fragrance factsheet
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Fragrance Fact Sheet
Presently Oud is featured as a key
ingredient. In many mainstream luxury
branded fragrances. The oud content in
each fragrance typically ranges from 0.6
to 8%.... dependent on the strength of Oud
essence the perfumer wishes to display
within the character of the fragrance.
In addition to the fragrances listed, Oud is
also used in literally 100’s of Middle Eastern
ranges and bespoke fragrances, as a
basenote fragrance for candles, incense
sticks, soaps and more recently face and
body creams. It can also be used as a raw,
undiluted oil and applied to the body daily.
The wonderful world of....
Clive Christian
C Perfume
Released from the Private Collection of Clive Christian,
two personal favourites chosen for his loyal clients and
perfume aficionados around the world.
C for Women - The House accord of Rose and Jasmine in
union with violet and voluptuous tubeRose, C is brimming
with dangerous pleasure.
RRP 50ml – €235.00
C for Men - A deep oriental exuding leather and precious
woods echoing the hallmark spices of the House to reveal
a dominant spirit and seductive strength.
RRP 50ml – €235.00
The World’s most expensive Perfume...
Tom Ford Private Blend Oud Wood
Envelope yourself in warmth. Exotic Rose Wood and Cardamom,
blended with exuberant Chinese Pepper, envelope the wearer in
warmth. Eventually, the centre exposes a smoky blend of rare Oud
Wood, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Finally, the creamy scents of Tonka
Bean, Vanilla and Amber are revealed.
RRP – 50ml €150.00
Private Blend Noir De Noi
A sensual experience. A dark Chypre Oriental. This scent opens
with an earthly mantle of richly woven Saffron, Black Rose and Black
Truffle, with floral hints. Underneath, Vanilla, Patchouli, Oud Wood
and Tree Moss soften the intensity.
RRP – 100ml €217.00
Versace Pour Homme Eau de Toilette Spray
The new fragrance for men. Versace Pour Homme, has been
created from essential ingredients of Mediterranean origin with
the potential to convey through aromatic notes the character
of the man of today, knowledgeable and self confiden. He has
the ability to live his life in a harmonious relationship with the
natural world.
Dynamic and entrepreneurial, the Versace Pour Homme man
communicates his forceful and passionate character through
a decidedly masculine fragrance. The heart of Versace Pour
Homme is defined by its almost tactile mineral-floral aroma of
Clary Sage and Blue hyacinth. A deep impression of incisive
and seductive notes comes from Cedar Wood and Agarwood
(Oud). Amber and musk deliver deep and sensual base
notes, the essence of pure masculinity.
RRP – 50ml €40.00
Trish McEvoy Black Rose Oud
Glamorous. Discover Black Rose Oud, a mesmerizing,
opulent, modern scent that combines rare black
Baccara Rose and coveted Agarwood with vibrant
florals, exotic spices and sensual woods.
RRP – 50ml €140.00
Bond No.9 New York Amber
Yes, we’ve taken this legendary old-world classic and
transformed it into a self-assured, highly seductive, highly
persuasive metro-perfume.
Notes of: Bergamot, Saffron, Nutmeg, White Peppercorn,
Magestic Rose, Jasmine, Osmanthus, Oud, Amber,
Sandalwood, Musk, Myrrh and Benzoin tears.
RRP – 100ml €249.00
Bond No.9 New York Oud
At Bond No. 9, the Oud has come out of the closet
and transformed itself into a smooth, full-throttle New
York-centric perfume. What a paradox! Who knew? But
then New York is a place where impossible, magical
paradoxes come true.
Notes of: Red Plum, Saffron, Orange Zest, Oud, Red
Rose, Orris, Patchouli, Musk, Honey, Vetiver.
RRP – 100ml €236.00
Bella bellissima Royal Saffron Essence of Oud
These finely crafted, opulent fragrances of extraordinary
depth and beauty capture the most precious ingredients
treasured since the dawn of time.
At the heart of every Essence of Oud scent lies the deep,
dark, seductive note of pure Agarwood oil — the secret
Wood of the Gods.
Complex and compelling, this distinctive aphrodisiac is
blended with rich eastern essences, delicate florals, exotic
resins, cherished woods and rare spices to create long–
lasting intense perfumes that celebrate the power of Oud.
