Seriously divisive. Some reviews claim "masterpiece" and laud its unique gourmand oud profile, others deride it as "pure trash" for its burnt, strange aroma. Don't be fooled by the 'sweetie' name - this is a complex, often heavy oud fragrance that's anything but a safe blind buy.

Sweetest Aoud copies Roja Dove Sweetie Aoud's signature pâtisserie-and-caramel opening over a smoky oud, but the smoky oud facet reads thinner here and the whole thing skews sweeter and simpler, sacrificing the layered incense-patchouli complexity that gives the original its longevity.