Le Palais de Sulaymân

The notes read as a single whole: Indian oud and Assam oud build a woody core throughout, while New Zealand sandalwood softens it. Sumatran and Somalian benzoin add a resinous, sweetish warmth, which French vanilla deepens. Persian saffron carries the spicy and slightly leathery side, Indian cistus strengthens the earthy, oriental feel, and Madagascan ylang-ylang smooths the harder edges with a floral touch. It suits those who like a dense, dark, eastern style; Al Rehab Oudy and Swiss Arabian Dehn el Oud Shaheen have a close profile.