Style Floral, spicy, woody, Oud
Notes Kashmiri saffron, crisp green leaves, violet leaves,
clove, Rose, jasmine, high–altitude Lavender, Carnation,
Agarwood, Oud Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Papyrus,
Gurjan Balsam, Soft Musk and leather.
RRP – 100ml €129.00
Trish McEvoy Precious Oud
Exotic. Discover Precious Oud, a mysterious,
intoxicating, original Oud expression that combines
the deep power of Agarwood and spirituality of
incense with earthy Patchouli, Warm Amber, Creamy
Sandalwood and Sensual Musk.
RRP – 6ml €75.00
Amouage Jubilation XXV Man
Opulent, impressive, and triumphant. Jubilation XXV is the
scent of a man who carries the essence of his philosophy and
sophistication throughout his years.
The scent is abundant with rich, honeyed notes and smokey
woods that imbue warmth and luxury. Languorous, velvety and
lavish, this is a precious object to treasure.
Top Notes: Labdanum Ciste, Coriander, Orange, Davana,
Frankincense, Blackberry.
Heart Notes: Honey, Bay, Cinnamon, Orchid, Rose, Clove,
Celery Seeds, Gaiac Wood.
Base Notes: Patchouli, Opononax, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Musk,
Moss, Ambergris, Oud Wood, Immortelle.
RRP – 100ml €203.00
Amouage Opus V
Opus V, the latest creation in the Library Collection, explores
the trans formative journey of conventional media through the
coalescing power of the internet; navigating a world that is
changed radically and forever. This arresting floral and woody
neoclassical masterpiece opens with the raw beauty of Orris
which strikes a perfect balance with the seductive resonance of
Agarwood. Top and heart notes of Rum and Rose express many
nuances and this ingenious composition is rounded off with an
opulent leathery and woody base.
Top notes: Orris Absolute, Rum.
Heart notes: Orris Concrete, Rose, Jasmine.
Base notes: Agarwood, Civet, Dry Wood Accord.
RRP – 100ml €275.00
Dior Fahrenheit Absolute
Christian Dior Fahrenheit Absolute Eau De Toilette
Intense Spray 100ml/3.4oz This woody, leather perfume
creates an imaginary journey. Ultra masculine, sensual,
mysterious & bold. Combines hot, resins & rare woods to
express their power & wealth.
Top notes is dominated by essence of Myrrh.
Heart notes include incense.
Base notes feature Oud wood.
RRP – from €44.00
Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire Precious Oud
A prized elixir, Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud
Eau de Parfum is a new opus in the legendary
Collection Extraordinaire saga. An homage to a
mythical essence, the Oud wood, the Precious Oud
scent brings together bright and sparkling notes of
Bergamot and Pink Peppercorn, alongside a rich and
woody base. The opulent fragrance is resonating,
venerable, and so very extraordinary. A dark and
addictive aroma that envelops the skin.
Top notes: Bergamot, Pink Peppercorn
Heart notes: Jasmine, TubeRose
Base notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood
RRP – 100ml €200.00
Calvin Klein Obsession
An intoxicating Oriental fragrance, with a blend of
florals, exotic spices and earthy warm base notes.
An irresistible feminine fragrance, intensely rich,
warm and sensual.
Top notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Vanilla.
Heart notes: Jasmine, Orange Blossom,
Exotic Spices
Base Notes: Oak Moss, Musk, Amber Calvin Klein
Obsession for Women.
RRP –100ml €30.00
Fragonhard Desert
ACCORD Oud is built around a fresh accord of
leather and blond woods with a bouquet of spices;
cinnamon, saffron – all rounded up with a black
plum accord.
Top notes: Blackberry, Saffron, Rum .
Heart notes: Leather Accord, Clary Sage .
Base notes: Patchouli, Powdery Musks.
RRP – 100ml €26.00
M7 Oud Absolu
La Collection M7 Oud Absolu by Yves Saint Laurent
is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. This is a
new fragrance, La Collection M7 Oud Absolu was
launched in 2011.
Top note is mandarin orange.
Middle note is Patchouli.
Base notes are French Labdanum, Myrhh and
Agarwood (Oud).
RRP – 80ml €70.00
Dior Oud Leather
Christian Dior searched the world, looking for the
most beautiful fabrics that exist. Like the designer, the
perfumer chooses the most beautiful raw materials, one
of which is Oud Wood from Indonesia. Highly powerful,
vibrant and deep, Oud Wood is rare and particularly
recognisable by the leather scents that it diffuses when
burned. Using this unique wood, François Demachy
created an intensely masculine fragrance, with strong
character in which Leather notes intertwine with those
of Gaiac Wood, Cedar and Sandalwood.
