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Ouranon

3.9/5 · 189 votes Unisex 2023
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Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage2.3/5
Day65
Night77
Fall100
Winter82
Spring49
Summer24
Our take

Lavender gives Ouranon its first clear gesture, cool and aromatic, with elemi adding a resinous lift and petitgrain bringing a green, bitter edge. The opening feels brisk but thoughtful, as if a clean linen shirt had been laid beside a bundle of dried herbs. Chamomile softens the transition, while hay lends the composition a dry, sun-warmed texture.

As the scent settles, frankincense and myrrh deepen the air with balsamic warmth. Patchouli stays earthy and composed, and tonka bean rounds the base with a gentle sweetness. The result is ambered and herbal, with a quiet ceremonial quality. It has texture without becoming dense, and its sweetness remains measured against the resin and earth.

Ouranon has moderate staying power and wears as a skin scent, making it easy to keep personal in close company. Its calm presence suits a gallery visit, a quiet dinner, or an evening spent reading with the windows closed. The unisex character feels especially natural on someone drawn to dry woods, incense, and polished botanical scents. Those seeking a broad, attention-seeking trail may find it too reserved, while lovers of intimate fragrance will appreciate the way it stays close and lets the details emerge gradually. Barnabé Fillion’s composition feels carefully balanced, with the lavender and myrrh giving the fragrance its most memorable shape.

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