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Tropical intensity wrapped in luxury. Oud Maracujá by Maison Crivelli is a bold, seductive Extrait de Parfum where vibrant passionfruit, luminous Turkish rose and saffron meet precious oud, rich leather, glowing amber and creamy vanilla. Exotic sophistication with irresistible presence, composed by perfumer Jordi Fernandez.

The Story

The house frames Oud Maracujá as a passion fruit tasting in remote oud wood forests: the richness of oud set against bright, exotic fruit, in a thirst-quenching fruity oud that is unisex and contemporary in design. Vibrant passionfruit wrapped around refined oud, rather than buried by it, makes it one of the most unusual openings in modern perfumery.

How It Smells

Opening
Bold and exotic: a radiant burst of passionfruit and saffron over Turkish rose, juicy, tart and sparkling, like fresh tropical fruit meeting warm spice and velvet petals.

Heart
Darker and richer as oud, benzoin and Indonesian patchouli leaf rise through the fruity brightness, a luxurious contrast between tropical sweetness and smoky woody depth.

Dry Down
Warm and sensual, a creamy resinous base of leather, akigalawood, amber vanilla and labdanum with a glowing sweetness.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Passionfruit
• Ebelia
• Saffron
• Turkish Rose

Heart

• Oud
• Indonesian Patchouli
• Benzoin

Base

• Leather
• Amber Vanilla
• Labdanum
• Akigalawood

Fragrance Profile

Oud · Fruity · Woody · Leather · Amber

Tony Iommi Monkey Special by Xerjoff is rock-and-roll luxury in fragrance form. Boozy rum, exotic passion fruit, rich patchouli, smooth leather, warm caramel, and creamy vanilla blend into a scent that feels daring, seductive, and unforgettable. Bold glamour with dangerous charisma.

What It Smells Like

Tony Iommi Monkey Special opens bold, boozy, and instantly addictive with a striking blend of rum, passion fruit, bergamot, and geranium. The first impression feels like a dark tropical cocktail in a luxury lounge—juicy fruit brightness wrapped in rich rum and aromatic freshness. It is flashy, sensual, and impossible to ignore.

As it develops, the fragrance becomes darker and more seductive. Singapore patchouli, cinnamon, leather, and Bulgarian rose create a rich heart where sweetness meets spice and smoky elegance. The patchouli is smooth and earthy, while leather adds a rockstar edge. This stage feels rebellious, luxurious, and deeply charismatic.

The dry down is warm, creamy, and unforgettable with caramel, vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, labdanum, musk, and ambergris. It settles into a rich sweet-woody base that feels expensive, magnetic, and perfect for cooler nights.

Fragrance Notes: 

Bergamot, Rum, Bulgarian Geranium, Passionfruit, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Leather, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Caramel, Labdanum, Musk

The fragrance of quiet success. Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess is a sharp, sophisticated Eau de Parfum in which sparkling bergamot meets smooth Tuscan leather, green galbanum, earthy patchouli and dark amber warmth. Polished, ambitious and effortlessly refined, it is clean yet commanding, modern yet classic. It was composed by perfumer Jérôme Epinette.

The Story

Inspired by crisp Scandinavian mornings and timeless elegance, the fragrance draws on founder Jan Vilhelm Ahlgren's childhood summers at his grandfather's cottage, where they played chess, and on the green, grassy scent of the Swedish coast. Vilhelm Parfumerie has a Swedish name and New York roots, and its fragrances are created in Paris.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright bergamot, fresh, citrusy and uplifting.

Heart
Tuscan leather adds a smooth, luxurious richness, while galbanum brings a green, slightly bitter sharpness that keeps it crisp and modern.

Dry Down
Patchouli and black amber create woody depth and warm sensuality. The overall effect is fresh, green, leathery and powerful, with a polished executive air.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot

Heart

• Tuscan Leather
• Galbanum

Base

• Patchouli
• Black Amber

Fragrance Profile

Green · Leather · Woody · Amber

Lavender, spice and leather from the cradle of perfume. Egypt by Eight & Bob is a sophisticated tribute to the mystique and grandeur of an ancient civilization: aromatic freshness, warm spice and sensual woods in an elegant unisex composition. Lavender, lemon and moss open it, cardamom and nutmeg warm the heart, and leather, patchouli and sandalwood close it.

The Story

Egypt comes from the private collection of Albert Fouquet, the perfume enthusiast behind Eight & Bob, and was inspired by his travels in Egypt, by the plants and flowers of an Egyptian friend's garden and by the essences used for thousands of years in the birthplace of perfume. The house itself dates to 1937, when a young American student asked Fouquet for samples, including "one for Bob."

How It Smells

Opening
Fresh and aromatic: lavender and lemon with a mossy edge give a refined brightness.

