Dark Alice Report post Posted March 26, 2017 The augurs brought forward the victims for him to make his final sacrifice before his entry into the Senate Room. It was manifest that the omens were unfavourable. The augurs substituted one animal after another in the attempt to secure a more auspicious forecast. Finally they said that the indications from the gods where unfavourable and that there was plainly some sort of curse hiding in the victims. In disgust, Caesar turned away toward the setting sun, and the augurs interpreted this action still more unfavourably. The assassins were on hand and were pleased at all this. Nicolaus of Damascus Darkness falling, shadows cast by prophesies unheeded: black oudh and amber. Wet: The amber and oude are separate entities. Strong, and very much there. Dry: Unlike our current political climate and poor Caesar, they come to an agreement and blend beautifully. Dry it's ambery oude, dark and slightly seductive. This bottle is worth keeping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenjin Report post Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) I was hoping for something dark, wooded, resinous and rich from the amber, but this is so rough on me. It's metallic at the front for some reason, and then goes almost aquatic and downright masculine. I am not getting any sexy here, at least it's not making me sexy. It's making me smell like cold, metallic sweat when I'm nervous. I'm feeling nervous. Those are big shadows and a glinting blade. Et tu, Brute? Edited April 7, 2017 by Jenjin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zankoku_zen Report post Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) OMG black oudh and I do not get along. I get amber, and some vicious smelling perfumey toilet cleanser. Except worse. ... OFF to wipe this off. It smells rank. ETA: That was worse than Gore Shock for me. OMG. EW. Edited April 11, 2017 by zankoku_zen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizziesLuck Report post Posted April 21, 2017 I don't know what is wrong with me lately. Oudh smells like faeces on me, in almost everything I try it in (except Hidden Purpose Bath Oil, where it is perfection) and yet I blind bottled this? It's like the only words I saw were "black" and "amber" and it just jumped in my cart. Anyway, now that it's here, I am kicking myself and almost don't want to try it! Wet: Wow. Not like poo. That's a good start! It's sweet, earthy, and almost effervescent! Kind of neat, really. Maybe I can do black oudh? There's something spicy about it - almost like cinnamon, but not quite. Not totally sure yet that I LIKE it, but it doesn't smell like diapers and I don't hate it, so we're off to a better start than I expected. Dry: I think I still don't really like oudh much. I like this better than other oudhs I've tried - it's earthy and spicy, and I like that. But there's still something a bit weird about it. I think I am going to try aging it a bit and see what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blood onmy hands Report post Posted May 4, 2017 I am not a fan of bpal's oud notes. This doesn't seem to be the fecal smelling one, but it reminds me of Phoenix & Dragon, which had a weird, sharp soapiness (a little PineSol-ish) and rotting mulch scent to it. The amber is vanillic, resinous, and slightly powdery, but the funky earth and soapiness is not good on me at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OctoberGwen Report post Posted July 17, 2017 Mmmm, oudh is generally lovely on my skin and it is really gorgeous with amber! This is deep and dark and has an expensive vibe to it. Sometimes the pared-down blends are surprisingly rich. I will reach for this one often, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theseagrows Report post Posted January 12, 2018 right off i smell a watery oudh. bpal's white oudh is wonderful on me, but i'm not sure about black oudh, as i recently tried another scent with black oudh and had the same experience. this oudh is strange- watery and sort of like bathroom cleaner. it's a shame because i love oudh, but i think i need to steer clear of this type of oudh in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saint_gawain Report post Posted March 1, 2018 This feels confused and muddled, on me. From close up it's a sharp resin, and from far away it's a bizarre earthy fecal scent. Amber and I usually get along quite well, so I'm guessing this is the black oudh? At least it's something I know to avoid now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucchesa Report post Posted September 3, 2018 Sometimes BPAL oudhs are marvelous on me. Sometimes they go all poopy on my skin. This one is in the latter camp, and the beautiful amber can't save it, not even a couple hours into drydown. I may need to avoid black oudh in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites