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Eau de parfum
Scentiment Oud Aswan
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character of Oud Aswan
Oud Aswan is a unisex eau de parfum by the Belgian niche house Scentiment.
It is a rich woody fougère composition in which freshness and spices gradually give way to a warm, deep oriental base.
The fragrance has a confident, expressive presence, making it particularly appealing to those looking for a noticeable perfume with character.
Its name evokes Aswan, the city on the Nile known for its sun-warmed stone, spice markets and ancient culture.
In Oud Aswan, this imagery unfolds not literally but through contrast: cool aromatic lavender and juicy fruit meet woods, florals and a dense resinous trail.
The composition balances the elegant restraint of a fougère with the cosy sensuality of amber and vanilla.
Development on the Skin
The fragrance opens with apple, cinnamon, lavender and rosewood.
Apple adds a lively, subtly sweet sparkle to the accord, cinnamon brings dry spicy warmth, while lavender keeps the opening clean and slightly herbal.
Rosewood links the fresh and spicy facets to the woody depth that follows.
At the heart of Oud Aswan are cedar, lily of the valley and rose.
The floral duo does not turn the fragrance into a delicate bouquet: lily of the valley brings transparency, rose adds a soft velvety nuance, and cedar preserves its structure and noble dryness.
This makes the transition from the opening to the base feel smooth and full-bodied.
Sillage and Mood
The base of oud, amber, sandalwood, vanilla and musk is responsible for its very strong sillage.
Here, oud creates a dark woody-resinous backbone, amber amplifies the warmth, and vanilla smooths the composition with a delicate sweetness. Musk and sandalwood leave a dense, soft and long-lasting trace on the skin.
This perfume feels especially natural in cool weather, in the evening, for going out, or whenever you want fragrance to become part of your look.
Because of its powerful projection, it is best to start with one spray on the skin; if you would like more intensity, one additional spray on clothing from a distance is enough.
Oud Aswan can fill your personal space, so moderate application will allow you to experience every facet of the composition without overwhelming it.
Who Should Try It
Oud Aswan will suit women and men who enjoy woody, ambery, spicy and gourmand accords interpreted in a modern, rich style.
This is not a quiet office fragrance, but an expressive unisex composition for lovers of oud, subtly sweet woods and a noticeable presence.
If you would like to continue exploring a similarly grand oriental-woody mood, take a look at The Spirit of Dubai Turath.
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