RRP – 125ml €144.00
Byredo Accord Oud
ACCORD Oud is built around a fresh accord of leather
and blond woods with a bouquet of spices; cinnamon,
saffron – all rounded up with a black plum accord.
Top notes: Blackberry, Saffron, Rum.
Heart notes: Leather Accord, Clary Sage.
Base notes: Patchouli, Powdery Musks.
RRP – 100ml €157.00
By Kilian Rose Oud
By Kilian Rose Oud was launched this year and is presented
as “the second port of call of his collection Arabian Nights”,
a Middle-East inspired collection which is scheduled to
include five different fragrances built around 5 materials and 5
accords these are strongly reminiscent of the Orient and were
selected for their high symbolic value. After Oud and Rose
we can expect to see Incense, Amber and Musk. Rose Oud
is described as “a feminine interpretation of Oud using the
luxurious petals of the Turkish Rose and the Rose of Grasse.”
The composition is further said to be both “mysterious and
familiar.” The whole Arabian-Nights concept is a reinforcement
of the Orientalist theme and genre and rides on the wave
of a recent interest in Western perfumery for Oud. Without
amounting to the level of a craze, as for violet in the 19th
century and Patchouli in the 20th century, it certainly reflects
a cultural movement which is aesthetically interested in
arabesque and conscious of new potential markets in the East.
Notes: Turkish Rose, Grasse Rose, Oud, saffron, cardamom.
RRP – 50ml €319.00
Byredo Oud Immortel
Oud IMMORTEL EAU DE PARFUM 100ml.
Is a woody fragrance where Patchouli and
Papyrus are blended to bring smokiness. The
Tobacco leaves and moss add depth and
complexity while the incense and Rosewood
bring an elegant, Ambery sillage.
Top notes: Lemoncello, Incense, Cardamom.
Heart notes: Patchouli, Papyrus, Brazilian
Rosewood.
Base notes: Tobacco Leaves and Moss.
RRP – 100ml €157.00
Comme des Garçons Wonderwood
Wonderwood by Comme des Garcons is a woody
fragrance for men introduced in 2010. The fragrance
features Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Guaiac
wood, Virginia cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypress.
Available as 100 ml EDP.
RRP – 100ml €90.00
Giorgio Armani Cuir Noir
In homage to the sensuality of this skin-on-skin sensation,
Giorgio Armani writes a new chapter in the book of
its 1,001 nights. Cuir Noir arises from this setting. A
sumptuous palace awakening from the implacable heat of
the day to the splendor of the oriental night.
The fragrance opens on a harmonious prelude of creamy
Australian Sandalwood and the accents of Rose essence.
A few hints of Coriander and Nutmeg set off
their encounter.
The fragrance heart is more textured, alternating tinges of
leather and smoky notes of Guaiac and Oud. In the base,
animal traces of Tahitian Vanilla absolute punctuate the
deep glimmer of Benzoin balm.
RRP – 100ml €223.00
Giorgio Armani Oud Royal
While in ancient times, spices were the bargaining counter
around the Mediterranean shores. A number of rare and even
more precious essences subsequently took their place. In the
eastern confines of India, the strange alchemy that binds the
heart of a tree with an intruding fungus gives birth to a hard
wood with a deeply penetrating fragrance.
Placed on the embers of an incense burner, it perfumes interiors
and garments. When distilled, it delivers a golden and potently
sweet-smelling essence which, as it matures, grows darker and
thicker like a liqueur. This dark, dense oil exerts real fascination,
and in the eyes of connoisseurs these rarest of qualities are
more precious than gold. Sometimes worn on the skin, it distills
intense woody effects and is adorned with animal-like reflections,
shades of dark earth and tones of humus.
When Giorgio Armani turned his attention to Oud, he decided
to work it the way he would a heavy brocade lined with gold
and silver, leaving its weight, its noble intensity and majestic
sedateness. Respectful of its personality, Giorgio Armani set
about highlighting each facet of character in its composition.
Depth is amplified by an Amber harmony, the reddish glow is
fanned with spices and the dark earth reflections are smoked
with a veil of myrrh and incense. Giorgio Armani has staged the
splendid crowning of Oud.
