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Merchant launched Oud in 2022 — and it was a brilliant move. A unisex fragrance rooted in the sweet and wood families. Offered in eau de parfum concentration.
Produced in India, and you can feel it in every note. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The olfactory structure of Oud unfolds as a layered story, where accents shift smoothly and sequentially. The signature of Merchant is clear from the opening to the final trail. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de parfum sets the depth and body this composition needs.
The internal accord map rests on these accords: Gourmet, Wood and Spicy without random overlap. The stylistic positioning is unisex, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
When the structure is mixed the notes arrive together with a noble cedar mood: Oud, Sandalwood, Sugar and Vanilla. In this format 4 notes act as one coherent layer, building a sense of noble depth that keeps the opening compact and balanced.
The inner phases are read as a gradual shift without abrupt breaks, which gives the structure continuity.
At olfactory-group level the profile is anchored in Wood, Sweet and Gourmet. Within olfactory families the scent maps to Sweet and Wood.
Taken together Oud reads as a cohesive composition — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, and the base secures the trail. These are the scent structures best judged on skin.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Merchant |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | India |
| Website | https://www.justmerchantthings.com |
| Year of production | 2022 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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