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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

Imperium by Electimuss London is the scent of modern success. Sparkling citrus, elegant florals, creamy vanilla, and rich woods come together in a fragrance that feels powerful yet refined. Versatile, magnetic, and unmistakably luxurious, Imperium commands attention with quiet confidence.

What It Smells Like

Imperium opens bright, sparkling, and instantly luxurious with a burst of bergamot sharpened by aromatic coriander. The first impression is clean, uplifting, and energetic—fresh citrus with a refined spicy edge rather than a simple fruity freshness. Brand materials describe it as an aromatic woody citrus fragrance.

As it develops, elegant white florals begin to appear, giving the fragrance a creamy sophistication. Notes commonly listed include jasmine, lily, saffron, tuberose, neroli, and rose, which create a smooth floral heart without making it overly sweet or feminine. It feels polished, modern, and highly wearable.

The dry down is where Imperium becomes addictive—vanilla, musk, amber, guaiac wood, patchouli, and oud create a rich yet clean finish. The vanilla is creamy and sensual, while woods keep it masculine and confident. It smells expensive, versatile, and effortlessly attractive.

Fragrance Notes: 

Bergamot, coriander, Rose, lily, saffron, jasmine, neroli, tuberose, Amber, musk, Madagascan vanilla, Guaiac wood, oud, patchouli

Smoke, spice and resin at full volume. Outlands by Amouage is an ultra-rich composition of spice, patchouli, incense, amber and woods, created by perfumer Cécile Zarokian and released in 2024 as part of The Essences collection. Bold, complex and magnetic, it is a luxurious powerhouse.

The Story

Outlands joins Amouage's The Essences collection as an Essence de Parfum, composed at roughly 30% perfume oils and given a special ageing process for added depth. It reads as a modern take on classic amber and spice, resinous and smoky in character.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright bergamot, lemon, cardamom, Sichuan pepper, elemi and frankincense: fresh, spicy and immediately energetic.

Heart
Darker and more textured, with patchouli, saffron, cumin, coriander, rose, orange blossom, wormwood and anise adding warmth and complexity.

Dry Down
Amber, vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, oud, birch, ambergris, musk and opoponax form a smoky, resinous base of great depth. The overall effect is spicy, resinous, woody, ambery and highly addictive.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Cardamom
• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Sichuan Pepper
• Elemi
• Frankincense

Heart

• Patchouli
• Rose
• Orange Blossom
• Cumin
• Geranium
• Davana
• Saffron
• Anise
• Coriander
• Wormwood

Base

• Benzoin
• Labdanum
• Amber
• Ambergris
• Frankincense
• Opoponax
• Vanilla
• Birch
• Musks
• Oud

Fragrance Profile

Spicy · Amber · Woody · Resinous

Smoke, resin and roasted coffee in a dark, hypnotic haze. Black Afgano by Nasomatto is darkness refined into luxury. Smoky green accords, roasted coffee, rich tobacco, sacred incense, oud and glowing amber create a fragrance that feels bold, mysterious and unforgettable. Deeply provocative and endlessly magnetic, it leaves a trail of pure intrigue.

The Story

Black Afgano was released in 2009 by Nasomatto, the Italian project of perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri. The house says it aims to evoke the best quality of hashish and is the result of a quest to arouse the effects of temporary bliss. It is one of the most recognizable creations of the house.

How It Smells

Opening
Dark, dense and immediately hypnotic, with a smoky green accord often associated with cannabis, blended with resinous woods and aromatic herbs. The first impression is mysterious and almost narcotic: earthy, bitter-green and deeply atmospheric rather than sweet. It is one of the most recognizable openings in niche perfumery.

Heart
Richer and warmer. Coffee, tobacco, resins, woods and incense rise through the composition, creating a thick, luxurious darkness that feels meditative and sensual. Many wearers describe smoky hashish, dark woods and warm embers rather than a literal cannabis smell.

Dry Down
Smooth, powerful and unforgettable. Oud, amber, musk, vanilla, guaiac wood and incense melt into a deep resinous trail that lasts for hours. It smells expensive, rebellious and intensely charismatic.

