Reviews

This is lovely, the rose very prominent not over powered by the aoud which is usually the case with aoud, slight medicinal smell of aoud the the rose holding its own here.

Not for me, cannot smell any of the notes listed. Usually love all of PPs perfumes so dont let this review put you off them, usually all spot on. Have not smelt the original so cannot really compare.

Update on my previous review. Wore this side by side with the original formula and there is a slight difference between them, the original is softer, real mysore sandalwood is creamier than the synthetic sandalwood used in todays version of Samsara. But when worn side by side with todays edt version this is virtually spot on. The BIG difference though is that PPs version last longer than the vintage and reformulated, so if your looking for more bang for your buck go for the PP version. Stronger and last on the skin for about 6 to 8hrs as opposed to 2 to 4 of the original.

Dont know many times I can say this, running out of adjectives, this has got to be one of the most beautiful perfumes in the world and I have over 100 vintage perfumes. Have purchased it for everyone of my close friends and family they all love it and usually they moan about the amount of perfume I wear and buy, but not this one they all want it, which is great for me because I get to smell it all the time. Yes it does smell like tobacco BUT not like an old ashtray, it smells of sweet tobacco cigars and the most beautiful bourbon vanilla with a little smoky incense added to the mix. Not for those who shy away from unusual perfumes. Very strong last on the skin a good 12hrs and clothes until you wash them. Would give it 10 stars if i could.

Don't know if it smells like the original never tried it, but its a very nice perfume on its own merit, warm, sweet and vanilla.

WOW this is an absolute beauty, dont be put off by the name OUD it has been subtle done here not the sharp medicinal smell that you usually get with OUD more of an incense and then lots of yummy vanilla, much like the original. Well done PP

So glad I tried your version before forking out £50 on ebay, this is EXACTLY like the original, a powerhouse of a fragrance, be carefully with this one. More suited to man extremely strong.

Like the previous reviewer this does smell like the original Tabu and I own 3 bottles from the 50s and 60s and the pure perfume so am able to compare, dont confuse this with the crap that they sell now days, this is a stunner. Unable to comment on the Armani version have never smelt it but if it smells as lovely as this save your money and buy this one. Well done PP another beautiful perfume, give my regards to whoever is making these, a genius who I'm sure is not being paid enough.

Not the powerhouse that the original is, a much softer version, the incense is only noticeable after about 20 minutes in. A bit of a disappointment considering PP does such a good job of the TF perfumes. Afraid this one won't be on my repeat order list. But don,t let this put you off, if you like the dry down of the original then this is a pretty good copy.