11 community ratings

Kayu Kretek Batak Edition

2025UnisexClassic

8.8/ 10

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11 ratings

N•O•A•M Kayu Kretek Batak Edition is a smoky, resinous unisex fragrance built around Indian oud, Sumatran benzoin and burley tobacco; it has been discontinued.

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Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Narcissus absolute Oakmoss Jasmine sambac

Sumatran vanilla

Sumatran benzoin Papua oud Star anise Cinnamon Indian oud

Muhuhu

Black tea Muskrat Mace Civet

Tolu balm absolute

Smoked sage

Indonesian oud

Timorese red sandalwood

Indonesian lime

Assam oud

White lotus absolute

Oud resin

Burley tobacco

Virginia tobacco

Resins Ginger Hay

Bay rum

Malayan oud Mysore sandalwood

Patchouli CO2

Andaliman pepper

Indonesian vetiver

Clove Indonesian patchouli Brown ambergris

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Resinous

What does Kayu Kretek Batak Edition smell like?

Several oud types, cinnamon, clove and star anise form the spine of the scent, together with tobacco. Narcissus absolute, jasmine sambac and white lotus add a floral layer, while Sumatran vanilla and benzoin bring a resinous sweetness. Oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver give it an earthy, green base, and smoked sage deepens the smoky feel; civet and muskrat add an animal warmth.

The fresh and citrus accords stay in the background, with Indonesian lime hinting at that side. Overall it moves in a dense, woody and spicy direction.