Fragrance Notes

• Cannabis
• Green Notes
• Saffron
• Resins
• Woods
• Tobacco
• Coffee
• Agarwood
• Incense
• Amber
• Musk
• Vanilla
• Guaiac Wood

Fragrance Profile

Oud · Smoky · Tobacco · Woody · Resinous

Apple, cinnamon and rose over Laotian oud: royalty in a bottle. Alexandria II by Xerjoff is timeless royalty in fragrance form. Crisp apple, warm cinnamon, velvety rose, precious oud, creamy sandalwood, glowing amber and soft vanilla blend into a scent that feels rich, sophisticated and unforgettable: majestic luxury with effortless elegance.

The Story

Released in 2012 by the Italian house Xerjoff, Alexandria II is inspired by the ancient Arabian art of perfumery and by the history of Alexandria, a capital city more than a thousand years old. The house describes an oriental woody composition in which a touch of rose enriches the lavender and deepens the rosewood, while Laotian oud lends an aromatic woody quality that complements a vanilla amber base.

How It Smells

Opening
Rich, elegant and immediately majestic, with apple, cinnamon, lavender and rosewood: fresh fruit brightness wrapped in warm spice and polished woods, with a balance of freshness and depth.

Heart
Softer and more refined, with Bulgarian rose, cedarwood and lily of the valley forming a velvety floral-woody heart that feels creamy, airy and beautifully blended.

Dry Down
Laotian oud, sandalwood, amber, vanilla and musk create a smooth, luxurious cloud. The oud is elegant and polished, never harsh or medicinal.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Apple
• Lavender
• Rosewood
• Cinnamon

Heart

• Bulgarian Rose
• Cedarwood
• Lily of the Valley

Base

• Laotian Oud
• Sandalwood
• Amber
• Vanilla
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Oriental · Woody · Oud · Amber · Spicy

Gothic, powdery and smoke-tinged, a night flight toward the flame. Zoologist Moth opens with a heavy dose of dark spices, settles into honeyed rose and powdery florals, and trails away over oud, guaiac wood, nagarmotha and smoke. Perfumer Tomoo Inaba composed it for Zoologist Perfumes, which released it in 2018.

The Story

Their days are spent secluded in camouflage, the intricate patterns of their wings disguising them against a coarse backdrop of bark and rock. When they finally stir, even their flight is concealed beneath the cover of night. Moonlight ripples off a delicate coating of tiny hairs as feathered antennae guide them in search of a mate, yet one temptation can lure them from their quest: should they succumb to the flame, the urge to procreate may be quashed in a wisp of smoke and a smattering of ashes. At first encounter, the rich, gothic scent of Zoologist Moth may surprise, but soon it hypnotizes. A heavy dose of dark spices jolts the senses before settling into a dusting of honey-sweet rose and powdery florals, then takes flight on an exotic journey of nagarmotha, guaiac wood and patchouli, with a smoky undertone that reminds you of the danger within the tantalizing flame.

How It Smells

Opening
Black pepper, cinnamon, clove, cumin, nutmeg and saffron sharpen a bright lemon top.

Heart
Rose, iris, heliotrope, jasmine, mimosa and muguet form a dry, powdery floral heart sweetened with honey.

Dry Down
Oud, guaiac wood, nagarmotha, patchouli, vetiver and resins sit over ambergris and musk, with smoke drifting through.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Black Pepper
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Cumin
• Lemon
• Nutmeg
• Saffron

Heart

• Heliotrope
• Iris
• Jasmine
• Mimosa
• Muguet
• Rose

Base

• Ambergris
• Honey
• Resins
• Guaiac Wood
• Musk
• Nagarmotha
• Oud
• Patchouli
• Smoke
• Vetiver

Fragrance Profile

Warm Spicy · Oud · Powdery Floral · Smoky · Woody

Polished oud, spiced and softened by creamy woods. Carved Oud by Thameen London is a sophisticated, modern oud extrait built around a rare South Indian oud. It opens with cardamom, pink pepper, cypress and cypriol, deepens into cedarwood, patchouli, iris and oud, and finishes in a smooth base of vetiver, amber, musk, sandalwood and vanilla.

