OUD FOR HIGHNESS 75

WHAT I SMELL:   I swore I was putting on Montale’s Black Aoud when I first applied Oud for Highness 75.  Not for the faint of heart, but unlike Black Aoud, I didn’t get the burning tire sensation.  What I did get a huge blast of agarwood and a sweet, sweet saffron.  It smells rather like rose, but I don’t see any rose listed in the notes.  I have to admit that I was worried that this would be too loud, but as time goes on, the “in your face” aspects of the perfume move to the side and you’re left with a very sweet, yet cozy ambered honey.  This is a bit sweeter than I would normally like, but I do like it.

From the Krigler website:

Custom Made fragrance created in 1975. Joining again the collection in 2010. Oud For Highness 75 has been created in honor of its Royal Highness of Jordan combining Crushed Royal Asian Oud, Amber, Sandalwood, Saffron and Honey. Combining cultures and traditions, this fragrance is a Royal testimony to Oud.

WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME:  A cheerful majesty.

THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE OUD FOR HIGHNESS 75:  sweet, happy, dignified

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUD FOR HIGHNESS 75:  Cafluerbon, dbeauty Junkie, Perfume-SmellinThings

• Bone Rating: 4 out of 5 possible bones
• Scent: Oriental Woody
• Classification: Unisex
• Expense: $305 for 50ml EdP

ESTABLISHED COGNAC 66

WHAT I SMELL:   Established Cognac’s opening is an odd combination of a strong cognac sweetened with what smells like a bit of cotton candy.  Very quickly the sharp cognac alcohol turns to a spiced and surprisingly dry herbaceous oak.  I would have expected that this fragrance would be moist, but instead it’s very dry.  I don’t get much sillage from this, nor is it long-lasting.  After a couple of hours this completely disappeared on me.

From the Krigler website:

The quintessentially London classic since its creation. Men have it, women desire it! Simple audacity, world-class composition offers a perfect blend of Cognac, Apple, Indian Tagette, Caramel, Oak… 
Distinctly masculine woody undertones; an eternal favorite. 

WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME:  An old library with musty books.

THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE ESTABLISHED COGNAC 66:  oaky, musty, worn

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT ESTABLISHED COGNAC 66:  I couldn’t find any reviews, except for a few comments on Fragrantica.

• Bone Rating: 2 out of 5 possible bones
• Scent: Aromatic
• Classification: Unisex
• Expense: $175 for 50ml EdP

BOTTOM LINE:  I am intrigued by this line.  I’m not sure if it’s because of its exclusivity or the fact that they have been around since 1904.  In any case, you can purchase their fragrances either online on their website or at one of their two retail locations; one in the Plaza Hotel in NYC and the other in Monte Carlo!  Anyone want to take a trip to Monaco?