Pre-Order price valid until 3rd July.
INGREDIENTS:
TOP : Honey, Rose Damascena, Orange Blossom
Heart : Jasmine Sambac, Rose Absolute, Rose Centafolia. Sandalwood
Dry Down : Hindi Oud, Nagaland Oud, MERAUKE Oud, Cambodi Oud, Ambergris, Amber, Saffron, Birch Tar, Vanilla, Tabac
Many fragrances are simply worn. Some become memories.
This is my memory of Hindi Oud Dukhan the gentle smoke of burning oud filling a home mingling with fresh flowers, warmth and quiet evenings. That feeling has been captured here not recreated through shortcuts but built patiently with the same traditional methods that have shaped our craft for generations.
It opens with luminous Orange Blossom wrapped in the richness of Hindi Damascena Rose and a touch of golden Honey. The first impression is bright and uplifting, like fresh blossoms carried through soft curls of fragrant smoke.
At its heart creamy Sandalwood embraces Rose Absolute and Rose Centifolia creating a velvety floral warmth that never overwhelms. The roses are elegant rather than sweet, giving the composition its calm, regal character.
Then the soul of the fragrance slowly unfolds.
A rare accord of Hindi Oud, Nagaland Oud, Walla Patta, Merauke Oud, and Cambodian Oud creates the unmistakable character of authentic burning oud. Layers of Tabac, Saffron, Birch Tar, Vanilla, warm Amber, and precious Grey Ambergris add depth, softness, and a natural glow.
The smoke is rich but never harsh. Sweet, resinous and comforting. There are whispers of fine moist leather, faint tobacco leaves, glowing embers, and fresh citrus-floral air drifting through the room. It is powerful without being heavy, deeply traditional without feeling old.
Sometimes, when exceptional natural materials come together they create something beyond individual notes an emotion that cannot be explained. This fragrance does exactly that. It feels familiar, comforting and quietly majestic. It reminds me of home.
This is not an interpretation of Dukhan. It is Dukhan translated into perfumery while preserving its soul. No substitutes for sandalwood. No shortcuts. No modern tricks to imitate tradition. Only genuine materials, patience and time.
For those who understand traditional perfumery, this is a rare experience. A fragrance that carries the imprint of the past while remaining timeless.
Only 18 bottles are available online. The remaining bottles are reserved for the studio and selected partners.
The embers are glowing. The memory is waiting.
