Oud Nihal

Rose opens the experience with a fresh, dewy cut that feels lifted by the green edge of geranium. The flower is present but not sugary, sitting close to the stem rather than the vase.

Oud enters with a dry, resinous weight that pairs with the sweet, rounded heat of gurjan balsam. The wood feels carved and polished, not charred or medicinal.

Patchouli and cypriol push the base into an earthy, herbal depth. White oud adds a clean lungful of air while musk smooths the edges so the sharper roots do not scratch.

Daylight catches the petals on a cool morning walk through damp soil and fallen leaves. The air smells of bark and flower at the same time. Woody.

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