Extreme Oud by By Kilian bottle
By Kilian

Extreme Oud

4.0/5 · 63 votes Unisex 2014
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.4/5
Sillage3.5/5
Day56
Night89
Fall100
Winter83
Spring17
Summer11
Our take

Extreme Oud is not an easy reach for the morning commute. The resinous weight of copahu balm and the dry smoke of cypriol create a dense atmosphere that can feel overwhelming in a small, bright office. This is a composition that demands space and a certain level of confidence from the person wearing it, as the saffron adds a leathery, medicinal edge that some will find too sharp for daily wear.

The scent captures the feeling of standing inside a dimly lit wood-paneled library where the air is thick with heated guaiac wood and expensive tobacco smoke that has settled into the leather chairs. It feels heavy and grounding, wrapping around the wearer like a thick wool coat during a late walk through a cold city street. The amber accord provides a golden, warm glow that prevents the oud from becoming purely clinical, but the overall impression remains dark and serious.

By Kilian has crafted a fragrance for those who want to feel anchored and formidable when the sky is dark and the air is biting. It suits someone who enjoys the ritual of applying something substantial before stepping out for an evening event where the crowd is dressed in layers of black and grey, seeking a scent that matches the quiet intensity of a night spent in deep conversation while the wind howls against the window

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