RRP – 100ml €223.00
Amouage Epic Woman
Epic for Woman is a spicy oriental fragrance, inspired by the
legends of the ancient Silk Road from China to Arabia.
She follows the guiding light in search of the long lost aria.
Beyond truth and immortality a legend is born.
Top notes: Cumin, Pink bay, Cinnamon.
Heart notes: Damascene Rose, Geranium, Jasmine, Tea.
Base notes: Amber, Musk, Frankincense, Oud, Sandalwood,
Guaiac wood, Patchouli, Vanilla, Orris.
RRP – 100ml €230.00
Jo Malone Oud & Bergamot
This smokey and mysterious cologne envelops both the
skin and the senses with its intense character. Discover
the hypnotic scent of Oud refined with the addition of
clean, crisp Bergamot. Distinctive and modern.
RRP – 100ml €108.00
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris
Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian was
born in Paris in 1969, to a family
of Armenian heritage. He had
his perfume epiphany when he
was 13 or 14, playing with his sister who,
as teenage girls do, had a little collection
of perfume sample bottles. “She was into
the bottles and I was into what was inside,”
he says. When Kurkdjian told his parents
he had decided he was going to make
perfumes for a living, they were greatly
relieved. “Before that,” he says, “I wanted to
be a ballet dancer.”
Trained at ISIPCA and Quest, his first big
success was with Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le
Mâle, which he developed at the age of 25.
He was the winner of the Prix François Coty
in 2001. In 2009, Francis Kurkdjian was
named Chevalier des Artes et des Lettres by
the French Ministry of Culture.
In 2009, Kurkdjian launched his own line,
Maison Francis Kurkdjian housing a unique
fragrance collection, with a rarely matched
quest for refinement and elegance. With
a commitment to quality and authentic
knowhow, from the selection of the purest
and rarest essential oils, to the infinite
attention brought to every detail.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was founded
by Kurkdjian and ex Ernst & Young
partner Marc Chaya in 2009. It is the first
contemporary luxury perfume house to carry
the name of one of the most celebrated
perfumers of our times.
“Perfume as a work of arT is a Transmogrified exPerience of inTimacy”
Maison
Francis Kurkdjian
Oud launches in
May 2012
The Maison is one of freedom, of a sensual,
delicate perfectionism. It is guided by
enchanting yet precise codes: purity,
sophistication, elegance, timelessness,
inspiration and the boldness of a classicism
reinvented – a contemporary and free
expression conceived in the pure tradition of
the finest French perfumery.
It is a house of fragrance, but also a house
of creation. It surrounds itself with the talent
of designers, craftsmen, photographers,
musicians and set designers. Exceptional
know-how come together and echo off each
other. They are fundamental to the House and
are gradually writing a number of exceptional
human adventures, in which perfume is,
naturally, the hero.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud
The famous perfumer Francis Kurkdjian launches a new
fragrance within his perfume collection Maison Francis
Kurkdjian in early May 2012. The fragrance is simply
named Oud, focusing on this exquisite accord. This
oriental scented material that had been neglected for
decades has returned in a big way in recent years and
most of the niche perfumery houses have dedicated at
least one edition to it.
The aroma is rich and luxurious, representing a modern
interpretation of the ancient Arabian perfumes. Francis
Kurkdjian uses Oud from Laos; where it is the purest and
the most expensive. Oud is enriched with woody and
spicy notes of Cedar, Patchouli and Saffron.
Available early May 2012 as 70 ml Eau de Parfum.
Judith Leiber Topaz
A glamorous oriental perfume radiating with resplendent
top notes of Cassis, Kiwi Berry, Bergamot, Mango,
Frankincense and Myrrh combined with hints of Water
Lilies, Guiac Wood, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Violet
Leaves, Damask Rose and Ylang-Ylang. A Dry Down
Base with Signatures of Musk, Cedar Wood, Patchouli,
Vanilla, Sandalwood and Oud (Agar)Wood.
RRP – 75ml €132.00
Juliette Has a Gun Midnight Oud
Romano Ricci conceived his opus as a European vision of
Oud that evokes the mysterious and intriguing woman, who
hides behind her veil. Midnight Oud is a love song written
for that ancient musical instrument called Oud in a palace
where the walls are Rose petals, the air breathes golden
saffron and the floor is scented with sacred Agarwood.
The heavy oriental notes of traditional Ouds are
represented here in a very wearable and refined manner.
