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By Kilian · Sold as unisex
Amber Oud
The quiet intensity of an evening spent in an antique shop, surrounded by the rich scents of aged wood and warm incense.
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Amber OudLuxury · $250+
42%Similar accords, often for lessEau Claire des Merveilles · HermèsPremium tier, $100–250 · shares amber and vanille8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011 by By Kilian and crafted by perfumer Calice Becker, Amber Oud is an Oriental Woody fragrance for both women and men. This scent opens with a fresh spicy accord that cuts through the richness of its base notes — amber, vanilla, and woody accords layered with warm spices and powdery undertones. The composition balances the sweetness of vanilla with the earthy warmth of oud, creating a complex yet harmonious olfactory experience.
Amber Oud has a long-lasting nature but moderate sillage. A single spray is enough to carry you through the day as it slowly unfolds its notes on your skin. Given its warmth, it pairs best with cooler evenings or indoor settings.
Fig. 01 — Amber Oud, By Kilian
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Calice Becker
Flowers inside a bottle of eau de cologneCalice Becker (Asancheyev-Becker) is a French master perfumer and director of the Givaudan Perfumery School, whose fascination with perfume began as a child asking how flowers get inside a bottle of eau de cologne.
“I like to add a dose of intrigue because nothing catches the attention of a touch of something unexpected.”
Calice Becker · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio); primary not located
Designer By Kilian
More from the house · founded 2007 · Ireland
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With By Kilian Black Oud
Adds oud, rose and smoky; shares four accords.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 11%.