The Story

Carved Oud is inspired by the artistry of ancient temple carvings and regal adornment, and by an Indian ritual of adorning a woman with perfumes and jewels in sixteen stages. The South Indian oud at its center is meant to recall the incense burned in Indian temples, lending the composition a sacred, ceremonial atmosphere.

How It Smells

Opening
Spicy and aromatic, with cardamom and pink pepper adding warmth without harshness over cypress and smoky cypriol.

Heart
The oud is polished and wearable, blended seamlessly with cedarwood, patchouli and iris rather than turning animalic or overpowering.

Dry Down
Creamy sandalwood, amber, vanilla and musk, grounded by vetiver and labdanum, leave a soft, luxurious trail of exceptional depth. Elegant and versatile, for those who want oud with sophistication rather than heaviness.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Cardamom
• Pink Pepper
• Cypriol
• Cypress Oil

Heart

• Cedarwood
• Patchouli
• Iris
• Oud

Base

• Vetiver
• Amber
• Musk
• Labdanum
• Sandalwood
• Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Oud · Woody · Spicy · Amber

Ripe tropical fruit poured over smouldering oud. Passionfroudh by Fugazzi is a bold tropical-oud extrait where vibrant fruit meets dark sensuality. Juicy passionfruit and mango collide with spicy ginger and black tea, then unfold into black pepper, rose and smoky woods over oud, cypriol, gurjun balsam and incense.

The Story

Fugazzi describes Passionfroudh as inspired by the spirit of Brazil and the mystery of the Middle East, daring luxury in liquid form: exotic, modern and unforgettable.

How It Smells

Opening
Juicy, slightly tart and energetic from passionfruit and mango, with ginger, tagetes and black tea adding freshness and edge.

Heart
Darker and richer: black pepper and rose, with peppery woods and smoky resin.

Dry Down
Smooth oud rises beneath the fruit, backed by olibanum, gurjun balsam and cypriol. The result is addictive, sexy and attention-grabbing.

Fragrance Notes

• Ginger
• Tagetes
• Black Tea
• Passionfruit
• Mango
• Black Pepper
• Rose
• Olibanum
• Gurjun Balsam
• Cypriol
• Oud

Fragrance Profile

Fruity · Oud · Spicy · Smoky · Resinous

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

A caravan of dried fruit, incense and oud crossing an endless desert. Zoologist Camel pairs rose and jasmine-infused dried fruits and sweet palm date with frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon and amber, then settles into oud, sandalwood and vanilla. Perfumer Christian Carbonnel composed it for Zoologist Perfumes in 2017.

The Story

On a trek through an unforgiving desert, starting point and destination are indistinguishable. Terracotta-hued dunes twist and writhe, their shapes ever shifting, and only the merciless sun and aloof constellations can be trusted to point the way. Weighed down by treasures, some tempting the eyes with their glittering sheen, others enticing the taste buds with exotic aromas, the camel plods toward a far-off marketplace. Water is a dream for now, the taste of sweet dates a distant memory. In Zoologist Camel, beautiful aromas of rose and jasmine-infused, succulent dried fruits are joined along the way by an alluring blend of incense, myrrh, amber and cinnamon, then met by animalistic musks and authentic oud in a rich tapestry. This sensual caravan of fragrance carries you along on the camel's long, lonely journey across the ageless desert.

How It Smells

Opening
Sticky dried fruits and palm date, glossed with rose and a thread of frankincense.

Heart
Myrrh, incense, amber and cinnamon warm the middle, with jasmine, orange blossom and cedar adding floral and woody lift.

