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903 Oud Ilam

903 Oud Ilam by Bon Parfumeur is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men

The Quick Read

Respected, if divisive — a warm spicy, patchouli composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall wear — and genuinely unisex.

spicy complexityearthy warmthrich woodsmokeintriguing depthsophisticated
3.55· 20 Ratings
Created bySerge de Oliveira
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Launched in 2024, 903 Oud Ilam by Bon Parfumeur is the latest creation from perfumer Serge de Oliveira. This Oriental Woody fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of saffron and Sichuan pepper, which add a fresh spicy twist to the composition. As it settles, patchouli and iris bring earthy depth, while oud and sandalwood anchor the base with rich, woody warmth. The metallic and balsamic notes create an intriguing contrast, making this fragrance both complex and captivating.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak5.3k
Weak0
Moderate10.7k
Long16.0k
Eternal0
Sillage
Intimate5.3k
Moderate16.0k
Strong10.7k
Enormous0

Application Tips

Given its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, one or two sprays are sufficient. The fragrance blooms slowly over time, so it's best applied ahead of an evening out or a day where you want a scent that evolves with you.

03 · The Nose

Serge de Oliveira

Founding perfumer · 11 fragrances

Serge de Oliveira portrait

Serge de Oliveira began his career in 2002 as an assistant at IFF under perfumer Richard Ibanez, developing an affinity for woody notes like vetiver and patchouli. He joined Robertet in Grasse, becoming a perfumer there in 2013 before moving to its Paris creative centre, and is known as an 'author perfumer' working in natural perfumery, collaborating with brands including Ormaie and 100BON.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The quiet intensity of a rare book room where the scent of aged leather and warm spices fills the air, inviting you to lose yourself in its layers.

Fig. 01 — 903 Oud Ilam, Bon Parfumeur

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06 · The Room

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