Oud Liasons • Ormonde Jayne

The liquorice and suede combo is what sold me—it’s smoky and sweet without ever turning syrupy, and the rose keeps it classy. I sprayed it on at noon and could still catch the patchouli and musk on my coat at midnight, which is exactly the kind of staying power I want from a woody resin.

The opening hit of pink pepper gives way to a smooth, suede-like oud that lasts a solid eight hours on my skin. That licorice note keeps it from being just another woody scent — it's got a weird, addictive twist I keep coming back to.

The rose and liquorice combo is unexpectedly beautiful together, and the oud stays soft instead of going harsh on my skin. Lasted a solid eight hours on a workday, which is more than I expected from something this refined.