What It Is
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Brand: My Perfumes / MyPerfumes Otoori — a Middle Eastern perfume house. Type / Concentration: Eau de Parfum (EDP), 100 ml.
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Olfactive Family: Fresh‑Woody / Woody Oriental.
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Unisex: Yes — marketed for both men and women.
Notes & Fragrance Structure
There are a few different descriptions, but combining them gives a fairly consistent picture. Here are the stages:
| Stage | Notes | How It Tends to Smell / Feel |
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| Top / Opening | Aromatic geranium, spicy notes. Some sources also mention bergamot and/or jasmine. | A slightly sharp, green‑aromatic opening. The geranium brings a floral/herbal edge; spice adds warmth/sharpness. If bergamot or jasmine are present, they lighten things a bit. |
| Heart / Middle | Rose, cedarwood, labdanum, leather accents. | The scent shifts into a richer, more resinous floral‑wood realm. Rose softens some of the sharper green top; cedar brings woods; labdanum adds sweetness & resin; leather (if noticeable) gives a touch of texture. |
| Base / Dry‑down | Oud, ambergris (or amber), musk, woody notes. | The finish is warm, deep, rich. Oud gives the characteristic woody and slightly smoky / resinous foundation; musk & amber contribute roundness, comfort, and linger. The overall base is long‑lasting. |
Character & Vibe
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Overall Impression: Elegant, bold, with a balance between freshness/aromatic/floral top/mid and a deep, woody/oud base. It’s not ultra‑sweet or gourmand; instead it leans more toward luxurious woods + aroma‑spices + oud.
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Mood / Personality: Think of something dignified, more formal or special‑occasion. Has enough complexity that it unfolds over time. Some smoky / leathery / resinous touches make it feel mature.
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When / Where It Might Shine: Evening wear; cooler weather; times when you want something with presence. Probably best in fall/winter, or chilly nights. Could still work in more moderate weather if you like woody/oud perfumes.
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths:
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Very good layering of stages — top to base transitions pretty well. The heart & base are especially rich.
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The oud and woods come through with decent strength and persistence in many reports. The base notes linger.
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Unisex appeal — it has enough fragrance character for those who like traditional deeper notes, but also floral/aromatic/lightness to not be overly heavy on everyone.
Things Some Users Might Not Like / Be Careful About:
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The opening can be sharp or spicy/green — geranium + spice may feel “too much” for sensitive noses.
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The leathery/resinous parts might lean a bit intense, especially on warm skin.
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Because it’s quite woody / oud / resin heavy, some may feel it’s less fresh or more formal; may not be ideal if you want something light for daytime or hot climates.