By Kilian Incense Oud (2011)

By Kilian

Incense Oud

About

A spicy woody unisex scent built around dry rose, cardamom, and smoky incense over oud. Cedar, papyrus, and patchouli shape the heart, while moss, musk, and resinous depth stay in the trail. It feels composed and evening-leaning, especially in cool air.

Incense Oud opens with a spicy flash of cardamom and pink pepper, where rose feels dry and faintly smoky, while geranium adds a green edge. In the heart, the scent turns woody: patchouli, Virginia cedar, and papyrus build a rough, almost leathery texture. A methyl pamplemousse note brings a brief bitter-citrus glint before sinking into darker tones. The base rests on incense and oud, softened by sandalwood and the resinous weight of French labdanum. Oak moss and musk make the trail drier and deeper, with no sugary direction. The fragrance reads as spicy-woody and unisex, especially fitting for evening and cooler weather. It suits wearers who want a smoky, structured oud-rose profile without gourmand effects.

Top notes

rose, cardamom, pink pepper, geranium

Heart

patchouli, virginia cedar, papyrus, methyl pamplemousse

Base

incense, agarwood (oud), sandalwood, french labdanum, oak moss, musk

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