Midnight Oud is crafted as a bridge between the perfect
balance of Rose-chypre-Patchouli and the purest Oud
perfume note. It is an imaginary black flower with glittery
saffron and soft incense notes, and the heavy Moroccan
Rose petals become a precious liquor laced with tobacco,
Amber, Agarwood and dried fruits. The resulting scent
is rich, velvety and opulent, finding the right harmony
between the dark strength of Arabian perfumes and the
modern idea of richness.
Notes: Moroccan Rose, Geranium, Saffron, Oud Note,
Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber, Animalic Musks.
RRP – 100ml €103.00
SoOud Al Jana
Al Jana is a natural green fragrance with notes
of Thyme, Star Anise, Helichrysum, Ylang-Ylang,
Cypress, Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Tonka and
Clary Sage. It is available as Eau Fine (EDP).
Al Jana was launched in 2010. The nose behind
this fragrance is Stephan Humbert Lucas.
RRP – 60ml €133.00
SoOud Hajj
Hajj (“Sage”), created around noble notes, reveals fresh
spices on the background of warm tones. The scent of
wisdom and spirituality, it is made of Bergamot, Candied
Mandarin, Star Anise, Rosewood, Osmanthus, Licorice,
Ginger, Patchouli, Tolu Balsam, Tobacco Leaf And Vetiver.
Available as Eau Fine (EDP).
RRP – 60ml €133.00
SoOud Nur
Classic and refined, this elegant blend of rich Amber and
smooth Russian leather is crafted with an eye to tradition,
using traditional perfumery methods to showcase the
precious ingredients. An intriguing blend of citrus, incense
and herbal grace notes give this scent a distinctly cool
opening, which is slowly warmed by the glowing Amber
heart. Ripe apricot and velvety Madagascar Vanilla enrich
the deep, hushed sweetness of the Amber, while Iris root
and Musk accentuate its powdery aspect, resulting in a
exquisitely balanced Amber that nestles luxuriously in a
bed of gorgeous, supple Leather. Nur radiates a confident,
reassuring warmth that is regal, but approachable.
Notes: Lemon, Incense, Artemisia, Chamomile, Amber,
Cedar, Apricot Note, Iris Roots, Tree Musk, Russian Leather,
Madagascar Vanilla
RRP – 60ml €133.00
SoOud Ouris
Ouris (“sublime”) is a symphony of butterfly colors,
which include notes of Peach, Plum and Blackcurrant,
Sweet Turkish Delight, Jasmine, Almond and Pollen.
This beautiful feminine palette contains additional
notes of Honey, Tagetes, Jasmine, White Cedar, Iris,
Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tonka.
It is available as Eau Fine (EDP) The nose behind
this fragrance is Stephan Humbert Lucas.
RRP – 60ml €133.00
Thierry Mugler Miroir des Voluptés
Miroir des Voluptés starts by unveiling sweet floral notes of
Bulgarian Rose and orange blossom. The fragrance then
reveals the warm, woodsy character of Oud. In the trail, the
scent evolves towards lush, ambry tonalities, intertwining
Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk. Perfumers: Nathalie Lorson
and Daphney Bugey, Firmenich.
A glass bottle adorned with golden arabesques on a black
background. A silvery ‘dagger’ bisects the surface of the
bottle, which is topped with an asymmetric silvery cap, like an
extension of the ‘dagger’.
RRP – 50ml €113.00
Betsey Johnson Too Too
Too Too, appears to be just what you’d expect from
Ms. Johnson—playful, free-spirited, and fun. The
packaging alone screams of the wonderfully wild and
wacky designer: “It could be my tombstone and that
would say it all,”.
With top notes of Pink Musk And Passion Fruit, Black
Vanilla and Sandalwood (to name just a few), it sounds
like a fabulously sweet and sexy scent.
Plus, you have to trust its creator, who is as honest as
they come when promoting product. “I have to love
the perfume,” Johnson says, “otherwise I can’t bullshit
my way through selling it.”
RRP – 100ml €62.00
Brent Leonesio Untitled #8
UNTITLED No.8 by Brent Leonesio is a Leather fragrance
for women and men, and was launched in 2011.
The nose behind this fragrance is Brent Leonesio and it
features Musk, Narcissus, Tobacco, Civetta, Agarwood
(Oud) and Leather.
