Silky Woods

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

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

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

Dark cherry liqueur over creamy vanilla woods, with a smoky, boozy edge. Rouge Smoking Extrait by BDK Parfums is a darker, richer and intensely sensual interpretation of the iconic Rouge Smoking, created by perfumers Amélie Bourgeois and Margaux Le Paih Guérin. Juicy cherry, red mandarin and almond open the scent, a creamy milk accord and balsamic resins form the heart, and saffron, oud wood, black vanilla, rum and patchouli leave a glamorous, addictive trail.

The Story

The fragrance is inspired by the electric energy of Paris' Pigalle district, where art and nightlife meet. This extrait concentration reimagines the signature cherry, amber and tonka accord of the original with greater depth and seduction, deeper, bolder and much more powerful than the original.

How It Smells

Opening
Juicy and vibrant from the cherry and red mandarin, softened by almond sweetness, with a bright lift of pink pepper, bergamot and elemi.

Heart
Warmer and more seductive: milk accord, tonka bean and Peru balsam, with labdanum adding balsamic richness.

Dry Down
Saffron, Thai oud, amberwood, black vanilla, Martinique rum and Indonesian patchouli, with benzoin, cypriol and ambroxan, create a smooth, late-night aura.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Red Mandarin
• Napoleon Cherry
• Almond
• Indian Pink Pepper
• Italian Bergamot
• Elemi

Heart

• Milk Accord
• Tonka Bean Absolute
• Peru Balsam
• Labdanum Absolute

Base

• Saffron
• Thai Oud
• Amberwood
• Black Vanilla Absolute
• Martinique Rum
• Indonesian Patchouli
• Siam Benzoin
• Indian Cypriol
• Ambroxan

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Fruity · Amber · Woody · Boozy

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

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 

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

Dark chocolate and cinnamon in a tailored suit. Pardon by Nasomatto is sophistication with a seductive smile. Dark chocolate, warm cinnamon, creamy tonka, elegant florals and polished woods create a fragrance that feels refined, sensual and unforgettable. Timeless luxury with effortless charm.

The Story

Pardon was released by Nasomatto, the Italian project of perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri, in 2011. The house says it aims to evoke the persuasion of utmost masculine elegance and charm, and the result is a woody gourmand, a rich extrait built around dark chocolate, tonka and agarwood.

How It Smells

Opening
Smooth, elegant and immediately luxurious: magnolia flower, spicy cinnamon and dark chocolate. The first impression feels polished and gentlemanly, sweet enough to intrigue but balanced by warmth and sophistication. It is one of the most approachable yet upscale creations from the house.

Heart
Richer and more sensual. Tonka bean and warm woods emerge, blending with the chocolate accord into something creamy, soft and addictive. A subtle powdery elegance underneath makes it feel tailored and expensive rather than gourmand-heavy.

Dry Down
Velvety, warm and magnetic: ambered woods with agarwood and sandalwood, tonka, chocolate traces and soft spice linger beautifully on skin. It smells refined, seductive and effortlessly confident.

Fragrance Notes

• Magnolia
• White Flowers
• Dark Chocolate
• Tonka Bean
• Cinnamon
• Agarwood
• Sandalwood

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Gourmand · Spicy · Chocolate · Oud

Quiet confidence in its most luxurious form. Baniyas by Widian is understated luxury with undeniable presence: aromatic lavender, radiant bergamot, refined oud, polished cedar and creamy sandalwood in a fragrance that is smooth, sophisticated and effortlessly elegant.

The Story

Baniyas is an extrait de parfum from Widian's Velvet collection, an aromatic, fresh-spicy and woody scent that is fresh yet substantial, with an elegant calm from the first spray.

How It Smells

Opening
Smooth, aromatic and quietly luxurious. Lavender, bergamot and artemisia are fresh yet refined, a clean herbal brightness wrapped in soft sweetness rather than sharp citrus.

Heart
Cedarwood, geranium and oud form a sophisticated woody-floral heart. The oud is polished and subtle, not heavy or animalic, while cedar keeps the scent clean and structured; many describe it as balanced, creamy and highly wearable.

Dry Down
Warm, smooth and addictive. Patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver and evernyl create a mossy-woody base with soft sweetness, quietly powerful rather than loud.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Citrus
• Fruit Notes
• Lavender
• Artemisia

Heart

• Geranium
• Cedarwood
• Oud

Base

• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Vetiver
• Evernyl

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Woody · Oud · Fresh Spicy

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 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

Saffron, toasted pistachio and smoky oud: an artist's studio between memory and desire. Faces of Francis from Vilhelm Parfumerie, composed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, is a bold fragrance where radiant saffron meets toasted pistachio, driftwood, smoky oud and ambergris. It moves between warmth and darkness, softness and edge: modern, magnetic and expressive.

The Story

Launched in 2023, the fragrance is an ode to inspiration and creativity, imagining an artist's thoughts in his studio. He recalls a volcanic Mediterranean island and the colors and smells of Tangier, where pistachio blends with saffron, along with real and imagined travels. In the house's words, inspiration is a journey between memories and desires in the present. Passion, artistry and the chaos of imagination run through it, for those who want a fragrance with true personality and statement-making presence.

How It Smells

Opening
Saffron and aldehydes, bright, spicy and slightly metallic, give immediate lift.

Heart
The signature toasted pistachio appears, adding a creamy nutty warmth that feels unexpected and addictive, while juniper wood and driftwood bring dry aromatic woods.

Dry Down
Oud wood, ambergris, cypriol, vetiver and fumed styrax create depth and sensual darkness: warm, woody, nutty, smoky and original.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Aldehydes
• Saffron

Heart

• Toasted Pistachio
• Juniper Wood
• Driftwood

Base

• Oud Wood
• Ambergris
• Cypriol
• Vetiver
• Pyrogenic Styrax

Fragrance Profile

Oud · Woody · Smoky · Spicy

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*