Archipelago

The scent rests on three separate ouds: Papua oud, Malayan oud and Borneo oud. The notes have no top, heart or base split, so it reads as one whole. Woody is the dominant character, with a green freshness and a spicy warmth alongside it. Resinous and earthy accords set it on a dry, dense, natural footing. There is nothing sweet or powdery here; it is a plain, heavy picture for people who like oud. Its profile sits close to Hikayat Seri Karas (Perfume Oil) and Agar Aura Mulia.