BLACK OUD
Bergamot leads through a floral heart to oud and sandalwood in a floral woody scent inspired by ink painting.
Perfumer: Chihiro Murai
BLACK OUD
About This Fragrance
BLACK OUD is a floral woody eau de parfum from R fragrance. The brand describes it through the transparent gradations of Japanese ink painting and the dignified presence of kyara in its imagery. The pared-back richness of a stone garden is another part of the fragrance's stated concept. These references describe an artistic intention; they do not establish the use of natural kyara in the formula.
Scent Profile
The official note structure has a top, middle, and base. Bergamot opens the composition. Geranium, rose, and iris form its floral heart. Amber, musk, oud, patchouli, and sandalwood appear in the base. The sequence places flowers between the citrus opening and the deeper woods, giving the name's dark suggestion a more varied structure.
Who It's For
BLACK OUD is worth trying if a floral path into woody notes appeals to you. One wearer described the oud impression as surprisingly light and the projection as restrained. That account is a useful reason to test the fragrance at close range, while leaving room for your own experience of its strength and development.
