Sweetie Aoud

Clarity, confidence and momentum. Decision by Amouage is a bright, woody-citrus fragrance that opens peppery and sparkling with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom, cools into frankincense, juniper and myrrh, and settles on patchouli, cedarwood and warm vanilla. Fresh, woody and aromatic.

The Story

Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch under creative direction by Renaud Salmon, Decision belongs to Amouage's Odyssey collection (2025) and takes inspiration from Jebel Shams, the high Omani mountain. It captures the balance in a major decision between holding a clear goal and staying open to other possibilities. The Eau de Parfum is presented at a 33% oil concentration, aged five weeks, three of maceration and two of maturation.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright and peppery: bergamot and pink pepper add a citrus-mineral sparkle, with cardamom.

Heart
Frankincense, juniper and myrrh bring a cool, resinous woodiness.

Dry Down
Polished Atlas cedarwood adds a smooth, glossy sheen as the fragrance settles into warm vanilla and patchouli.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Pink Pepper
• Bergamot
• Cardamom

Heart

• Frankincense
• Juniper
• Myrrh

Base

• Patchouli
• Cedarwood
• Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Citrus · Aromatic · Resinous · Spicy

An olfactory journey into Arabian luxury. Liwa by Widian sets golden saffron, luminous jasmine and bergamot over warm amber wood, then settles into sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver and smoky oud incense. Rich, elegant and deeply captivating, it is boldly refined.

The Story

Liwa is an extrait de parfum from Widian, the Abu Dhabi-based house that builds its perfumes around the oud, amber, incense and rare flowers of the Arabian world. It has a regal Middle Eastern character, but one that is refined and modern rather than overpowering.

How It Smells

Opening
Rich, mysterious and immediately luxurious. Saffron, jasmine, bergamot and artemisia give a spicy-floral radiance, golden saffron meeting smooth jasmine and aromatic herbs, exotic, polished and very high-end.

Heart
Amber wood, white flowers and geranium form a warm, elegant heart, silky and opulent, balancing floral softness with glowing amber richness.

Dry Down
Cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver and oud incense settle into a smoky, resinous, woody base.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Jasmine
• Saffron
• Bergamot
• Artemisia

Heart

• Amber Wood
• White Flowers
• Geranium

Base

• Cedarwood
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Vetiver
• Oud Incense

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Floral · Oud · Woody · Spicy

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

From Oman to Cuba, along the Tropic of Cancer. Opus XIV Royal Tobacco by Amouage joins radiant frankincense to rich tobacco absolute, liquorice, vanilla, myrrh and oud. Regal, dark and complex, it is widely regarded as one of the great tobacco fragrances in modern niche perfumery.

The Story

Released in 2022 as part of the Library Collection and created by perfumer Cécile Zarokian, Opus XIV links Omani frankincense with Cuban tobacco traditions. Amouage describes it as a fragrant journey from Oman to Cuba, with a frankincense and tobacco accord that bursts alive; it also nods to El Lector, the readers who entertained cigar-factory workers with novels.

How It Smells

Opening
Radiant frankincense, cardamom, elemi, anise, basil and bergamot: fresh, spicy, resinous and immediately arresting.

Heart
Tobacco absolute and liquorice root form the core, warmed by fenugreek, lavender, orange blossom, osmanthus and rose for sweetness and complexity.

Dry Down
Vanilla, myrrh, benzoin, oud, birch tar, tonka bean, vetiver, guaiac wood and musks create a smoky, resinous, creamy finish, dark, sweet, spicy and extraordinarily rich.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Frankincense Oil
• Elemi
• Cardamom
• Anise
• Basil
• Bergamot

Heart

• Tobacco Absolute
• Liquorice Root
• Lavender
• Prunol
• Fenugreek
• Orange Blossom
• Osmanthus
• Rose

Base

• Frankincense Resinoid
• Peru Balsam
• Benzoin
• Labdanum
• Myrrh
• Birch Tar
• Tonka Bean
• Madagascar Vanilla
• Vetiver
• Guaiac Wood
• Oud Assam
• Musks

Fragrance Profile

Tobacco · Resinous · Spicy · Smoky · Sweet

A forest of sequoia and sacred frankincense. Opus XVI Timber by Amouage is an elegant woody composition of cypress, juniper, cardamom, lavandin, fir balsam, frankincense and a creamy palo santo and sandalwood base. Created by perfumer Alexis Grugeon and launched in 2025 as part of the Library Collection.

The Story

Inspired by the giant sequoias of California and the frankincense trees of Oman, Timber explores strength, wisdom and nature. The Library Collection takes its cue from libraries and the knowledge they hold, and "Opus" is the Latin word for a writer's or perfumer's work.

