Oud Elixir

Oud Elixir by Véronique Gabai is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with mate and rose, moves into labdanum, saffron, myrrh and cypriol and dries down to oud, patchouli, guaiac wood and amber. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Mate Dry, smoky, bitter green tea. Toasted rather than fresh.
Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.

Heart

Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
Cypriol Also called nagarmotha. Smoky, leathery, earthy — a vetiver relative.

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.
Guaiac Wood Smoky, tarry and slightly sweet. Like a bonfire and roses.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.

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