Dry Down
Oud, sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla and vetiver sit over musks and a civet accent for a deep, resinous finish.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Dried Fruits
• Frankincense
• Palm Date
• Rose

Heart

• Amber
• Cedar
• Cinnamon
• Incense
• Jasmine
• Myrrh
• Orange Blossom

Base

• Civet
• Musk
• Oud
• Sandalwood
• Tonka Bean
• Vanilla
• Vetiver

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Oud · Warm Spicy · Fruity

The yummy oud: patisserie warmth over smoke and resin. Sweetie Aoud by Roja Parfums is an indulgent gourmand masterpiece in which rich patisserie accords meet the depth of oud, decadent and refined at once. Created by Roja Dove, it turns the warmth of a luxury dessert into a sophisticated, high-end scent.

The Story

Roja Dove has said that, while working in the Middle East, he saw that lovers of oud wanted something new and creative, and began combining aoud with gourmand elements, surrounded by indulgence and edible guilty pleasures. The house frames Sweetie Aoud as a contemporary reinterpretation of a traditional oud fragrance, set in the grand kitchen of a palace where a French pastry chef is at work: buttery sweetness, caramelized sugar and toasted almond against the smoke of agarwood and the frankincense of bakhoor incense. Dry woods and leather balance the sweetness, and the scent belongs to the house's Aoud Collection.

How It Smells

Opening
Slightly fresh with bergamot and artemisia, it almost immediately turns rich, warm and delicious, like walking into a high-end bakery.

Heart
A strong buttery, caramelized sweetness of warm pastry, toasted sugar and almond is wrapped around a smooth, refined oud with rose de Mai and cistus. The oud is present but never harsh; it blends into the sweetness, giving depth and luxury.

Dry Down
Subtle spices and resins add warmth, while woods and leather keep it from becoming too sweet: a luxury dessert that is rich, addictive and balanced between sweet and deep.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Artemisia

Heart

• Rose de Mai
• Cistus
• Patisserie Accord

Base

• Cardamom
• Cumin
• Gurjum
• Cypriol
• Patchouli
• Cedarwood
• Guaiacwood
• Aoud Wood
• Juniper
• Amyris
• Frankincense
• Labdanum

Fragrance Profile

Oriental · Gourmand · Oud · Woody · Resinous

Star density, brought to your skin. Mendittorosa Sirio is one of the most elegant and luminous creations of the Talismans Collection, an Extrait de Parfum of rhubarb, apple, rose, peony and plum over guaiac, cashmeran, oud, vanilla and amber wood. Radiant, airy and celestial, it was composed by perfumer Amélie Bourgeois of Flair Paris, with concept and creative design by Stefania Squeglia.

The Story

Sirio is inspired by Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, and represents light, intuition, spiritual energy and cosmic guidance. The house frames it as a journey from Earth to a paradise, carried by the ambrosial booziness of forbidden fruits; white musk makes the opening feel fuller, and a woody-gourmand base extends its mysterious, carnal essence. Unlike some of the darker Mendittorosa creations, it keeps the deep artistic soul the house is known for.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright, slightly tart rhubarb and apple with a spicy warmth, filled out by white musk.

Heart
Rose, peony and plum bring soft, juicy florals and a boozy fruit sweetness.

Dry Down
Smooth woods and glowing resins from guaiac, cashmeran, oud, vanilla and amber wood: luminous rather than smoky, radiant rather than heavy.

Fragrance Notes

• Rhubarb
• Apple
• White Musk
• Rose
• Peony
• Plum
• Guaiac
• Cashmeran
• Oud
• Vanilla
• Amber Wood

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Fruity · Woody · Gourmand · Amber

Messengers of spring arrive, bearing gifts that bring smiles to faces dulled by winter’s chill. The joyous song of the nightingale accompanies vibrant fuchsia-colored aromas of Japanese plum blossoms as they spread, infusing the tepid air. It marks a fleeting moment of emotional awaking: to some a time for celebration and fresh starts; to others, a countdown to a departure for unknown horizons.

Zoologist captures the onset of the Japanese spring through Nightingale, a pink floral chypre that will melt your heart. It opens with rich scents of saffron and rosy, powdery, tart Japanese plum blossoms, enveloping the core of the perfume like a luxurious silk kimono. Deep, warm aromas of oud, patchouli, moss, incense and ambergris seek to escape, seeping from the ruddy petals, to create a composition that’s complex and at the same time, simply desirable.

