Oud Gone Wild

Extraordinary debut from this Dubai based house. An unusual and creative smoky-floral composed by Kevin Mathys. Oud Gone Wild opens with tender, naturally sweet ylang-ylang and a touch of nutmeg. While caramelised, almost boozy vanilla facettes of ylang-ylang are unfolding, a high-quality Assam oud can be perceived below the surface. The oud is deliberately dosed, giving depth and character to the composition, while never overpowering any of the other notes. In the heart, Oud Gone Wild starts shifting from it’s almost gourmand floral beginnings. Continuously dry, smoky-woody tones start making their presence known. Like quietly burning oud wood chips, smoke is hovering through all layers of the composition. Connecting both floral gourmand parts and smoky woods is a fresh-spicy gurjun balsam combined with a crystal clear jasmine. The resulting smell is surprisingly elegant and wearable. A masterclass in blending and creativity.