LABORATORIO OLFATTIVO EXPLOUD
Concentration 12%
"ExpLOud marks the beginning of a new collaboration for Laboratorio Olfattivo: with Pierre Guéros, fragrance creator for Symrise, in whom we found a profound humanity and sensitivity, typical of someone who has traveled extensively, with a desire and curiosity to experience different cultures. We immediately connected, and given his ability to translate his long stay in the Middle East into perfume, we decided to entrust him with "our vision" of Oud. Thus, ExpLOud was born, a true explosion of a precious Oud that does not obscure, but finds and illuminates, thanks to floral notes that lift its tones, offering a new interpretation of a raw material that has already seen many commercial representations." “Oud is the quintessential woody note. It is unique both for its olfactory profile and for the sociocultural interest it generates. I wanted to work on this note as if it were a faceted diamond, the most precious raw material imaginable. I had the opportunity to work with an extraordinary quality of Oud from Ajmal, a town in India. This is a note that represents the perfect balance between all the facets of oud: smoky, powerful, leathery, slightly animalic, vibrant, addictive. What makes this fragrance perfectly unique is a fresh and floral Magnolia – the Lilybelle accord in the heart, which projects the fragrance into a more joyful and enthusiastic dimension. Lilybelle® in particular gives an almost aquatic character to the fragrance, allowing the perfume to breathe. I also used an overdose of Ambrocenide® and Ambrostar® which guarantee unique intensity, projection and vitality. These molecules can virtually make a perfume last forever. Furthermore, I chose a combination of three exceptional raw materials: a fraction of Patchouli conveys the darkness of oud, sandalwood reveals a light, milky, addictive effect, and finally, our precious Madagascar vetiver lends an earthy, slightly smoky edge. These three elements combined are like a perfect wood hybrid. Finally, the addition of Boya oud emphasizes the woody, oriental character of the fragrance.
Top notes: Black pepper essential oil, Nutmeg essential oil, Red berry extract, Coriander, Olibanum
Heart notes: Magnolan® gardenia, Lilybelle®, Cypriol essential oil
Base notes: Ajmal oud essential oil, Boya oud essential oil, Sandalwood essential oil, Madagascar vetiver*, Patchouli essential oil, Ambrocenide® Ambrostar®