The story
The idea
Guerlain approaches oud with a French hand: few notes, noble materials, a clean outline. Oud Essentiel does not chase opulence for its own sake. It puts the wood at the centre and gives it air, a flower and smoke.
The accord
Saffron opens, golden and spiced, brightened by the green freshness of geranium. In the heart, oud unfolds its smoky depth, rounded by rose and held in place by dry cedar. The base gathers leather, incense and guaiac wood.
On the skin
The opening is warm and luminous, then the wood quickly takes the centre. Leather and incense rise slowly and give the scent its grain. It lasts a very long time and leaves a clear trail: it stays on clothing long after you have gone.
When to wear it
In the evening, in autumn and winter, for a reception, a wedding or a grand occasion. It sits just as well on a woman as on a man. A measured amount on the neck and wrists, a touch on clothing.
