Musk Aoud

Roja Parfums, 2013, unisex

woody, amber, spicy, sweet and rose

Notes

Bergamot Sparkling peel of a green-gold citrus, juicy and slightly floral, with a bitter edge that keeps it elegant.
Lemon Sharp, zesty and clean, like a freshly scored peel.

Rose Petals, honey and a touch of wine; can lean fresh and dewy or deep and jammy.
Jasmine Sweet, heady white blossom with an indolic, almost animal warmth.
Ylang-Ylang Banana-tinged, custardy and sweetly floral, with a smooth tropical glow.

Oud Dark, resinous, smoky and slightly medicinal wood, with a rich, leathery depth.
Musk Soft, clean, skin-like warmth, from fresh laundry to warm skin.
Labdanum Sticky, golden, leathery-ambery resin with a warm, animal-like sweetness.
Leather Dry, supple and slightly smoky, like worn hide.
Tonka Bean Warm, sweet, hay-like and almondy, with a vanilla-tobacco softness.
Vanilla Warm, creamy, sweet and slightly smoky, like a custard-soft cloud.
Ambrette Soft, nutty, musky seed with a pear-like and skin-like warmth.
Birch Smoky, tarry and leathery, with a campfire-like intensity.
Nutmeg Warm, nutty and slightly sweet spice with a soft, powdery depth.
Oakmoss Damp forest floor, bittersweet and slightly salty-green.
Patchouli Earthy, damp and chocolatey, dark leaf with a camphor edge.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky and softly sweet wood, smooth as polished timber.