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Eau de parfum
Soma Parfums Halcyon Oud
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Character and History of the Fragrance
Soma Parfums Halcyon Oud is a rich unisex fragrance released in 2024 in eau de parfum concentration.
It joined the La Collection de Parfums à base d'Oud, dedicated to expressive compositions centered around oud.
The fragrance was created by the British brand Soma Parfums, founded in 2021.
For this young brand, Halcyon Oud demonstrates an interest in deep, contemporary niche perfumery, where oriental luxury meets gourmand sensuality and a striking woody texture.
The composition was created by perfumer Dan Rothschild.
His approach unfolds here through contrast: dark oud and tobacco-balsamic nuances are softened by honey, vanilla and toffee, allowing the fragrance to sound powerful, warm and seductive at the same time.
Olfactory Pyramid and Development
From the very first seconds, Halcyon Oud announces itself with a spicy cinnamon accord, rum depth, toffee sweetness and the distinctive character of oud.
The opening is dense, warm and noticeable, with a subtle impression of a spiced dessert that gradually gives way to a softer, more layered heart.
At the heart of the composition, honey and tonka bean create a creamy sweetness, while orchid adds a velvety floral nuance.
The tobacco note makes the fragrance drier and more refined, maintaining a balance between gourmand roundness and a dark oriental atmosphere.
The dry-down is built around Cambodian oud, benzoin and labdanum.
Vanilla, musk and resinous nuances make the base smoother and longer-lasting, while the woody accord leaves behind a distinctive, warm trail.
Sillage and Wearability
In character, Halcyon Oud is an oriental, sweet fragrance with very powerful sillage.
It makes its presence known and develops especially impressively in cool weather, when oud, resins, tobacco and spices sound full and rich without losing their velvety sweetness.
The composition is presented as unisex, making it suitable for anyone who enjoys rich woody-balsamic fragrances, regardless of gender preferences.
It is a choice for an evening, a special occasion, an intimate dinner or a distinctive look that calls for a deep and memorable olfactory signature.
No information is provided about the recommended amount for application to skin or clothing.
Given its very powerful sillage, it is sensible to begin with a small amount and assess its development on the skin: this makes it easier to experience the transition from the rum-spiced opening to the resinous oud base.
What to Compare Halcyon Oud With
In terms of overall atmosphere, Halcyon Oud may appeal to fans of The Spirit of Dubai Meydan, as well as Nabeel Amber and The Spirit of Dubai Durra.
These fragrances share a love of a pronounced oriental character, sweet nuances and luxurious sillage, yet Halcyon Oud stands out with its combination of Cambodian oud, rum, tobacco and honey-vanilla softness.
The result is not a light everyday perfume, but a rich niche release with a strong individuality.
Halcyon Oud will appeal to those seeking a long-lasting fragrance with a powerful presence, who enjoy gourmand nuances and want to experience oud not in a austere style, but in a warm, spicy-sweet interpretation.
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