Heart
Cardamom and nutmeg deepen it into elegant spice and mossy woods.

Dry Down
Smooth leather, patchouli and creamy sandalwood create a rich, sensual warmth without heaviness.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Lavender
• Lemon
• Moss

Heart

• Cardamom
• Nutmeg

Base

• Leather
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Woody · Spicy · Leather

The passion of Flamenco, deeper and more dramatic. Flamenco Extrait by master perfumer Ramon Monegal is the richer, more intense interpretation of the iconic Flamenco, preserving its passion while amplifying its sensuality and power. Raspberry, saffron and rose lead to oud, leather, amber and musk.

The Story

Flamenco Extrait takes the original Flamenco further into spice, powder and smoke: a deeper, more intense reading of the same passionate idea, with a powdery iris heart and a resinous, smoky base.

How It Smells

Opening
Juicy raspberry wrapped in saffron and rose, an immediate luxurious sweetness with spice.

Heart
Jasmine, orange blossom and cedarwood, softened by powdery iris and white florals into velvety floral warmth.

Dry Down
Oud, amberwood and musk with leather create a dark, sensual finish that lingers on skin.

Fragrance Notes

• Raspberry
• Rose
• Saffron
• Iris
• Jasmine
• Orange Blossom
• Cedarwood
• Oud
• Leather
• Amberwood
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Spicy · Leather · Floral · Woody · Velvety

Overture Woman by Amouage is one of the boldest and most theatrical creations in the house. Released in 2020 and created by perfumer Annick Menardo, it was inspired by the glamour of old Hollywood and the emotional intensity of grand opera. Rich, dramatic, and unforgettable, it blends boozy fruits, spices, florals, smoke, and resins into a true statement fragrance.

What It Smells Like

It opens with a decadent blend of cognac, apple, saffron, and benzoin—boozy, fruity, spicy, and instantly rich. The heart reveals lush myrrh, cinnamon, rose centifolia, and delicate florals, creating warmth and grandeur. In the drydown, smoke, leather, sandalwood, frankincense, and animalic nuances add deep sensuality. The overall effect is dark, boozy, spicy, smoky, and glamorous with huge presence.

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Saffron & Apple (Calvados Accord)
• Hearth Notes: Benzoin, Myrrh, Rose Centifolia, Geranium, & Cinnamon
• Base Notes: Pyrogenic Incense, Ciste Labdanum & Leather Vitessence

Leather stripped to its raw essence. Cuoium by Orto Parisi layers rich hides with incense, cade wood, labdanum and patchouli, lifted by black pepper and mandarin and softened by violet and vanilla. Bold, sensual and uncompromising.

The Story

Cuoium is presented by Orto Parisi as an animal tribute to the know-how of the leather crafts. Warm incense and violet sweetness meet leather, with mandarin adding citrus freshness. The bottle itself nods to the craft: it is the only Orto Parisi fragrance sold with a removable, reusable vegetable leather cover.

How It Smells

Opening
Dark, intense and commanding, with leather, smoke and resinous warmth. Black pepper and mandarin add a sharp lift, like opening the door of an old leather workshop filled with expensive hides and smouldering woods.

Heart
The leather grows smoother and more textured. Animalic nuances, earthy woods and smoky balsamic facets emerge with a touch of violet, a raw sensuality that feels both dangerous and refined. This is dark leather, not soft suede.

Dry Down
Warm, smoky and unforgettable. Cade wood, cedar, incense, labdanum, patchouli and vanilla hold close to the skin with lingering leather.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Black Pepper
• Mandarin

Heart

• Violet

Base

• Leather
• Cade Wood
• Cedar
• Incense
• Labdanum
• Patchouli
• Vanilla
• Animalic Notes

Fragrance Profile

Leather · Woody · Animalic · Smoky · Resinous

A primeval, smoke-charred roar of resin, leather and ancient blooms. Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex pairs fir, black pepper and laurel with a heart of rose, champaca and ylang ylang, over a base of cade, frankincense, leather, patchouli and cedar. Perfumer Antonio Gardoni composed it for Zoologist Perfumes, which released it in 2018.

The Story

A sultry heat wafts across the land, lapped up greedily by the abundant flora that thrives in its midst. Trees soar to majestic heights and plants flower for the first time, their petals giving birth to a world rich in diversity. The Cretaceous period comes of age against a backdrop scorched by wildfire and lightning strikes, and over this turbulent landscape a massive predator looms. Giants rule the earth, but even giants can be cut down by the powerful jaws of the fearsome tyrannosaur, who stands tall and fears nothing until a fire in the sky signals the end of the reign. Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex is a gargantuan scent that sinks its teeth into the world of delicate fragrances and rips it wide open. Primitive woods and florals snatch you away to an ancient era; smoky, charred wood warns of smouldering fire, while droplets of metallic rose oxide offer a chilling premonition of blood-lust. It is sometimes menacing, sometimes fascinating, but never ordinary.

