Tahari Leather OUD Fragrance Review

Tahari OUD is a bold cubed bottle filled with vanillar-y creamy woodiness. But that's where the bold ends. It's like the guy that works out constantly, looks hench, but hasn't taken the time to learn Jujitsu. All front and no fragrance.

But that said, it's at least a very authentic vanilla fragrance, masquerading as an OUD. The creaminess is not a synthetic one. And if you are at the beginning of your fragrance journey, this could be a worthy addition due to the inoffensive nature of this fragrance. An OUD fragrance by its definition should at least cause some offence. It should divide the masses. It should not be a fragrance for everyone and this is where Tahari OUD falls foul.

It has very little spice, only a dusting of leather, and I've smelt more smoke coming out my pants after a heavy night down Brick Lane. smoke etc. This is not saccharin sweet, but it's got the lightest of woods to make it curious. And the heaviest of vanilla to make you smell like ice cream.

The opening

A little citrus pops initially, and then vanilla wraps it in a cloak like someone dressing James Brown at the end of a show. (One for the kids). I'd like to say it starts as it means to go on, with little purpose, little mystery but because the scent only has 2 hours silage max, after an hour, it really doesn't go on at all.

Middle notes

Some bergamot flirts with the pepper, though the pepper has been stymied somewhat. I'm gagging for the fragrance to show me something, and it never does. The drydown comes, the subtlest of OUD comes through and it's like a consolation goal.

Ending

And it's over before it begins. There is an Ambery base, but it's like a layer of fog, on top of a lake. There is no anchor, no Terror Firma.

Where to Wear?

The website will tell you: Tahari Leather Oud is versatile enough for both day and evening wear, suitable for the office, a night out, or special occasions. Its moderate sillage ensures a noticeable presence without being overwhelming, making it appropriate for various settings.

The first Rule of Fight Club is not to talk about Fight Club, same as the second rule. The third was never to wear OUD to the office. In fact I think it was written in one of those tablets that Moses brought down from the mountain. Tahari Leather Oud is a crime against OUD. Why would you want OUD to be versatile?

It's a very chance-y note and it has an acquired taste. I only wear OUD to black tie, this one you can wear to the office and your colleagues will just assume you borrowed your nephew's first aftershave.