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Caramel-dipped strawberry over leather and saffron, a Moscow love letter. La Capitale by Xerjoff is a refined perfume dedicated to Moscow and to Russia, a boundless country rich in art, history and culture. It opens in a rich, playful burst of strawberry, caramel, peach and labdanum, deepens into leather, saffron and rose, and settles into Bourbon vanilla and benzoin.

The Story

La Capitale celebrates the modernity and romanticism of Moscow, a metropolis of thousands of different districts that together form a rich and fascinating city, a place of contradictions that runs from grandeur and grime to history and hipness. Xerjoff is an Italian house, founded by Sergio Momo in 2003.

How It Smells

Opening
Rich, playful and immediately addictive, with strawberry, caramel, peach and labdanum. The first impression is like luxurious strawberry jam drizzled over warm caramelized fruit: sweet, juicy and glamorous rather than childish.

Heart
The fragrance becomes darker and more seductive as leather, Iranian saffron, rose, amber and ginger rise through the sweetness, a sensual contrast between fruity gourmand notes and warm, luxurious depth.

Dry Down
Smooth and creamy, with Bourbon vanilla and benzoin adding warmth, softness and a resinous sweetness. It smells expensive and magnetic, wearable by anyone drawn to its character.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Strawberry
• Caramel
• Peach
• Labdanum

Heart

• Leather
• Iranian Saffron
• Ginger
• Rose
• Amber

Base

• Benzoin
• Bourbon Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Gourmand · Fruity · Leather · Spicy

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

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

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

A dreamlike state between imagination and reality. Illusion by Reinvented is an enigmatic fragrance that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Sparkling fruits and luminous citrus-like brightness open into a refined heart of delicate florals, spices and soft woods; as it settles, creamy amber, musk and sensual vanilla leave a smooth, hypnotic trail that feels both elegant and unforgettable. Perfumer Cristian Calabrò is credited.

The Story

Illusion is part of the Reinvented collection and is conceived as a unisex scent suspended between fantasy and reality, airy, modern and seductive, for someone who enjoys clean elegance with a mysterious edge.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright and fresh with a subtle fruity sparkle: dried fruits and juniper berries softened by cotton sugar.

Heart
Soft and sophisticated, with rose, saffron and clove buds at the center.

Dry Down
Warm amber, musk and sweet vanilla emerge with gurjan balm, cabreuva and cedarwood, creating a silky, alluring finish.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Dried Fruits
• Cotton Sugar
• Juniper Berries

Heart

• Rose
• Saffron
• Clove Buds

Base

• Sweet Vanilla
• Amber
• Gurjan Balm
• Cabreuva
• Cedarwood
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Oriental · Fruity · Sweet · Spicy · Woody

The fragrance unfolds around the milky, textured richness of a creamy, precious sandalwood. At the top, a spicy spark of ginger and cinnamon bark is delicately dusted with saffron. Then, the floral heart of iris unfolds, echoing the intimate caress of fabric against the skin, enveloped in vanilla, tonka bean, and the profound warmth of benzoin tears. In the base, sandalwood and musks carry and extend the trail with gentle intensity. Like a precious thread of silk, Stellar Silk lays a veil of sensuality across the skin. A fragrance of passion, it radiates as a luminous halo, balancing depth and lightness to create an enduring, timeless elegance.
Around the silk, a universe of luxury emerges, defined by a noble material exploring with subtlety the porous boundaries between masculine and feminine wardrobes. The softness and delicacy of the fabric flirt with the sensuality of evening gowns, evoking Haute Couture silhouettes where creative freedom blurs boundaries, reminiscent of designs by Yves Saint Laurent or Valentino Garavani. In the airy, whispering rustle of muslin, an ode rises to the preciousness of a millennia-old material, noble and treasured. 

Fragrance Notes: 

Ginger, Cinnamon Bark, Orris butter, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Roasted Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk

A scent that doesn't ask for attention. It demands obsession. Iris Obsidian by Third Eye Fragrance is a dark, mischievous fragrance built on spicy pepper, luscious violet and a full-bodied modern leather. Luscious florals rise from silky, smoldering darkness in a very powerful, long-lasting composition.

How It Smells

Opening
A spicy statement of pink and black pepper and violet, sharpened with citrus, elemi resin and birch tar smoke.

Heart
Modern leather enriched by saffron, incense and rich orris root.

Dry Down
Dry leaf tobacco swirls through luxurious bourbon vanilla.

Fragrance Notes

• Elemi
• Pink Pepper
• Black Pepper
• Violet
• Birch Tar
• Saffron
• Orris
• Incense
• Leather
• Tobacco
• Bourbon Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Leather · Powdery · Smoky · Dark · Powerful

Vanilla with a diamond's glow. Blue Heart by Thameen London is a decadent extrait de parfum that places creamy vanilla at its centre, lit by exotic saffron and soft white coconut. Orris and tonka bean add velvety richness, while amber, white musk and nagarmotha create a sensual, elegant finish with remarkable depth.

The Story

Blue Heart is inspired by the legendary Blue Heart diamond, a heart-shaped blue gem, and by the glamorous lives of its notable owners. The house translates the stone's radiance and mystery into a warm, powdery composition.

How It Smells

Opening
Warm saffron meets smooth coconut, a spicy-lactonic glow that is rich and unmistakably luxurious.

Heart
Buttery orris and sweet vanilla make the heart soft, elegant and addictive, with tonka bean adding velvet.

Dry Down
Amber, white musk and smoky-earthy nagarmotha add sophistication and depth: a refined vanilla with texture and standout presence, suited to evenings and cooler seasons.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Saffron
• Coconut

Heart

• Vanilla
• Orris Root
• Tonka Bean

Base

• Amber
• White Musk
• Nagarmotha

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Gourmand · Spicy · Vanilla · Powdery

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

Bold glamour with rockstar charisma. Neo Rio X Duran Duran by Xerjoff is pure creative energy in fragrance form. Candied fig, rich rum, glowing saffron, elegant rose oil, creamy tonka bean and warm balsamic woods blend into a scent that feels daring, luxurious and unforgettable.

