This is a seriously divisive oud, splitting the room between those who sing its praises for masterful blending and bold projection, and others who think it's just 'weak AF'. Either way, it's unmistakably Al Haramain: don't expect quiet sophistication.

A rose-oud oriental in the vein of the Middle Eastern oud-house genre this No.578 is inspired by - spicy rose and cardamom up top give way to a woody, incense-laced oud base, though it sits lighter and less resinous than the premium ouds it draws from.