Base Note

Oud

Deep, smoky, and resinous with warm woody undertones and a faint sweetness that lingers on the skin.

Oud is the soul of the Nishi Noir collection, a note of shadow and warmth that transforms on skin. It is not merely an ingredient but an atmosphere, evoking candlelit rooms, aged wood, and the quiet confidence of the hours after midnight.

Provenance

The Origin

Oud is born from the heartwood of agarwood trees, Aquilaria species, native to the forests of Southeast Asia. When the tree is infected by a particular mold, it produces a dark, fragrant resin as a defense mechanism, a process that can take decades.

In Perfumery

Why We Use It

Oud is one of the most precious and expensive raw materials in perfumery. Its complexity and depth make it a cornerstone of luxury fragrance, adding richness, longevity, and an unmistakable sense of opulence. No synthetic has ever replicated its full character.

Featuring Oud