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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, 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

Mercurial Cashmere by Electimuss London is indulgence wrapped in elegance. Sparkling spice, velvety florals, creamy vanilla, golden caramel, and smooth woods create a fragrance that feels rich, sensual, and unforgettable. Boldly luxurious yet effortlessly refined, Mercurial Cashmere leaves a lasting impression.

How It Smells

Mercurial Cashmere opens rich, radiant, and instantly seductive with sparkling bergamot, pink pepper, and warm cardamom. The first impression is bright yet plush—fresh spice wrapped in smooth luxury rather than sharpness. Official brand notes list bergamot, pink pepper, and cardamom in the opening.

As it develops, the heart becomes velvety and opulent. Creamy tuberose, iris, violet, and grey amber create a soft floral warmth that feels elegant, buttery, and deeply refined. It balances sweetness and sensuality beautifully without becoming too floral.

The dry down is where it becomes addictive—vanilla, caramel, tonka bean, cashmere woods, cedar, musk, and touches of oud melt into a warm, creamy cloud on skin. It smells luxurious, comforting, and impossible to ignore. Smooth, sweet, and sophisticated with powerful presence

Fragrance Notes: 

Madagascan Pink Pepper, cardamom and Italian bergamot, grey amber, tuberose, violet and iris, Oud, musk, tonka beans, vanilla, caramel, cashmere wood, cedarwood from Virginia. 

Rainforest agarwood in cream and smoke. Silky Woods by Goldfield & Banks is a luxurious woody gourmand centred on rare, sustainably harvested Australian agarwood, blended with warm cinnamon, tobacco leaves, exotic ylang-ylang, Tahitian vanilla, saffron, incense and Australian sandalwood. Rich yet refined, it is a sensual, modern interpretation of oud wrapped in creamy sweetness and polished woods. Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani.

The Story

Silky Woods is inspired by the ancient rainforests of Tropical Queensland and is the debut fragrance of the house’s Botanical Series, which focuses on rare botanicals. It features Australian agarwood that the brand says was sustainably harvested for the first time in perfumery.

How It Smells

Opening
Soft cinnamon spice with a subtle fruity sweetness.

Heart
Smooth tobacco and exotic ylang-ylang deepen into silky woods.

Dry Down
Rich vanilla, sandalwood and oud form a velvety, comforting finish.

Fragrance Notes

• Cinnamon (Ceylon)
• Peach
• Tobacco Leaves
• Ylang Ylang (Madagascar)
• Saffron
• Incense
• Vanilla (Tahiti)
• Sandalwood (Australia)
• Agarwood (Tropical Australia)

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Gourmand · Oud · Tobacco · Spicy

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

Silver Ceremony is conceived in resonance with the precious radiance of sequins. At the top, bergamot, green mandarin, and lemon illuminate the fragrance as light strikes metal, sparkling with a crystalline, vibrant, almost icy freshness, heightened by the spicy brilliance of ginger and pink pepper. In the base, woody notes unfold, dominated by cedar, set with patchouli and oud, and faceted with the amber nuances of labdanum. A textured creation, rich in energy and vibration, where freshness accentuates depth and warmth anchors luminosity. Constructed like an architectural masterpiece in which movement and stillness coexist, it is at once solid and fluid. Like a luminous, shimmering, ethereal garment, Silver
Ceremony reveals itself as a fragrance with an electric, magnetic, incisive, and radiant signature.

Fragrance Notes: 

Bergamot, Green mandarin, Lemon, Ginger, Pink pepper, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum, Citrus OUD, Cypriol

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

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

Zafferano is a lavish and artistic extrait de parfum where precious saffron meets glowing orange blossom and deep oud. Inspired by the richness of Venetian spice merchants, this fragrance blends warmth, mystery, and luxury into one unforgettable scent. Housed in a statement bottle worthy of display, Zafferano is made for those who appreciate bold elegance and true niche craftsmanship.

How It Smells

It opens with radiant saffron—warm, leathery, slightly sweet, and exotic. The orange blossom adds a smooth floral brightness that softens the spice, while the oud in the base brings smoky woods and richness. The overall effect is luxurious, warm, spicy, and sensual with a golden glow.

Olfactory family: Spicy • Woody • Floriental

Fragrance Notes: Saffron • Bitter Orange Blossom • Agarwood / Oud 

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

Neon luxury, worn on skin. Cuir Infrarouge by Maison Crivelli sets a juicy raspberry accord and glowing cinnamon against polished suede leather, velvety orris, dark oud, creamy vanilla and rich patchouli. Bold, sensual and magnetic, it is created by perfumer Jordi Fernández in collaboration with founder Thibaud Crivelli.

The Story

Maison Crivelli is a Paris-based house whose seventh extrait de parfum this is, and Thibaud Crivelli describes it as the leather scent he had always dreamt of creating. The composition draws on ultra-pure ORPUR ingredients from Givaudan, with a classic leather accord pushed into a modern, fruit-lit register.

How It Smells

Opening
Bold, juicy and immediately addictive: raspberry, cinnamon and Italian bergamot read like a chilled raspberry cocktail under red neon, bright fruit sharpened by citrus and wrapped in warm spice.

Heart
Orris, cedarwood and osmanthus create a velvety heart where powdery elegance meets polished woods, while the raspberry glows in the background and suede-like leather facets begin to emerge.

Dry Down
Leather, oud, Madagascan vanilla and patchouli settle into a warm, leathery cloud with creamy sweetness and smoky woody depth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Raspberry
• Italian Bergamot
• Laos Cinnamon Oil

Heart

• Orris
• Osmanthus
• Virginia Cedar
• Atlas Cedar

Base

• Leather Accord
• Oud Accord
• Madagascan Vanilla
• Venezuelan Tonka Bean Absolute
• Patchouli

Fragrance Profile

Leather · Fruity · Spicy · Powdery · Oud