How It Smells

Opening
Cypress, juniper, cardamom, pink pepper and cocoa: fresh, spicy, aromatic and subtly textured.

Heart
Lavandin, fir balsam and Hojari frankincense bring a green, resinous brightness with a sacred, smoky depth.

Dry Down
Palo santo, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and bourbon vanilla create a creamy woody base that feels polished and luxurious. The overall effect is woody, aromatic, resinous, smooth and quietly powerful.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Cypress
• Cardamom
• Juniper
• Pink Pepper
• Cocoa

Heart

• Lavandin
• Fir Balsam
• Hojari Frankincense

Base

• Palo Santo
• Bourbon Vanilla
• Sandalwood
• Cedarwood
• Patchouli

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Resinous · Aromatic · Spicy

Oud Paradisio unveils itself: a fragrance at once powerful, captivating, opulent, and audacious. Dominating with majesty is a dark, enveloping oud wood. At the top, the fresh, citrusy brightness of bergamot is enlivened by the juicy, succulent sweetness of frosted pineapple, while a subtle veil of incense and saffron whispers through the composition.
The exquisite floral heart unfolds as a precious trio of roses, two essences 01 and an absolute 02, imbuing the composition with elegance and depth. The warm base marries shadowy oud with cocoa, creating an arrangement rich in intensity and sumptuous voluptuousness. Sensuality blossoms among a woody warmth, nuanced with subtle restraint. Its assertive character is sculpted by the animalic accents revealed through the potent olfactory presence of oud essence. Complex and surprising, Oud Paradisio is a nocturnal perfume steeped in mystery.

Fragrance Notes: 

Bergamot, Pineapple ice cream accord, Incense, Saffron, Bulgarian rose, Turkish Rose, Cocoa absolute, OUD 

A chapel at dusk, smoke curling through burnt wood. Bois d'Ascèse by Naomi Goodsir is a bold, meditative composition that captures the raw essence of fire, smoke and sacred ritual. Created by perfumer Julien Rasquinet, it explores the beauty of destruction, where burning wood becomes something deeply spiritual and atmospheric. Dark woods, rich resins and curling incense make a scent that feels both ancient and avant-garde.

The Story

The inspiration is a wooden church in the hills of New South Wales, Australia, with the surrounding countryside on fire. The fragrance is a memory from the childhood of designer Naomi Goodsir and a tribute to her family's Scottish roots. The name translates roughly as the ascetic's wood. Unapologetically intense, it is for those who seek fragrance as an art form rather than an accessory.

How It Smells

Opening
The striking impression of smoldering wood, as if freshly burned logs were still glowing with heat. The smoke is dry, textured and almost tangible, touched by tobacco and whisky.

Heart
Church incense and resinous warmth emerge, with cinnamon and cistus labdanum, adding depth and a solemn, ritualistic feel, like a quiet cathedral filled with lingering smoke.

Dry Down
It softens slightly into ashes, warm amber, oakmoss and faint tobacco nuances, a haunting, meditative trail. This is not sweet, not clean and not conventional: pure smoke, structure and atmosphere.

Fragrance Notes

• Tobacco
• Whisky
• Cinnamon
• Amber
• Cistus Labdanum
• Oakmoss
• Smoked Cade Wood
• Somalian Incense

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Smoky · Incense · Resinous · Tobacco

Above the clouds, in serenity without end. Existence by Amouage is a luminous floral-resinous fragrance built around lily of the valley, rose, aldehydes, frankincense and soft musks. Artistic, airy and quietly powerful, it is one of the house's most unconventional modern releases.

The Story

Launched in 2025, Existence completes Amouage's Odyssey collection alongside Decision. Composed by perfumer Quentin Bisch under creative direction by Renaud Salmon, it draws on Jebel Shams, the highest peak in Oman, and the sense of serenity and endlessness of standing above the clouds.

How It Smells

Opening
Lily of the valley, rose and bright aldehydes: clean, floral, sparkling and almost cloud-like.

Heart
Frankincense, Mystikal and labdanum create a soft resinous warmth that adds depth without heaviness.

Dry Down
White musk, benzoin and ambergris give a clean, skin-like finish with glowing warmth. The overall effect is floral, musky, airy, soapy-clean and quietly powerful.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Lily of the Valley
• Rose

Heart

• Frankincense
• Mystikal
• Labdanum

Base

• Ambergris
• White Musk
• Benzoin

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Musky · Resinous · Aldehydic

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

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

Oud, coffee and the deck of a sailing boat. Agneta by Eight & Bob blends rich spices, roasted coffee, precious woods and sensual amber into a deeply sophisticated extrait de parfum, opening with bergamot, black pepper, nutmeg and cardamom, deepening with coffee, incense, magnolia and oud, and ending in creamy sandalwood, musk and amber. A statement fragrance for those who appreciate richness, elegance and distinction.

