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Eau de parfum
Yún Dǐng Xuánzàng
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Yún Dǐng Xuánzàng — woody-fougère depth
Yún Dǐng Xuánzàng is a unisex fragrance from the Chinese brand Yún Dǐng, created for those who appreciate expressive, multilayered and slightly mysterious compositions.
The fragrance is presented as an eau de parfum and belongs to the Diāokè Xì Liè collection.
The composition belongs to the fougère and woody fragrance families.
Its freshness of green and citrus nuances meets spices, a leather accord, mossy depth and a rich woody base — a combination that sounds both traditional and unusual.
Fragrance character and development
Xuánzàng Eau de Parfum opens spicy, cool and slightly resinous.
Angelica, borneol, cardamom, clove and finger citron create an energetic opening with green, balsamic and sparkling nuances.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes softer without losing its character.
Jasmine and lavender add airiness and floral purity, while oakmoss and the leather accord shape a dry, composed and slightly earthy heart.
The finish is built around grey amber, oud, vetiver and musk. Oud is especially prominent: it gives the base resinous-woody density and emphasizes the fragrance’s oriental temperament.
As a result, Xuánzàng leaves a deep, warm and highly noticeable impression.
Sillage and wearability
Yún Dǐng Xuánzàng is described as having very strong sillage, so it is best experienced in cool weather, in the evening and in spacious settings.
This is an expressive choice for autumn, winter and early spring, when spicy, leathery and woody accords sound especially full-bodied.
The exact dosage for application to skin and clothing is not specified in the database, so it is best to approach the fragrance cautiously — start with one spray and gradually assess its intensity on your skin.
Its unisex positioning makes the fragrance gender-neutral, although its rich character will especially appeal to those who enjoy noticeable compositions with a strong presence.
Yún Dǐng’s place in the collection
Xuánzàng showcases Yún Dǐng’s interest in contrasting combinations: fresh and green nuances coexist here with moss, leather, oud and musk.
This makes the fragrance feel like more than a simple woody composition — it is a carefully crafted olfactory portrait with a fougère framework and oriental depth.
The perfumer, exact year of release and other concentrations of this edition have not been specified.
For further exploration, consider Tiziana Terenzi Bella Oudh, and compare it with Nabeel Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and O Boticario Uomini Infinite.
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