Oud Noir Intense

Fragrance Du Bois · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2013

≈ $375 · 100ml · approx. retail

The darkest of the original Shades Du Bois line, launched in 2013. Spiced bergamot and cardamom give way to a rose-jasmine heart, before a dense, spicy-sweet base of oud, saffron, sandalwood and amber.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion

Perfumer

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