There are certain fragrances that do more than smell beautiful, they transport you into another world of luxury and intrigue. Assam Oud, also known as Blend No. 66 in our fragrance library, is one such creation.
Rich, warm, and endlessly fascinating, it embodies everything a unique fragrance blend should be: steeped in history, grounded in nature, and dripping with opulence.
What Is Oud and Why Does It Define Luxury Fragrance?
For centuries, oud perfumes have been treasured across the Middle East, where they symbolise wealth, beauty, and hospitality. Today, they continue to define the very essence of a luxury fragrance experience.
Oud, often called liquid gold, is one of the rarest and most coveted ingredients in bespoke fragrance design. Sourced from the resinous heartwood of the agarwood tree, oud forms only when the tree undergoes a rare transformation, producing an oil that is smoky, sweet, earthy, and utterly addictive.
Comments Lloyd Naake, Director.
Inside Blend No. 66: Assam Oud
Our Assam Oud accord is crafted with precision, showcasing the art of fragrance design. It opens with the deep, honeyed sweetness of authentic oud, softened by delicate floral notes of violet and geranium. These add an elegant, velvety lift to oud’s intensity. Moss introduces a grounding green freshness, while patchouli layers in its spicy-woody depth.
Finally, amber and musk complete the composition, giving Assam Oud its long-lasting, sensual finish, a bespoke fragrance accord that lingers long after the evening ends.
Assam Oud in Modern Fragrance Design
One of the most exciting qualities of Assam Oud is its versatility within unique fragrance creation. It blends effortlessly across families. Paired with citrus, it becomes surprisingly fresh and radiant. With rose or jasmine, it transforms into a decadent, romantic statement and combined with woods or amber, it evolves into a dark, resinous masterpiece.
Adds Lloyd.
- Tom Ford Oud Wood: A refined, sensual interpretation with sandalwood and vanilla.
- Dior Oud Ispahan: A velvety oud with rose and incense.
- Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud: Italian elegance meets Middle Eastern depth.
- Versace Oud Noir: Dark, spicy, unapologetically bold.
- Creed Royal Oud: Fresh citrus balanced by cedarwood gravitas.
- Armani Privé Oud Royal: Regal, smoky, unforgettable.
- Gucci Intense Oud: Oud wrapped in amber, incense, and spice.
At our fragrance design experiences, Assam Oud is often chosen by guests seeking something bold, unique, and personal. It’s perfect for those who view perfume not as an accessory, but as an extension of their identity.
Imagine wandering through a spice market at dusk, stepping into a marble hotel lobby in Dubai, or wrapping yourself in cashmere on a cool night - these are the worlds Assam Oud belongs to.
This is not a shy perfume. Assam Oud is confident, magnetic, and unapologetically luxurious. Whether worn on its own or blended into a bespoke fragrance creation, it leaves a trail that is as unforgettable as the wearer.