The Story

NeoRio is a collaboration between Xerjoff, working with founder Sergio Momo, and the band Duran Duran, introduced in 2025. It is framed around energy, freedom and exhilarating moments, and the name is printed on the bottle and gift box in Simon Le Bon's own handwriting. It is presented alongside a companion fragrance, Black Moonlight.

How It Smells

Opening
Candied fig, rum, elemi absolute and Spanish cistus oil: juicy, boozy and sparkling, with a resinous freshness underneath.

Heart
Maple syrup, saffron and rose oil make a warm, textured heart where sweetness meets spice; saffron and rose keep it sophisticated rather than sugary.

Dry Down
Tonka bean, patchouli and balsam of Peru settle into a creamy ambered base with soft sweetness and resinous warmth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Candied Fig
• Rum
• Elemi Absolute
• Spanish Cistus Oil

Heart

• Maple Syrup
• Rose Oil
• Saffron

Base

• Balsam of Peru
• Patchouli
• Tonka Bean

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Boozy · Gourmand · Sweet · Resinous

Tony Iommi Deified by Xerjoff is rock legend energy captured in scent. Spiced apple, rich leather, dark oud, velvety rose, warm vanilla, and glowing amber create a fragrance that feels bold, rebellious, and unforgettable. Luxury with dangerous charisma.

What It Smells Like

Tony Iommi Deified opens dark, bold, and immediately electrifying with a powerful blend of saffron, cinnamon, and apple. The first impression feels spicy, juicy, and intense—sweet fruit wrapped in warm exotic spice with instant rockstar energy. It is dramatic from the first spray and impossible to ignore. 

As it develops, the fragrance becomes richer and more decadent. Leather, rose, patchouli, and oud create a smoky sensual heart where darkness meets elegance. The leather is smooth and luxurious, while oud and patchouli add depth and power. This stage feels rebellious, seductive, and highly polished. 

The dry down is warm, addictive, and unforgettable with vanilla, amber, musk, and woods. It settles into a creamy dark base that feels expensive, magnetic, and built for attention. Sweetness remains, but balanced by smoky depth and leather.

An island at dusk, creamy with ylang, frangipani and sea salt. Zoologist Chameleon is a tropical floral that blends Madagascar ylang ylang, frangipani, mango and star fruit with coconut, a salty skin accord and sea breeze, resting on vanilla, sandalwood and silky musks. It was composed by perfumer Daniel Pescio and launched in 2019.

The Story

Like the luminescent skin of a reptile, fiery scales of sunlight ripple across the Indian Ocean, fading to gold and finally sapphire as the sun sinks. The sea exhales and its gentle tide caresses the beach of an island paradise; its salty breath mingles with the narcotic aromas of ylang and frangipani trees in an intimate kiss. Madagascar, home to half of the world's species of chameleon, holds the key to the fragrance. Like the kaleidoscope of hues swirling within these creatures, ylang dances with delicate frangipani in a melody of creamy florals, while aphrodisiac vanilla blends with salty, silky musks to envelop you in the fruity, exotic atmosphere of the island. Whether you wish to shroud yourself in mystery or flaunt your true colours, Chameleon becomes you.

How It Smells

Opening
Bergamot, lemon and pink pepper brighten Madagascar ylang ylang, mango, star fruit and violet leaves.

Heart
Frangipani and jasmine meet coconut, saffron, clove and cashmeran, with a salty skin accord and sea breeze drifting through.

Dry Down
Vanilla, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and amber settle with opoponax and silky musks.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Madagascar Ylang Ylang
• Mango
• Pink Pepper
• Star Fruit
• Violet Leaves

Heart

• Cashmeran
• Clove
• Coconut
• Frangipani
• Jasmine
• Saffron
• Salty Skin Accord
• Sea Breeze

Base

• Amber
• Woods
• Musk
• Opoponax
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Vanilla
• Vetiver

Fragrance Profile

Tropical · White Floral · Aquatic · Amber

About the perfumer – Quentin Bisch →

Saffron, suede and violet leaf: the leather that started it all. Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Eau de Parfum is the fragrance that launched the house into the niche perfume world before Ganymede became a global phenomenon. Created by Quentin Bisch, it is darker, warmer and more classically elegant than Ganymede, built around spicy saffron leather, woods, violet leaf and mineral amber accords.

The Story

B683 was released in 2016 as the first perfume of the Maison Marc-Antoine Barrois, founded by the French couturier of that name, who opened his Paris boutique in 2013. Created with Quentin Bisch, it is described as both heady and restrained, with a leather note inspired by childhood memories of objects such as attaché cases and desk blotters, evoking the designer’s world of contemporary design.

How It Smells

Opening
A rich, spicy burst of black pepper, saffron, chili and nutmeg.

Heart
Almost immediately a smooth suede-leather texture appears, wrapped in violet leaf and cistus, with warm woods beneath. The fragrance feels refined, luxurious and slightly mysterious.

Dry Down
Musk, Moheli vanilla, amber, sandalwood and patchouli ground the leather in a warm, woody base, with ambroxan and oakmoss giving it a mineral, earthy depth.

Fragrance Notes

• Saffron
• Black Pepper
• Chili
• Nutmeg
• Violet Leaf
• Cistus Absolute
• Leather Accord
• Musk
• Moheli Vanilla Tincture
• Amber
• Sandalwood
• Patchouli
• Ambroxan
• Oakmoss

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Leather · Spicy · Amber · Mineral