Discover Oud Essentiel by Guerlain, a Unisex Eau de Parfum from the Absolus Allegoria collection celebrating the richest and most sensual facets of oud wood. Saffron and geranium introduce the fragrance before oud, Bulgarian rose and Atlas cedar form its deep woody heart, settling into leather, guaiac wood and frankincense.
Guerlain presents Oud Essentiel as a tribute to the most sumptuous facets of legendary oud. Revealed in the darkness of night, the precious wood displays its full strength and depth against smooth rose and mysterious leather, creating a refined encounter between Eastern richness and Guerlain elegance.
Created by Thierry Wasser, Guerlain Master Perfumer, Oud Essentiel originally debuted in 2017 within Les Absolus d’Orient and is now presented as part of the House’s Absolus Allegoria collection.
Top Notes
The fragrance opens with saffron and geranium.
Saffron introduces dry, warm spice with a subtly leathery nuance, while geranium adds fresh green aromatic character and balance.
Heart Notes
At the heart are oud, Bulgarian rose and Atlas cedar.
Oud forms the fragrance’s dark resinous core, while Bulgarian rose brings polished floral softness. Atlas cedar adds a dry woody structure that reinforces the depth of the composition.
Base Notes
The composition settles into leather, guaiac wood and frankincense.
Leather creates a powerful sensual character with subtle animalic facets, guaiac wood introduces smoky woody density, and frankincense adds a mysterious resinous finish.
Fragrance Notes
- Top notes: Saffron, Geranium
- Heart notes: Oud, Bulgarian Rose, Atlas Cedar
- Base notes: Leather, Guaiac Wood, Frankincense