Absolute Oud Perfumed Oil 10ml

Oud Absolu is a concentrated perfume oil with a pronounced woody, leathery and warm-spicy character. Oud forms the centre of the composition, supported by saffron, tanned leather, patchouli, labdanum and vanilla. The concentration is 95%.

Who it is for: Someone who enjoys deep oud and leather fragrances with warm spices, dry woods and a gently sweetened base.

Who it is not for: It may not be the best choice if you prefer light citrus, clean floral or discreet everyday fragrances. The combination of oud, tanned leather and labdanum may feel too intense for someone looking for a safe and understated scent.

Choose this if: You want a rich oud fragrance in an oil format that can be worn alone or used for fragrance layering.

Fragrance character: Woody, leathery, warm-spicy and oriental.

Intensity: Pronounced. A highly concentrated perfume oil with a rich, enveloping scent profile.

Occasion: More suitable for evenings, special occasions and situations where you want a distinctive niche fragrance. The oil may also be used as a base to enrich and deepen other fragrances.

Season: Usually better suited to autumn, winter and cooler evenings. In warm weather, begin with a small amount.

Gift suitability: A specific and bold choice. It is more suitable for someone whose interest in oud, leather and oriental fragrances is already known.

Fragrance family: Oriental, leathery and woody.

Gender indication: Suitable for both women and men.

Scent notes: Top notes - Italian bergamot, Ceylon cardamom and saffron. Heart notes - oud, tanned leather and Indian papyrus. Base notes - fractionated patchouli, labdanum absolute and vanilla infusion.

Oud interpreted through the perspective of Parisian couture, balancing controlled freshness with a deep and refined woody character.

Perfumer: Clément Marx

The fragrance opens with the brighter citrus quality of bergamot, quickly joined by the aromatic warmth of cardamom and the dry spiciness of saffron. This keeps the opening from feeling excessively heavy and prepares the transition into the considerably darker heart.

At the centre, oud is combined with tanned leather and papyrus, creating a dry, textured and distinctly woody character. Patchouli and labdanum make the base warmer and more resinous, while the vanilla infusion softens the composition without turning Oud Absolu into an overtly sweet gourmand fragrance.

How to use: Apply a small amount to clean skin at pulse points such as the neck or wrists. Begin sparingly and add more when needed. Wear it alone or apply it before another fragrance to introduce a deeper oud, leather and wood character.