RRP – 8ml €46.00 Limited Edition of 100
By Kilian Incense Oud
If Incense Oud lives up to the second half of its name, it
is through the interplay between the woodiness of Cedar,
Patchouli and Sandalwood and the Ambery, leathery accents
of Cistus Labdanum and Oakmoss. The incense, which
makes up 25% of the formula, reads as a dark presence, its
citrus facets magnified by Geranium, Methyl Pamplemousse
(a grapefruit-smelling material) and cardamom – the latter
perhaps a subtle quote of the cardamom coffee popular in
Arabic countries, its anisic facets combining with pink pepper
to refresh the scent. Turkish Rose oil, though highly dosed,
is seamlessly worked into the blend as a counterpoint to the
dark woody facets; a cocktail of musks permeate the scent
with their soft animalic notes. Exceptionally smooth, polished
and full-bodied, Incense Oud may just be the most darkly
sensuous interpretation of its starring notes.
Notes: Guatemala Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Turkish Rose,
Egyptian Geranium, Methyl Pamplemousse, Virginia
Cedarwood, Indonesian Patchouli, Indian Papyrus, Somalia
Incense (Oil and Absolute), Sandalwood, Macedonian
Oakmoss, Spanish Cistus Labdanum, Musks.
RRP – 50ml €295.00
Caron Secret Oud
What is it: This passionate, intense eau de parfum spray
combines Oud with Saffron, or “yellow gold,” another of the
finest essences of the East. It’s also sweetened by damask
Rose.
Who is it for: Women who appreciate a woody scent.
Why is it different: The composition is more elaborate than
traditional Ouds. The result is a complex and intricate fragrance
that is original, luxurious, and elegant.
RRP – 15ml €219.00
Caron Oud
...is interesting as a study of how dark, oriental notes can play
a similar role as the classical Oakmoss bases once did. Oud
by Caron has a stronger Middle Eastern attar impression than
Secret Oud, with saffron and Amber giving it a medicinal,
leathery touch. Carnation and Rose provide a welcome spicy,
floral counterpoint to the heft of the woods, while Patchouli
lends its scintillating quality to the drydown. However, I do
not find the elements of the composition to be well-balanced,
and as a result a strong note of camphor dominates. Secret
Oud manages to rein it in, weaving it successfully into the
arrangement, but Oud by Caron becomes overpowered
by its presence. The result is a somewhat jarring blend of
Caron classical darkness and blandly rendered Rose attar
sweetness.
Creed Royal Oud
“Wood, leather marble and gold,” elements of a royal Persian palace,
inspire Olivier Creed, sixth-generation master perfumer of France,
an architect of fragrance, to create new Royal-Oud for men and
women. Rare, hypnotic, sumptuous Oud, an ingredient coaxed from
Agarwood trees of India –- and more costly per ounce than Palladium
–- lends its power to this blend.
Creed Royal-Oud gives the contemporary American man and woman
a touch of the splendour of palace life, Persian and Parisian™. Yet
Creed offers mindful and responsible luxury; part of proceeds from
U.S. Sales of Royal-Oud benefits child health in india via the nonprofit
organization global giving (www.Globalgiving.Org).
Royal-Oud is owned by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,
according to the Wall Street Journal. It is also worn by members of
six U.S. Presidential families.
Top notes: a crown of Calabrian Lemon, Pink Berry
and Sicilian Bergamot.
Middle notes: Cedar, Galbanum And Angelic Root.
Base notes: Regal Indian Oud, Sandalwood And Tonkin Musk.
Comparatives: Spice And Wood, Santal Imperial
RRP – 75ml €211.00
Elie Saab Le Parfum
The top note opens on a sun-kissed, radiant Orange
Blossom, as an ode to light.
The middle note develops into a Jasmine absolute, a
legendary flower in perfumery, imparting voluptuousness
and elegance to the fragrance. It combines with a pure,
modern Patchouli heart.
The base note unfolds into a Cedar woody accord adding
character and a lingering trail, while the honey Rose
envelops the composition in a beautifully addictive note...
RRP – 50ml €66.00
Estée Lauder Wood Mystique
Wood Mystique is the first unisex fragrance by Estee Lauder,
which is made specifically for the Middle East consumer.
A Rose Infusion imparts the earthy, primal elements of
this “Queen of Flowers”. Egyptian Jasmine Absolute adds
luxurious sensuality and is blended with Mimosa Provence
Absolute, Orris Morocco and Ylang for softness and
passionate warmth.
