fragrance it’s pretty intense.
The drydown is a nice powdery vanilla and sandalwood. Overall a different experience than what we’ve seen from them but if you’ve smelled Naaz’s Attar Niyamat made by Zak it’s almost identical.
I have tried Dar Abu Dhabi. FabulousHenry Jacques' ultimate oud: Dar Abu Dhabi
Top: saffron, iris , geranium
Mid: jasmine, oud, Peru balsam
Base: amber, vanilla, cedar
I completely agree! It’s like a vintage “oriental Amber” scent especially with the powdery musks and sweet powdery vanilla. To me it smells exactly how you described. Which is interesting because you can see where the French found their inspiration in classical Indian mulkullats.I have been sniffing it a lot over the past day on a strip, and I have to say, I really like it. I could be off, but it smells very French to me, like Shalimar. Most likely, this is because of the strong vanilla and balsamic notes.
It's almost like an olfactory conversation - from Middle Eastern perfuming traditions, to their French interpretation, and back. Very cool.
How do you like it compared to the original and the royal if you have tried them?twins! i put on sla manipur this morning..
havent tries royal but i like the original more only cuz it is a deeper leathery smell with more calming spices. this one hits higher notes and is still very pleasant.How do you like it compared to the original and the royal if you have tried them?
Spot on. Exactly what I feel. The Oud in the first edition make it special and stand out. The reset of the notes/materials smell/seem to be same for Manipur and Royale.havent tries royal but i like the original more only cuz it is a deeper leathery smell with more calming spices. this one hits higher notes and is still very pleasant.