Into The Oud

Into The Oud, from Astrophil & Stella and composed by Bertrand Duchaufour, was released in 2020. It is a spicy fragrance first, with sweet, green, woody, amber and citrus accords each sharing a strong supporting role.

Orange and pepper open with a lively contrast of juicy citrus and dry, crackling spice, and saffron adds a leathery, honeyed warmth. Rum brings a boozy richness, and toffee a buttery, caramelised sweetness that makes the scent feel indulgent. Davana adds a fruity, slightly alcoholic nuance. In the base, oud gives a deep, smoky, resinous woodiness, oakmoss an earthy green dryness, and amber a warm glow that ties the composition together.

Worn by anyone, it is rich and characterful, best for evenings, dinners and colder weather. It suits people who enjoy oud but prefer it softened by sweetness and spice rather than presented raw, and those who like boozy, toffee-tinged woods should find it compelling.

Into The Oud — unisex fragrance by Astrophil & Stella (released 2020). Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Davana, Oakmoss, Orange, Pepper, Rum, Saffron, Toffee. — Parfica open fragrance database