An elaborate background slowly, languorously unfolds,
revealing an exceptional, long-lasting richness. Patchouli
and Leather essences indulge in the lush and intricate
creaminess of Indonesian Benzoin, Cedarwood SFE -- a
new ultra rich, ultra smooth cedar extraction being used
here for the first time in perfumery -- and a hint of Raspberry
for an impression of dramatic mystery and richness. The
extremely precious and rare Agar Wood, distilled from the
heartwood of the Aquillaria tree, brings a wildly compelling,
deep balsamic woodiness, known to engage the senses, the
mind, the body and the spirit.”
Wood Mystique was launched in 2011.
Illuminum Wild Tobacco
Wild Tobacco exudes the dry and distinguished smell of
a gentleman’s club. Top notes of Clary Sage and Clove
buds open this fragrance with a fanfare of herb and spice.
The heart is a blast of Virginian Cedar Wood andTobacco
leaves, as rich and moist as fresh flakes packed into a pipe.
Wild Tobacco’s labdanum base adds a Sostenato chord of
sensuousness and depth.
RRP – 100ml €120.00
Illuminum Rose Oud
Jasmine, Muguet and Moroccan Rose dovetail the
exquisitely complex aroma of Rose Oud, a depth-
charged, feminine fragrance. The Oud lends the
flowers a smokey, yet honeyed, resonance with hints
of spice and wood; while castoreum endows an exotic
warmth to the base.
Destined to become the signature fragrance of those
with flair and a feel for the finer things in life.
RRP – 100ml €120.00
Illuminum Arabian Amber
As intense as a walk through the souk. This perfume emits all the
mystery and excitement of the Middle East. A hint of Egyptian
Bergamot trumpets the arrival of this scent followed by exotic
ingredients that unfurl as the fragrance settles – a rich symphony
of Atlas Cedarwood Sandalwood from Mysore, Patchouli for
Indonesia and Omani Golden Frankincense.
RRP – 100ml €120.00
Illuminum Scarlet Oud
“The Illuminum collection is for those days when you are in the
mood for something exquisitely simple and stylish.” Michael
Boadi. The collection embraces 16 fragrances categorized in
four olfactory groups (citrus, floral, Oud and musk). Each group
consists of four scents, while each of the fragrances contains
eight carefully selected ingredients.
Scarlet Oud is the scent of Oud or agar wood and its derivatives
- smoke, honey, wood, green notes and mold.
It is available in bottles of 50 and 100 ml.
In addition to creating the composition, Michael Boadi designed
all the packaging as well as the logo and the branding.
Scarlet Oud was launched in 2011.
RRP – 100ml €120.00
Jimmy Choo Eau De Parfum
Jimmy Choo have launched a new flanker to Jimmy Choo
eau de parfum introduced in 2011. The Eau de Toilette
is “luminous, sparkling and ultra-feminine, to sublimate
the sensation of freshness the flacon offers subtle iris-y
reflections,”...
Glamorous in attitude, confident, intelligent and with a sense
of fashion and fun, the fragrance is a modern Fruity Chypre
with warm, rich, woody depths. It’s a fragrance inspired by
modern women – strong, empowered, beautiful, seductive
and alluring with a hidden and mysterious sense of
confident sexuality.
The composition is a fruity-floral chypre which opens on
crisp green notes and sparkling ginger. In the heart there
are notes of tea Rose and Tiger Orchid. The sillage rests on
Cedar Wood.
RRP – 100ml €70.00
Shams by Memo
Shams by Memo is a Oriental fragrance for women and
men. This is a new fragrance, Shams was launched in
2011. Top notes are Saffron, Ginger and pepper; middle
notes are Vetiver and Cypriol oil or Nagarmotha; base
notes are french Labdanum, Birch, Styrax, Tolu Balsam,
Tonka Bean and Agarwood (Oud).
RRP – 175ml €105.00
Mona di Orio Oud
This fragrance opens with notes of citrus and precious spices of
Elemi, Petitgrain and green mandarin, amongst others mingled in a
seductive encounter. A love potion with a radiant sensuality, Oudh
reveals one by one its troubling facets, alternating between animal,
leathery, woody or balsamic tones. They embrace in a passionate
vibrancy with shadowy Patchouli, a mysterious Nagarmotha, cedar
from Atlas and grey Amber, a spellbinding formula that is rich and
heady. Absolute Osmanthus, the carnal flower with its charmingly
warm and mesmerizing hints of jasmine, honey and apricot tempers
the forceful power of Oud by its exquisite nectar.
