Launched in 2013 as part of the original five Blackbird fragrances, this cult-favorite perfume refused to be canceled. After it's discontinuation in late 2017, Moto Oud fans have been sneakily requesting and purchasing hand-labeled bottles on the side. Last year we decided to launch both Hallow and Moto Oud as part of our 15 year anniversary but COVID-19 got in the way.
Today we are relaunching Moto Oud with some slight upgrades - longer-lasting, improved projection, added pink pepper top notes, and a more crystalline distinction of the scent notes.
THE STORY - Like a broken down motorcycle in the desert, our rendition of oud perfume showcases burnt clutch, blown rubber gaskets, and sunbaked cracked leather. Your lifelong dream of riding the Mojave Desert with your buddy has come to an end. AAA is on the way.
(Alternate ending - Your sunbaked skin glistens in the wind as you pull up to Pappy and Harriets for beer and ribs.)
Smells like a meticulously clean garage, or an antiseptic oil spill. Bleach and a pervasive scent of motor oil that can't be cleaned away. The oud gives it a slightly spicy kick that makes it more approachable. But ultimately it's overpowered by the motor oil. Abrasive and unpleasant but very interesting.
This is lovely. Pleasingly musty to my nose — a cumin-y or saffron-y note?— but also medicinal and smokey with hints of lovely spice. I’m making it sound yuck, but it’s great.
This is lovely. Pleasingly musty to my nose — a cumin-y or saffron-y note?— but also medicinal and smokey with hints of lovely spice. I’m making it sound yuck, but it’s great.
If teen spirit were a kick ass scent that made you feel like you were riding down a dark desert highway, under a full moon, astride a vintage Ducati, on your way to rendezvous with your girl … who is actually a vampire. You’ve had some trouble but she wants to work it out …