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Eau de parfum
La Via del Profumo Oud Beyond
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Oud Beyond and the Philosophy of La Via del Profumo
Oud Beyond is an eau de parfum by La Via del Profumo, released in 2023.
This unisex fragrance has a distinctive woody-animalic character and was created for those who appreciate natural depth, unusual nuances, and a pronounced presence on the skin.
The brand La Via del Profumo, whose name translates as “The Perfumer’s Way,” builds its aesthetic around the Italian alchemy of natural scents.
Founded in Italy in 2010, this niche project views perfumery not only as an accessory but also as a sensual way to explore natural materials.
The Fragrance’s Character and Sillage
Oud Beyond unfolds with richness, warmth, and allure, combining the resinous woods of oud with the softness of musk and the animalic expressiveness of civet.
There is no attempt at neutral, transparent background wear: its sillage is very strong, so the fragrance immediately makes its presence known and remains perceptible around the wearer long after application.
In mood, it is a deep, sensual, and slightly provocative perfume.
Oud lends the fragrance a dry, woody texture, ambrette adds roundness and a subtle green facet, while musk helps bind the accords into a cohesive, tactile, and velvety impression.
Composition and Development
Oud Beyond features a blended composition without a division into traditional top, middle, and base notes.
This approach emphasizes the fragrance’s unity: oud, musk, ambrette, and civet do not unfold in a strictly linear sequence but gradually shift in balance on the skin.
At the opening, the woody energy of Laotian oud is especially noticeable, becoming softer and deeper over time.
Musky and animalic nuances emerge next, creating a dense, warm, and exceptionally long-lasting impression with a distinctive niche individuality.
The Perfumer and the Release’s Style
Oud Beyond was created by perfumer Dominique Dubrana.
His work emphasizes the expressiveness of natural materials and their ability to reveal multiple facets, so the fragrance is perceived more as an olfactory portrait than as a simple composition centered on one dominant note.
This eau de parfum is suitable for women and men who feel confident wearing rich woody and musky fragrances.
Because of its very strong sillage, Oud Beyond is especially suitable for evenings, cool weather, and situations where you want to emphasize your individuality; in enclosed spaces, it is best to start with a cautious application.
No precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing are provided for this release.
Similar Fragrances
Those wishing to explore unusual animalic, woody, and musky compositions further may want to consider JD - Jeffrey Dame Scatamalis Base, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Yule Cat, and Auphorie Enjiiro No Miyako.
They do not replicate Oud Beyond literally, but they may appeal to fans of expressive, unconventional, and attention-grabbing fragrances.
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