How It Smells

Opening
Fir, laurel leaf, black pepper and nutmeg hit first, lifted by bergamot and neroli.

Heart
Rose, jasmine, champaca, osmanthus, geranium and ylang ylang bloom with a slightly metallic edge.

Dry Down
Cade smoke, frankincense and resins join leather, cedar, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla in a dark, charred finish.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Black Pepper
• Fir
• Laurel Leaf
• Neroli
• Nutmeg

Heart

• Champaca
• Geranium
• Jasmine
• Osmanthus
• Rose
• Ylang Ylang

Base

• Resins
• Cade
• Cedar
• Civet
• Frankincense
• Leather
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Resinous · Floral · Leather · Smoky

Ancient Egypt, rendered modern. Aswan by Widian is a radiant, sophisticated fragrance that blends vibrant fruit, refined woods and sensual leather. Part of Widian's Sapphire Collection, it feels both modern and rooted in heritage.

The Story

Aswan takes its inspiration from the timeless beauty and richness of ancient Egypt and the Egyptian city of its name. It balances freshness and depth, a versatile yet refined signature for those who want luxury without heaviness.

How It Smells

Opening
A bright fruity-citrus sparkle: raspberry adds a slightly tart sweetness, bergamot keeps it fresh and clean, and pink pepper gives a soft spicy lift.

Heart
Smooth and airy. Violet leaves add a green, powdery elegance while cedar introduces a dry, refined woodiness, softened by an amber-like warmth.

Dry Down
Warm, soft and slightly creamy. Leather and tobacco add depth, balanced by vanilla, patchouli and musk that keep it smooth rather than heavy.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Raspberry
• Pink Pepper
• Bergamot

Heart

• Violet Leaves
• Cedar
• Ambergris

Base

• Leather
• Musk
• Tobacco
• Vanilla
• Patchouli

Fragrance Profile

Fruity · Leather · Woody · Sweet · Spicy

From the Latin words of Viva meaning Life and Amor meaning Love, Vivamor is a celebration of life and love. Vivamor Parfum is the perfect expression to keep you confident and alluring. Invigorating freshness is introduced through pink peppercorn, lemon, rosewood and pineapple adding brightness which is then joined by a sensual rose, saffron, patchouli and oakmoss heart. Sandalwood, Leather, Dark Amberwoods and Musk thereafter bring out allure and complexity to the fragrance lasting for many hours and taking the wearer on a blissful journey.

Created by Master Perfumer Jorge Lee in collaboration with Rashed Belhasa (MoneyKicks).

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Lemon, Pineapple, Rosewood & Pink peppercorn

• Heart Notes: Patchouli, Oakmoss, Rose & Saffron

• Base Notes: Sandalwood, Dark Amberwoods, Leather & Musk

Fresh luxury meets dark sophistication: juicy passion fruit over refined leather and warm woods. Erba Leather is a bold, modern Eau de Parfum from Sospiro, created by master perfumer Christian Provenzano. It takes the signature Erba DNA of bright fruit and citrus and deepens it with smooth leather and warm woods. Confident, polished and noticeable yet refined.

The Story

Sospiro finds its inspiration in classical music. Erba Leather carries the bright, fruity character of the Erba idea into a deeper, richer and more sensual register through the addition of leather and woods. It was created by Christian Provenzano.

How It Smells

Opening
A juicy, tropical citrus burst, with passion fruit standing out immediately, supported by bergamot and lemon for a bright, slightly sweet freshness.

Heart
A smooth leather accord blends with jasmine and sandalwood. The leather is refined and wearable, more polished than animalic.

Dry Down
Warm, woody and slightly smoky: amber and vetiver add depth while the leather lingers softly in the background.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Passion Fruit

Heart

• Jasmine
• Sandalwood
• Leather

Base

• Amber
• Leather
• Vetiver

Fragrance Profile

Leather · Woody · Amber · Fruity

Unbridled luxury, saddled with smoke and spice. Oud Stallion by Maison Crivelli is a bold, sensual extrait in which fiery saffron, warm cardamom and velvety Turkish rose meet smoky leather, precious oud and creamy roasted tonka. Powerful elegance with a wild streak, it is refined rather than harsh from the very first spray.

The Story

Maison Crivelli, the French house founded by Thibaud Crivelli, builds this extrait from natural materials of the ORPUR label, a selection of fine ingredients from the Givaudan perfume house, including Indian cardamom absolute, Turkish rose absolute, Indonesian nutmeg and patchouli, Moroccan cedarwood and Venezuelan tonka bean absolute. The house presents it as inspired by a memory of smelling oud at a horse race.

