Oud Mon Cheri
Fragrance notes
Character
Lime and bergamot arrive with a sharp, green brightness that cuts through the heavy air of a room lit only by candles. The oud in the opening is resinous and dark, already hinting at the density to come. Jasmine and tuberose push forward with a creamy, indolic weight that feels lush and slightly overwhelming. Narcissus adds a cool, slightly bitter edge to the white floral heart, preventing it from becoming a flat wall of sweetness.
The base is where the composition turns truly animalic. Castoreum brings a damp, leathery fur scent that wraps around the second appearance of oud. Haitian vetiver provides a muddy, rooty greenness that grounds the vanilla, stopping it from smelling like a bakery. Cedar offers a dry, structural woodiness that sits beneath the heavier notes. The smoky accord drifts through the entire structure, mingling with the fresh spicy facets to create a sense of heat.
This is a scent for standing near a brick wall that still holds the warmth of the day while the streetlights reflect off wet pavement. The air smells of crushed lime peels left on a wooden bench next to a heavy wool coat that has been stored with cedar blocks and vanilla sachets.
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