The oriental fragrance from the Collection of Grands Crus de Berdoues
What is more, it has been a few years since this great house of creation plunges us into the heart of the Orient through all the more prestigious materials than the others. This time, it's the turn of the very last Oud Essentiel to join this great family of fragrances. This highlights a precious and bewitching wood, more than ever sublimated by the unrivaled know-how of Guerlain.
The elegance of Guerlain's Absolus d'Orient
Guerlain's Absolus d'Orient collection pushes the excellence and elegance of the house of Guerlain to their peak. In this case, this assortment was initiated by the conception of Santal Royal perfumes.in 2015 and Ambre Eternal in 2016. The idea, through these fragrances, is quite simply to highlight the most famous raw materials on the planet. However, the Guerlain family has always been fascinated by the countries of the Middle East. These distant lands have inspired the perfumers of this brand many times. However, as if to pay tribute to this inexhaustible source of creativity, Guerlain has this time chosen to highlight oud wood. Very popular in recent years by perfumers, this is a raw material that sells for a high price. Indeed, oud wood is very popular for its woody, leathery and slightly smoky trail. What is more, it is a rather complicated product to obtain. It has been used for centuries for medicinal and spiritual purposes by eastern populations. As a result, it gives this perfume a kind of timelessness, spirituality and universality.
The woody and sensual scent of Oud Essentiel
Oud Essentiel is a fragrance that we owe to one of the best perfumers on the planet: Thierry Wasser. This became the exclusive nose of the Guerlain house in 2008. Here, he chose to display all the nobility of his brand through a single recipe. Indeed, if the oud wood that composes this fragrance is particularly precious, it is not the only prestigious element of this essence. In addition, Oud Essentiel also contains saffron, a spice called "red gold". Her heart, meanwhile, is made of rose. This flower immediately gives more elegance to this perfume. Its wake, on the other hand, is more woody. Oud Essentiel contains in particular guaiac wood and cedar. The leather gives it more animality. Finally, the whole thing is coated with incense for more mystery. Like always, Oud Essentiel is presented to us in the legendary Guerlain bottle. Inspired by the bee bottle, this container has a cylindrical shape covered with a dome. Entirely lacquered in black, this time it plays on the contrasts between the dark opacity and sparkling golden nuances. This blend of colors and its arabesques instantly plunge us into the heart of the Orient.