Originally an extremely limited release of a bergamot-oud fragrance, the original batch of which sold out (all 16 bottles) and become something of an underground sensation. For years this seemed impossible to remake because the original oud oil, green peppercorn and tea materials had become unavailable, but we’ve since managed to source a similar oud and juice it with some seriously stinky high-grade stuff to create something that is possibly even better. There’s a lot going on here but it fuses seamlessly into a smooth woody-musky-peppery bergamot amber-woods accord with hints of black tea. Surprisingly clean for an oud fragrance and also extremely long-lasting for a citrus, especially on cloth, with complex woody qualities throughout. Not your usual rose-oud thing nor your typical barnyard oud, this is an original take on oud that emphasizes its woody, tea-like and ambery qualities and takes advantage of the fixation it provides. Notes include bergamot, soapy aldehydes, black tea, saffron, green peppercorn, cabreuva, cypriol, patchouli, amber, vetiver Haiti, oud Assam, sandalwood, white musks.

Available only as 50ml EDP.

1/2024 Unfortunately my supplier for the two attars used in Assam (as well as the original oud oil) has gone out of business and so far I haven’t been able to source similar attars from other suppliers. After the current inventory (8 bottles currently) runs out, I’ll probably release the remainder of this batch as a limited edition unless I can find a decent source for substitutes.

9/2023 the new batch is excellent, possibly the best one yet.

5/2023 There’s a new batch, now available as samples, with a new high-grade Cambodian oud oil along with the Assam, toned-down saffron, more castoreum, and a stronger black tea impression, especially in the opening.