Olfactory Laboratory ExpLOud Eau De Parfum

“ExpLOud marks the beginning of a new collaboration for Laboratorio Olfattivo: with Pierre Guéros, creator of fragrances for Symrise, in whom we found great humanity and sensitivity, typical of someone who has traveled a lot, with the will and curiosity to experience different cultures. The understanding was immediate and, by virtue of 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 very precious Oud that does not obscure, but finds and gives light, thanks to floral notes that lift its tones, allowing us to offer a new interpretation of a raw material that has already seen many representations on the market.”

“Oud is the quintessence of woody notes. 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 place 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. In addition, I chose a combination of three exceptional raw materials: a fraction of Patchouli to convey the darkness of oud, Sandalwood to reveal a light and milky effect that is addictive and finally our precious Vetiver from Madagascar that gives an earthy and slightly smoky imprint. These three elements combined are like a hybrid of a perfect wood. Finally, the addition of Oud Boya emphasizes the woody and oriental character of the fragrance.”

Top Notes: Black Pepper Essential Oil, Nutmeg Essential Oil, Red Berry Extract, Coriander, Olibanum

Heart Notes: Gardenia Magnolan®, Lilybelle®, Cypriol essential oil

Base Notes: Ajmal Oud Essential Oil, Boya Oud Essential Oil, Sandalwood Essential Oil, Madagascar Vetiver*, Patchouli Essential Oil, Ambrocenide® Ambrostar®