Oud Zarian
Oud Zarian by Creed is an unisex eau de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, frankincense, ginger and spices, moves into rose and dries down to oud, patchouli, sandalwood, myrrh, licorice and tonka bean. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Frankincense Bright, peppery, church-like resin. Lifts and cools a fragrance.
- Ginger Warm, zesty and slightly soapy. Bridges citrus and spice.
- Spices Warm spice with no single spice named.
Heart
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Dry-down
- Oud Resinous, medicinal, barnyard-adjacent wood. The most expensive note in perfumery.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
- Licorice Sweet anise with a dark, salty edge. Divisive and distinctive.
- Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
Smells like this
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- Initio Oud for Happiness
- Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire
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