Perfumer: 稲葉 智夫 (Tomoo Inaba)

Nightingale Fragrance Notes: 

Extrait de Parfum

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Saffron
• Heart Notes: Japanese Plum Blossom, Red Rose, Violet
• Base Notes: Oud, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Moss, Frankincense, White Musk*, Labdanum, Ambergris*

Twilight luxury captured in scent. Vesper Reverie by Electimuss London sets juicy blackcurrant, luminous mango, exotic florals, warm vanilla, oud and amber into a fragrance that feels rich, mysterious and magnetic.

How It Smells

Opening
Ripe blackcurrant, mango, peach, apple and blood orange, juicy rather than sugary, with green tea and marine nuances.

Heart
Hibiscus, jasmine sambac, lily of the valley, magnolia, iris and champaca form a velvety, exotic floral heart.

Dry Down
Vanilla, sugar cane, oud, amber, leather, sandalwood and musk melt into a smooth twilight base.

Fragrance Notes

• Marine Notes
• Apple
• Blood Orange
• Blackcurrant
• Peach
• Mango
• Green Tea
• Star Anise
• Lily Of The Valley
• Jasmine
• Hibiscus
• Champaca
• Damask Rose
• Magnolia
• Iris
• Amber
• Sugar Cane
• Vanilla
• Leather
• Boxwood
• Oud
• Sandalwood
• Orcanox
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Fruity · Oud · Mysterious

Wintry Siberian forest, animal desire and a halo of oud. Zoologist Musk Deer layers cardamom, calamus and rose over sambac jasmine, patchouli and cedar, then ambrette, orris, Laotian oud and Australian sandalwood. Perfumer Pascal Gaurin composed it for Zoologist Perfumes in 2020.

The Story

Brutal winter winds buffet the Siberian forest. The tall trees long for summer's return, short though it may be, but at the base of several bare trunks invisible love notes call to a would-be mate: fragrant missives left by the male musk deer. Long fangs give the buck a demonic appearance, yet they too play a role in the mating ritual, serving as weapons in the tussle with rivals for a doe's love. The dream of a mate sustains the lonely deer as it searches out scraps of lichen and moss among cold, barren roots. For centuries musk deer have been hunted to near extinction, coveted for their fragrant musk pods. Zoologist respects this majestic creature, recreating the distinctive scent through a mixture of synthetic musks and natural oud and florals. The result evokes the animal desire of a lusty musk deer amid the alluring chill of a wintry forest, all captured without a hint of menace.

How It Smells

Opening
Cardamom and calamus oil give a cool, aromatic, slightly bitter start, softened by rose.

Heart
Sambac jasmine, patchouli, Atlas cedar and labdanum build a warm, resinous floral-woody centre.

Dry Down
Ambrette and orris bring a powdery musk, resting on Laotian oud and Australian sandalwood.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Cardamom
• Calamus Oil
• Rose

Heart

• Sambac Jasmin Absolute
• Patchouli
• Cedarwood Atlas
• Labdanum Absolute

Base

• Ambrette Absolute
• Orris Absolute
• Laos Oud
• Australia Sandalwood

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Oud · Floral · Musky · Warm Spicy

Rhythm, movement and precision. Sequence by Amouage is one of the house's newer creations, built around the idea that life unfolds in meaningful steps. Lychee, raspberry, rose, oud and leather make it contemporary, polished and distinctive.

How It Smells

Opening
Lychee, raspberry and saffron, bright and fruity with aromatic spice.

Heart
Rose, osmanthus and tonka bean bring elegance and subtle warmth.

Dry Down
Oud, leather and ambery woods create a smooth, lingering finish.

Fragrance Notes

• Lychee
• Raspberry
• Saffron
• Rose
• Osmanthus
• Tonka Bean
• Oud
• Leather
• Ambery Woods

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Fruity · Leather · Polished