Pearl Oud
Pearl Oud by Kilian is an unisex eau de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with saffron, black pepper and iris, moves into jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang and dries down to oud, patchouli and castoreum. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
- Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.
- Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.
Heart
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
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.
- Castoreum Leathery, smoky and warm. Adds depth and a bit of danger.
Smells like this
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