Kredo

Firstly, i get the TF Oud Wood comparison to a certain extent. The opening is quite harsh, pink pepper is very dominant and almost stings your nose and the cardamamom is also overwhelming. After approx. 20-25 min however it develops beautifully. Strong woody out note, sandalwood and osmanthus make it more bearable and a mass appealing scent, I would even go as far as saying it´s THE masculine scent-> 80% similarity to oud wood, just not as balanced / smooth. It stays like this for 10h(!!) approx with a mediocre / decent projection, the scent radiates within only 2-3 ft and after those 10 hours, it starts to smell generic like BdC le perfum or tom ford leather fragrances. At the 11h hour mark it becomes a skin scent and I solely smell it when I sniff my arm.

There are lots of fragrances that try to capture the spiced wood with a long-lasting, clean oud base, but most (current Oud Wood and Hinoki & Cedarwood come to mind) fall into the overuse of wood notes and smell veneer-like in the opening. This fragrance avoids that by using cardamom and osmanthus as the main "early" notes. This creates a fresh-leaning, albeit still formal, scent that evolves. After ~4 hours, you start getting a mix of clean oud and suede, making an entrance. The oud is clean, powdery, and almost oily, while the suede gives it a soft, leathery foil that lasts all day.

A wonderful accident: I've always thought Kredo is an improved version of Oud Wood with the addition of patchouli (undeniable, even though it's not listed in the ingredients), but both always seemed too Dry woody to me, they lack something... until I accidentally layered it with Divine Vanille while experimenting with fragrances: KABOOM!! I got a Western oud perfume with more depth, complexity, and welcoming cozyness thanks to the mix of that spiced vanilla. Incredible and totally recommended. Just try it if you have a chance (Kredo first then Divine Vanille on top) delish...

Nishane's Kredo is an absolutely gorgeous fragrance, garnering me two compliments during the first wear. Projects for 2 hours before quietening closer to the skin for the next 8 or so hours. Wish it projected longer. Beast mode is exaggerated, but the performance is good. Billed as the answer to Oud Wood's notoriously poor performance, Kredo has more in common with Oud for Greatness than Oud Wood. Kredo is a more refined, wearable version of the Initio favorite before settling into a Memo Paris African Leather vibe during the dry down.

Don no about you guys.. but this osmanthus and pepper is 10/10! Yeah oud wood profile for sure, but this has more depth and character. Starts fruity woody, goes to a oudy vibe and ends with this musky sandalwood base in fact it reminds me of the deep drydown of creed Aventus ( older batches mostly ). But let me bring it like this: in the air it smells different as Nishane usually smell different in the air ( extrait ).. you smell a creamy fruity woody perfume. It’s elegant and very versatile to say and maybe even unisex in the air!