2024
903 Oud Ilam
Serge de OliveiraThe nose · 11 fragrances · also made Ylang Cananga (2021)Portrait →

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903 Oud Ilam

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.

3.5520 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
warm spicypatchouliwoodyoudfresh spicyearthy
903 Oud Ilam

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting50% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak17%
Weak0%
Moderate34%
Long lasting50%
Eternal0%
SillageModerate34% say strong or enormous
Intimate17%
Moderate50%
Strong34%
Enormous0%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine50%
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Unisex50%
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Feminine0%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

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.

How to wear it

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.

Fig. 01 — 903 Oud Ilam, Bon Parfumeur

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03 · The nose

Serge de Oliveira

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.

11fragrances

Designer Bon Parfumeur

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Adds citrus, aromatic and mossy; shares patchouli.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.55/ 5 · 20 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 20%, disliked or hated by 15%.

Love20%
Like35%
OK30%
Dislike10%
Hate5%
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