{"product_id":"aqua-oud","title":"Aqua Oud – Woody Floral Extrait de Parfum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAqua Oud by Karakash\u003c\/strong\u003e is a woody, floral, and spicy unisex \u003cstrong\u003eperfume extract\u003c\/strong\u003e, created by \u003cstrong\u003eMohammad Tammam Mando\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is the cypress leaf that opens, not its wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwelve fragrances, seven perfumers, one single year\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarakash Perfume\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eTurkish\u003c\/strong\u003e haute parfumerie house, and its history is unique in that \u003cstrong\u003eall twelve of its fragrances were launched in the same year, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003ea complete collection from the outset\u003c\/strong\u003e, unlike most houses, which build their catalog one reference at a time. Even more unusual: these twelve creations are signed by \u003cstrong\u003eseven different noses\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eMohammad Tammam Mando, Jean-Michel Santorini, Amandine Galliano, Marc Zini, Marie Huguenot, Laure-Leta Jacquet, and Émilie Bouge\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003ebottles are sculptural\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the house's narrative revolves around \u003cstrong\u003eself-preparation and confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAn opening of cypress leaf and saffron\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecypress leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e opens the composition — \u003cstrong\u003egreen, resinous, and fresh, very different from cypress wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is drier and heavier. \u003cstrong\u003eSaffron\u003c\/strong\u003e brings its leathery facet, \u003cstrong\u003ecardamom\u003c\/strong\u003e its camphoraceous freshness, \u003cstrong\u003emugwort\u003c\/strong\u003e its herbal bitterness, and \u003cstrong\u003ebergamot\u003c\/strong\u003e its citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA heart of Bulgarian rose and jasmine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBulgarian rose\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ejasmine\u003c\/strong\u003e establish the floral, while \u003cstrong\u003egrapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e brightens it with a zesty bitterness. \u003cstrong\u003eNutmeg\u003c\/strong\u003e adds spice, while \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emusk\u003c\/strong\u003e begin to round out the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA base of agarwood and leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eagarwood\u003c\/strong\u003e finally arrives, accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003ecedar\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esandalwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eleather\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eAmber\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etonka bean\u003c\/strong\u003e bring \u003cstrong\u003ethe balsamic warmth that softens an otherwise very severe base\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe house's signature touch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cypress leaf, not the wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e The distinction is not merely cosmetic: \u003cstrong\u003ethe leaf provides a bright, almost camphoraceous green, whereas the wood would provide a dry, funereal note\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is this choice that \u003cstrong\u003emakes the word \u003cem\u003eaqua\u003c\/em\u003e possible in the name\u003c\/strong\u003e, even though the composition ends with agarwood and leather. \u003cstrong\u003eMugwort\u003c\/strong\u003e follows the same logic: \u003cstrong\u003ea green bitterness to delay the arrival of the oud for as long as possible\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor whom, and for what occasions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoody, floral, and spicy, this extract is for those who love \u003cstrong\u003eouds and resinous greens\u003c\/strong\u003e, and are looking for \u003cstrong\u003eagarwood preceded by true freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. All year round, preferably in the evening. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is the most contrasting of the twelve.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eAqua Oud Karakash\u003c\/strong\u003e, a leaf makes possible what the wood would have forbidden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KARAKASH","offers":[{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":54414976680200,"sku":"PROD-000453","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/odorare.fr\/en\/products\/aqua-oud","provider":"Odorare Parfumerie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}