Byzantium

Harrods Aoud opens greener and brighter than its name suggests, with bitter artemisia, sparkling aldehydes and a brief citrus lift before rose, incens… Show more

Harrods Aoud opens greener and brighter than its name suggests, with bitter artemisia, sparkling aldehydes and a brief citrus lift before rose, incense and warm woods take over. The oud reads polished rather than animalic. On skin, it usually feels refined, spicy and resinous, with a smooth dry-down that leans woody, balsamic and softly sweet. Best for readers who want an elegant. Show less

Jorum Studio's Elegy marks a shift away from standard clean florals, offering an earthy, green-tinged perspective on classic jasmine and rose. Perfume… Show more

Jorum Studio's Elegy marks a shift away from standard clean florals, offering an earthy, green-tinged perspective on classic jasmine and rose. Perfumer Euan McCall layers these traditional blooms over a dry base of hay, cedar, and oakmoss. The result feels less like a polished boutique and more like a damp Scottish heather moorland clearing in late spring. Show less

Apex opens bright with citrus and pineapple, then quickly turns greener, woodsier, and more old-school in character. Cypress, oakmoss, leather, and fi… Show more

Apex opens bright with citrus and pineapple, then quickly turns greener, woodsier, and more old-school in character. Cypress, oakmoss, leather, and fir give it a masculine, outdoorsy feel that many find polished, while others find dated or too forceful. It suits someone who likes classic chypre structure with a modern sheen rather than a soft, easy crowd-pleaser. Sample first if you are. Show less