Moab

Moab by Phlur presents a dry, woody-spice accord with a persistent sweet vanilla and cinnamon base, evoking a dry desert aridness mixed with gourmand hints. Many note an initial spicy heat—clove, pepper, and cinnamon—followed by a silky, dry vanilla amber finish that some compare to a quieter, spicier version of L'Air du Desert Marocain or Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanilla. The fragrance is touted as unisex but leans feminine due to its smooth, sweet, and slightly powdery evolution. The longevity is moderate to moderately long for most, though some report it fades quickly within 2–3 hours. Sillage is typically moderate, with a soft and close-to-skin presence. Notable is the divergence of opinion: while some find deep aromatic pleasure in its complex wood-spice-sweetness and dry amber evolution, others perceive the sweetness as cloying or synthetic, recalling a holiday candle or confectionary candy. A few report a 'dirty' or animalic undertone due to jasmine, which some find off-putting, while others appreciate the sensual, warm depth. Overall, Moab is not overtly floral, and rather than smelling like sand or sun, it plays more like warm candlelight in a desert dune. When it works on skin chemistry, it delivers a serene, sophisticated dry warmth with striking authenticity.