How does this compare to Oud for Greatness?+−
While they share the same DNA and bottle design, Oud for Greatness is darker, more masculine, and focused on saffron and lavender. Oud for Happiness is significantly brighter, sweeter, and more "green" due to the ginger and licorice.
Is this a safe "blind buy" for oud lovers?+−
Not necessarily. If you are looking for a heavy, animalic, or traditional Indian oud, you may be disappointed. This is a "transparent" oud fragrance where the wood is secondary to the citrus, spice, and vanilla.
What is the best season to wear this fragrance?+−
It is most effective during the fall and spring. The ginger and bergamot provide freshness for milder days, while the vanilla and cedarwood provide enough body for cool evenings.
Does the licorice note make it smell like candy?+−
It provides a herbal sweetness that some describe as "strawberry candyfloss" or "bubblegum," but the cedarwood and ginger prevent it from becoming a pure gourmand.
