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Blooming Oud
Not a scent you'd wear to be noticed — one you'd wear to feel like yourself, in a refined leather office or an intimate evening setting.
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Blooming OudBudget · under $40How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2023 by Zara and crafted by perfumer Alberto Morillas, Blooming Oud is a bold exploration of contrasts. The fragrance opens with an aromatic complexity that blends smoky oud with warm spicy notes, creating an intriguing tension. At its heart, leather adds a touch of rugged sophistication, while animalic undertones lend depth and intrigue. This composition settles into a base of amber, anchoring the scent in rich warmth and sensuality.
Apply two sprays for the full effect; the smoky and spicy notes develop quickly on skin but take about an hour to fully settle. Best suited for evenings or cooler weather when the warmth of the amber and leather can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Blooming Oud, Zara
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
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