RumOpens with
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
Bertrand DuchaufourThe nose · 120 fragrances · also made Jubilation 40 Man (2023)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
The Different Company · Sold as unisex
Oud Shamash
The quiet intensity of a private study filled with books and warm spices, where the scent of aged wood and subtle leather invites introspection.
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49%Similar accords, often for less24 Carat Pure Gold · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Oud Shamash by The Different Company was launched in 2011, crafted by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. This composition opens with the warmth of rum and saffron, bringing a rich, spicy aroma that immediately captures attention. As it evolves, notes of cinnamon, oud, and patchouli add depth, creating an earthy and balsamic character that is both complex and inviting. The base notes of vanilla, ambergris, and leather round out the scent with a smoky, powdery finish.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points — this fragrance develops best close to skin. The rum and saffron top notes are short-lived but punchy, so it’s the earthy base that carries the day.
Fig. 01 — Oud Shamash, The Different Company
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Bertrand Duchaufour
The world traveler's noseBertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
“The art of perfumery must be at the same time, innovative, harmonius, and “sent bon”.”
Bertrand Duchaufour · CaFleureBon, October 2010
Designer The Different Company
More from the house · founded 2000 · France
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 10%.