Black Oud
“Black Oud by By Kilian is a Oriental fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a woody, warm spicy composition with a amber undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Black Oud by By Kilian, launched in 2014, is a sophisticated and complex fragrance that embodies the brand's eco-luxe ethos. The composition opens with rose and geranium, giving way to a heart of cardamom and pink pepper before settling into a smoky, balsamic base that includes oud, incense, sandalwood, and musk. This unisex scent is an ode to the rich, warm, and spicy notes that define it, creating a compelling contrast between its bright top notes and its deep, enveloping base.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Black Oud to pulse points for a lasting warmth that unfolds over time. It's best worn in cooler settings where its smoky base notes can fully emerge without overpowering.
Calice Becker
Founding perfumer · 103 fragrances · French
Calice Asancheyev-Becker is a French master perfumer and director of Givaudan Perfumery School. As of 2018 she was president of the International Society of Perfume Creators.
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The story behind the bottle.
The hushed glow of an office library, where the scent of aged books and warm spices blend with the subtle musk of polished wood.
Fig. 01 — Black Oud, By Kilian
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