Notes: Elemi Philippines, Green Mandarin from Calabre, Petitgrain
Paraguay, Patchouli Indonesia, Absolute Osmanthus China,
Nagarmotha India, Cedarwood from Atlas, Essential Oil Oud Laos,
Musk, Amber Gris.
RRP – 100ml €375.00
Nasomatto Pardon
As smooth and suave as the 19th century dandy who appears
to be its inspiration, Nasomatto’s Pardon takes Oud’s dark
richness and nudges it — ever-so-gently, and probably while
dabbing its forehead with a monogrammed handkerchief —
into a surprisingly softer direction for the Italian niche line.
It opens with Oud walking arm-in-arm with a faintly
sweet floral note — whispered to be Magnolia — down a
boulevard whose olfactory backdrop seems redolent of
dark, unsweetened chocolate and Tonka bean with a hint of
Cinnamon and a sensual, smooth Sandalwood. None of these
scents jostle for attention, but rather reverberate among one
another to create a fragrance at once seductive and refined.
Pardon, like the solarised image of the dandy in its ads,
manages to evoke vintage while smelling supremely modern.
RRP – 30ml €108.00
Susanne Lang Untitled #6
The majority of essential oils do not improve over time. A notable
exception is Patchouli – which becomes richer and more refined as
it ages. Suzanne Lang has done us the honor of crafting a limited
run fragrance around a particularly lovely Patchouli oil, vintage 1998.
Like a jeweler designing a setting to set off a superlative gem, she
has built a scent that shows off this gorgeously evocative Patchouli
that has been aged to mellow perfection -- blending earth and
air, sensuality and transparency. Exotic woods, brisk spices and
a hint of dark chocolate add the finishing touches to this dreamy
take on Patchouli which has a cool, otherworldy quality that is both
sophisticated and beautiful. This is an unusually soft and serene spin
on Patchouli, but it still has that intense earthy sensuality that makes
Patchouli so divinely distinctive.
Aged Patchouli, Agarwood, Indian sandalwood, clove, nutmeg, the
slightest hint of dark chocolate
The enigmatic and much-prized essential oil of real Oudh from Laos
radiates from the centre of Mona di Orio’s “Oud” casting a mystical
spell on the other notes and highlighting their beauty. This fragrance
opens with notes of Hesperides and spices like Elemi, Petitgrain
and green mandarin, mingled in a seductive encounter. Like a love
potion with a radiant sensuality, the Oudh reveals one by one its
troubling facets, alternated between animal, leathery, woody or
Balsamic.
RRP – 8ml €46.00 Limited Edition of 75
The Different Company Oud Shamash
From earth to heaven.
A spiritual journey to the heart of the Far East, Oud Shamash
sets off on the spicy accord of Pink Pepper, Saffron and
Cinnamon before exploring the deepest and most mysterious
resinous facet of Absolute of Oud. A luminous alchemy
intensified by the sensual warmth of Amber notes
and Patchouli.
A vibrant and bewitching fragrance.
Top Notes: Safran, Cinnamon from Ceylan, Rose Berries,
Davana essence, Rum CO2 Jamaica.
Middle Notes: Essence of Turkish Rose, St Thomas Berries,
Nagarmotha.
Base Notes: Oudh From Laos, Cist absolute, Sandalwood,
Grey Amber, Woody and dry Amber notes, Patchouly, Leather
Notes, White Musks, Bourbon Vanilla, Tolu.
RRP – 50ml €148.00
The selection above are the most well known Oud fragrances in
the Western Market, although there are many more bespoke and
private blends, In the Middle East the number of bespoke and
mainstream fragrances is almost endless as each retail outlet or
chain generally has its own blends in addition to Middle Eastern
brands. Oud can also be found in candles,incense, shower gels,
soaps and body creams, and don’t forget in the Islamic world
it’s also used as raw pure oil and the infected wood chips are
burned for their aromatic aromas which are trusted in Islamic
culture to clear the mind and cleanse the body......the trend for
Oud is growing and the fashion demand is just scratching the
surface with every major fashion house in the fragrance and
home fragrance sector now focusing on Oud.
Asia Plantation Capital by creating its own wholesale Oud
supply brand Fragrance Du Bois and now launching its own VIP
fragrance range is positioning itself at the forefront of this fast
growing global market.
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