Oud Sublime
Oud Sublime by Parfums de Nicolaï is an unisex eau de parfum in the premium price tier. It opens with artemisia, davana and ambrette seed, moves into oud, cedarwood, patchouli, rose and coriander and dries down to incense, styrax, amber and musk. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Artemisia Bitter and silvery-herbal. Wormwood, the backbone of a fougère.
- Davana Odd and gorgeous — apricot jam, rum and dried herbs at once.
- Ambrette Seed The only natural musk. Pear-like, warm and slightly boozy.
Heart
- Oud Resinous, medicinal, barnyard-adjacent wood. The most expensive note in perfumery.
- Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
Dry-down
- Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.
- Styrax Smoky, leathery balsam. Slightly rubbery and dark.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Smells like this
- Afnan Arjowaan
- Heeley Agarwoud
- Tom Ford Oud Fleur
- Mizensir Rose Exaltante
- Montale Oudrising
- Carner Barcelona Botafumeiro
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