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Perfume extract
Brett Johnson Oud Raffiné
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Oud Raffiné — a rich woody composition
Brett Johnson Oud Raffiné is a perfume extract released in 2025 by the Italian brand Brett Johnson.
This unisex fragrance has a distinctive woody character and was created for those who appreciate deep, noticeable and multilayered compositions.
The name Oud Raffiné translates as “refined oud” and accurately conveys the fragrance’s mood: the resinous darkness of woody accords is combined with the spicy warmth of tobacco and the soft sweetness of vanilla.
The perfume extract concentration promises an especially dense and long-lasting performance.
The fragrance belongs to the fougère and woody families, while its olfactive profile combines green, white-floral and gourmand facets.
As a result, Oud Raffiné comes across not as a simple oud soliflore, but as a carefully constructed composition with a cool opening, an elegant floral heart and a warm, rich base.
How the fragrance develops
The Oud Raffiné pyramid opens with cade juniper and lavender.
Their combination creates a cool, dry and slightly smoky accord that gives the composition a composed character and highlights its fougère side.
The opening smells fresh but not airy: from the first minutes, the serious woody character of the development ahead is already apparent.
Cedar and jasmine appear in the heart. The cedar note supports the fragrance’s austere structure, gives it a dry texture and accentuates the impression of noble wood.
Jasmine softens the composition with a white-floral nuance, adding light and fluidity, so Oud Raffiné never becomes excessively heavy or sharp.
The base is built around oud, tobacco and vanilla.
Oud creates the characteristic resinous-woody backbone and provides the recognizable depth, tobacco adds dry spice and a subtle astringency, while vanilla rounds out the fragrance with a soft gourmand accent.
As it dries down, the fragrance becomes warmer, denser and more velvety.
Character and wearability
Oud Raffiné is positioned as a unisex perfume, so its development will depend primarily on skin temperature and individual perception.
On some skin, dry cedar, juniper and tobacco facets will be more prominent; on others, creamy vanilla, jasmine and the resinous depth of oud will come forward.
The composition will appeal to those looking for an expressive fragrance without an obvious association with either feminine or masculine perfumery.
Oud Raffiné is described as having a very powerful sillage.
This is a fragrance with a noticeable presence, particularly suited to cool weather, evening outings, formal occasions and settings where a dense performance is appropriate.
When first trying the extract, it is sensible to begin with one spray on the skin and assess its intensity after 20–30 minutes; the database does not specify an exact dosage for skin or clothing.
Because of its high concentration and rich base, Oud Raffiné develops best gradually.
It should not be judged solely by the first seconds after application: the cool green opening gives way to a cedar-and-jasmine heart, then transitions into a persistent woody-tobacco cloud softened by vanilla.
On clothing, this profile may last longer, so application to fabric calls for particular restraint.
The fragrance’s place in the Brett Johnson line
Oud Raffiné reflects the Italian origins of the Brett Johnson brand through its attention to texture and contrasts.
The composition brings together cool green notes, white flowers, dry woods and warm gourmand accents, allowing the fragrance to balance austerity and sensuality.
There is no information about a dedicated collection, other concentrations or the perfumer who created this release.
Those drawn to rich woody compositions with noticeable sillage may wish to explore Orto Parisi Viride, as well as The Spirit of Dubai Meydan and The Spirit of Dubai Oud.
These fragrances may appeal to fans of dense, expressive scents, although Oud Raffiné stands out through its distinctive combination of juniper, lavender, jasmine, tobacco and vanilla.
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