How It Smells

Opening
Bold, spicy and immediately commanding: saffron, cardamom and Indonesian nutmeg arrive together, like exotic spices carried through crisp air at full speed.

Heart
Jasmine, osmanthus and Turkish rose bloom through the spice, lending a velvety floral elegance before the darker base rises.

Dry Down
Dark, smooth and long-lasting. Oud wood, smoky leather, cedar, patchouli and tonka settle into a luxurious, slightly wild cloud, well suited to evenings and cooler weather.

Fragrance Notes

• Saffron
• Cardamom Absolute
• Nutmeg
• Jasmine
• Osmanthus
• Turkish Rose Absolute
• Oud
• Leather Accord
• Cedarwood
• Patchouli
• Roasted Tonka Bean Absolute

Fragrance Profile

Leather · Oud · Spicy · Floral · Woody

Saffron reimagined through modern luxury. Safran Secret by Maison Crivelli surrounds radiant spices and glowing saffron with airy, almost metallic nuances and warm blonde woods. Refined, mysterious and unforgettable, it is quiet power with magnetic sophistication.

The Story

Maison Crivelli's brief comes from a mysterious encounter Thibaud Crivelli had with a saffron field shrouded in very thick fog: bright, comforting saffron set against opaque, highly diffusive woods, for a deep, sensual and enigmatic scent.

How It Smells

Opening
Warm, luminous and immediately captivating, a rich wave of spices and saffron. It feels golden, smooth and slightly mysterious, like expensive saffron threads warming in cool air: elegant rather than loud, refined rather than sweet.

Heart
More modern and intriguing. The saffron takes on a slightly metallic, airy, almost mineral character while warm woods rise underneath, a contrast between radiant spice and sleek woods that reads as futuristic luxury. Many wearers compare the mood to polished skin, pressed fabric or a clean high-end boutique.

Dry Down
Smooth, woody and long-lasting, with blonde woods creating a soft but diffusive trail: sensual, clean and expensive-smelling, minimalist luxury with real presence.

Fragrance Notes

• Spices
• Saffron
• Blonde Woods

Fragrance Profile

Spicy · Amber · Woody · Saffron

About the perfumer – Quentin Bisch →

Woody incense, elevated into pure prestige. Purpose 50 by Amouage is the Exceptional Extrait version of the acclaimed Purpose, released in 2025 with 50% perfume oil concentration. It transforms the original's woody-incense signature into something richer, smoother, darker and more luxurious.

How It Smells

Opening
An intense wave of radiant spices and sacred incense: bergamot, pink pepper, frankincense and pimento berry, immediately rich and commanding.

Heart
Rose, sand vetiver, sandalwood and papyrus give creamy woods and smoky texture.

Dry Down
Saffron, suede, vanilla and darker woody nuances finish long-lasting and luxurious.

Fragrance Notes

• Bergamot
• Pink Pepper
• Frankincense
• Pimento Berry
• Rose
• Sand Vetiver
• Sandalwood
• Papyrus
• Saffron
• Suede
• Mystikal
• Akigalawood
• Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Leather · Spicy · Woody · Smoky · Creamy · Resinous

Saddle leather, smoke and a fiery horse's spirit. Corpus Equus by Naomi Goodsir is a daring, animalic composition by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, capturing the raw intensity of leather, skin and instinct. Inspired by the spirit of the horse, powerful, untamed and elegant, it pushes beyond traditional leather into something more primal and expressive. Not designed to please everyone, it is a statement for collectors and connoisseurs.

The Story

Corpus Equus is a tribute to the founder's favorite horse, a thoroughbred she trained and competed with in show jumping, summed up by the house as a tribute to a fiery and impetuous horse. The brand's notes read like an equestrian journey: collecting the saddle, brushing the horse, a gallop over dry grass and a timber-clad country home at the end. Dark resins, smoky woods and a striking animalic accord make a scent that feels alive, textured, bold and deeply sensual.

How It Smells

Opening
A raw, animalic leather blast: earthy, slightly dirty and incredibly realistic, evoking worn saddles, warm skin and the atmosphere of a stable, elevated into something artistic. It opens smoky and mineral-dry, with black rose petal and horsehair.

Heart
Smoke, resin and subtle spice build, adding warmth and depth while keeping a rugged edge, with cigarette ash and birch. There is a tactile quality, almost as if you could feel the texture of the leather. Rose appears later, giving a calmer, powdery softness.

Dry Down
It settles into dark amber, labdanum-like resins and softened leather with Tonkin musk and incense, an intimate trail that remains bold but more refined on skin.

Fragrance Notes

• Black Rose Petal
• Horsehair
• Leather
• Cigarette Ash
• Birch
• Incense
• Cedarwood
• Patchouli
• Tonkin Musk
• Amber

Fragrance Profile

Leather · Smoky · Animalic · Resinous · Rose