The Story

The fragrance centres on prized oud, valued for its scarcity and long maturation. Its name is that of Agneta, the sailing boat of Gianni Agnelli, and the scent is meant to evoke the boat's wooden deck: enigmatic, discreet and nostalgic, with a link to the sea and the themes of elegance and lifestyle that Eight & Bob is known for.

How It Smells

Opening
Dark, luxurious and spicy. Cardamom and pepper sit over bright bergamot, with nutmeg adding warmth.

Heart
A rich roasted-coffee note is wrapped in incense and soft oud, with magnolia adding depth and character.

Dry Down
Warm sandalwood, cedarwood, amber and musk settle into a smooth, powerful trail that feels commanding and refined.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Black Pepper
• Nutmeg
• Cardamom

Heart

• Coffee
• Incense
• Magnolia
• Oud

Base

• Sandalwood
• Cedarwood
• Musk
• Amber

Fragrance Profile

Woody Amber · Spicy · Gourmand · Oud

A soft, flowing melody on skin. Dolce Sonata by Sospiro, launched in 2024, is a luminous fruity-floral gourmand with a refined niche edge. Apricot and raspberry open with radiant sweetness over sparkling citrus, refined florals meet a touch of incense, and a soft base of musk, patchouli and cotton candy makes it both comforting and luxurious.

The Story

Inspired by the harmony of classical music, Dolce Sonata is composed like a flowing melody: graceful, modern and irresistibly smooth. Retailers describe it moving from a sunny, fruity-citrus garden into a floral heart and a warmer, smoky base as the evening deepens.

How It Smells

Opening
A juicy, slightly tart fruit burst: apricot and raspberry lead, while lime, bergamot and orange add brightness and lift.

Heart
Elegant and airy, with jasmine, rose and osmanthus blending into a soft floral heart. A touch of incense adds a smoky, slightly mysterious contrast to the sweetness.

Dry Down
Creamy, musky and softly sweet, with patchouli and incense wrapped in a light face-powder and cotton candy accord, a smooth finish that never turns heavy.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Apricot
• Raspberry
• Lime
• Sweet Orange
• Bergamot

Heart

• Osmanthus
• Lily of the Valley
• Jasmine
• Incense
• Rose Petal

Base

• Incense
• Patchouli
• Musky Notes
• Face Powder
• Cotton Candy

Fragrance Profile

Fruity · Floral · Gourmand · Powdery · Musky

Above The Waves by Etat Libre d’Orange is a luminous and uplifting fragrance that captures the feeling of standing at the edge of the ocean, where sky and sea blend into endless possibility. Bright, airy, and effortlessly modern, it evokes a sense of freedom and calm—like sunlight dancing on water. This scent is clean yet expressive, offering a refreshing take on aquatic perfumery with a subtle artistic twist that feels both serene and energizing.

How It Smells
Fresh, breezy, and slightly salty—like ocean air on a warm day.

It opens with a crisp aquatic brightness that immediately feels clean and expansive. There’s a soft citrus sparkle in the background, adding a touch of lightness, while gentle marine notes create that “sea breeze” effect without going overly synthetic. As it settles, it becomes smoother and more skin-like, with a subtle warmth that keeps it from feeling too cold or sharp.

Fragrance Notes: 

Top notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Incense
Heart notes: Green Maté, Ceylan, Black Tea
Base notes: Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver

The beauty of shadows and quiet seduction. In The Dark by Floraïku Paris is a mysterious, sensual oriental: a fresh, sparkling citrus-and-mint opening gives way to an opulent Turkish rose heart and a resinous base of incense, olibanum, patchouli and cedar. Smooth, elegant and captivating.

The Story

Floraïku Paris explores shadow and quiet seduction here. The house pairs rich oud and dark woods with velvety florals, while warm spices and soft resins add depth and intrigue, wrapping the skin in a luxurious trail that feels bold yet refined.

How It Smells

Opening
Deep and slightly spicy, with a smoky, woody richness that feels intimate and intriguing, lifted by bergamot, lemon, sweet orange and a cool touch of peppermint.

Heart
Floral nuances soften the darkness with Turkish rose and clove leaf, adding elegance and texture rather than sweetness.

Dry Down
Oud, amber, musk and creamy woods create a smooth, lingering warmth over olibanum and incense. The overall effect is dark polished woods, soft petals, warm skin and candlelit mystery.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Sweet Orange
• Peppermint

Heart

• Turkish Rose Absolute
• Turkish Rose Essence
• Clove Leaf

Base

• Patchouli
• Olibanum
• Texas Cedarwood
• Incense

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Woody · Resinous · Incense · Oriental