Opening with a burst of orange, bergamot, cardamom, green notes and aldehydes, it takes an olfactive journey through rose, pimento, cinnamon, magnolia, orchid, bay leaf and hedione, before finishing on a high of agarwood (oud), ambergris, vetiver, labdanum and musk. An oud unlike any other; Oud Eclat, turns this mesmerising but often polarising perfumery ingredient on its head. Since its launch, BRUT signature fragrances have empowered men across the world to wear its fragrances with confidence, charm and character. An independent perfume house launched in 2016, BDK works each of its exceptional fragrances around one particular raw material, giving it “life” by attaching it to an inspiration.

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When the tree is infected by a mould known as Phialophora parasitica it reacts by producing a dense, dark and fragrant resin to protect itself. The bright, citrus-tinged and fresh herbal top notes are achieved with a blend of bergamot, clary sage and lavender. A collaboration between Gucci’s creative director, Alessandro Michele and renowned perfumer, Alberto Morillas, The Alchemist’s Garden is a luxury collection of fragrances, oils and candles, that (as the name would suggest) experiment with the layering of natural plants, flowers and modern molecules to create contemporary ‘spells’.Luxury British brand, Argentum, has launched its debut collection of alcohol-free eaux de parfums; seven years in the making. Oud Wood is one of the most iconic eau de parfums (launched in 2007) in Tom Ford’s Private Blend scent laboratory of niche fragrances, and is considered a pioneer as one of the first marketable unisex perfumes to take on the expensive and rare oud essential oil as a key ingredient. Blended with Turkish rose and saffron and lying on a luxuriant bed of frankincense and sandalwood, it is catnip to oud connoisseurs and is one of the most precious perfumes on the market. Seductive and luxurious, Nature’s Treasures is an original collection of hand-blended perfumes from niche luxury fragrance house Fragrance du Bois, which uses only the richest (sustainably sourced) essences nature has to offer. Even though Vuitton is a relative newcomer to the world of fine fragrance, Jacques Cavalier Belletrud’s perfumes for the house are some of the most accomplished out there, with Ombre Nomade being the jewel in the crown.

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Celebrating the first anniversary of the line’s relaunch, three new oud-based fragrances have been added to the collection; each exploring a different shade of this multi-faceted ingredient.An arbiter of good taste, with elegance running through its DNA, you can always put your trust and confidence in an Acqua di Parma fragrance. Rose Damascene absolute from Turkey (which is used in the heart), oud and incense converge to create a beguiling scent that is sensual, dramatic and opulent. A bounty of spices, such as cinnamon, cardamom and ginger, tickle the senses at first spritz, drying down to a unique roasted flavour of coffee, coffee flowers, geranium, vanilla absolu and smoked incense.