Oud d'Angkor

Oud de Kyara by L'Essence des Notes opens with an astringent, herbal burst of African geranium and dried chamomile, tempered by a soft touch of ylang-… Show more

Oud de Kyara by L'Essence des Notes opens with an astringent, herbal burst of African geranium and dried chamomile, tempered by a soft touch of ylang-ylang. As the top notes fade, warm saffron and carnal tuberose emerge alongside dry Atlas cedar. The base relies on dense agarwood paired with smoky myrrh, dark patchouli, and rooty vetiver. Instead of taking the sweet, syrup-heavy route of modern gourmand ouds, this perfume stays medicinal, woody, and intensely aromatic. It clings to skin with a crisp, earthy texture that feels austere and grounded during chilly autumn afternoons. Show less

Qessence is a dry, spicy rose and incense scent with an old-school oriental feel. It opens herbal and warm, then settles into a balsamic, mossy, woody… Show more

Qessence is a dry, spicy rose and incense scent with an old-school oriental feel. It opens herbal and warm, then settles into a balsamic, mossy, woody base with powdery edges. It suits someone who enjoys complex, mature perfumes more than easy crowd-pleasers. The rose, resins and woods can read quite unisex, especially once the sweeter opening fades. Show less