Leather
Unconventional
Woody
Top Notescuminjasmine
Heartincensepapyruspatchoulisaffron
Base Notesbirch tarcedarwoodlabdanumoudsandalwoodvetiver
Tags
#smoky
Style
for her
unisex
Perfumer: Luca Maffei
It's a perfume built around natural oud and it meticulously highlights most nuances oud might posess: dry driftwood, then a mushroomy damp stump aroma, smoky charred logs and suddenly soft honeyed amber and green leaves.
Oud accords are often made safer and sweeter in a lot of perfumes. However, natural oud oil would only be distilled from a certain type of tree developing a fungal infection and responding to it in its own chemical way. Hence real oud oil smells both like old damp wood and at the same time like some clean smelling medicinal substance and lots of aromatic shades in between.
Oud Imperial explores this dichotomy of earthy vs. sunny, ancient vs. fresh, decay vs. renewal and so on.
Also available as an extrait. The EdP option smells drier and more like a damp autumn forest (and has a peculiar mushroom effect). The extrait of Oud Imperial is more ambery (softer) and the smokiness of natural oud is much more pronounced.
Perris are rebalancing each composition for the extrait version. They shift the focus from the top notes to the base raising the amounts of base ingredients to achieve a richer, more opulent and luxurious effect. Pure indulgence in the theme.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An autumn afternoon returning from wet woodland, with smoke still clinging to a wool coat: Oud Imperial carries that earthy, slightly untamed register indoors. Its damp-wood and leathery facets suit unhurried conversation, giving the wearer a presence that feels textured rather than polished.
How to wear
Cool autumn and winter weather is a natural setting for its damp woods, birch tar and incense. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing, allowing body warmth to soften the smoky edges. In warm weather or close quarters, apply more sparingly so the earthy oud remains a detail rather than the dominant presence.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy oud’s less domesticated side: damp timber, earthy patchouli, incense and smoky leather rather than a sweet, cushioned wood accord. It will appeal to lovers of unconventional woody fragrances who welcome mushroomy and medicinal nuances alongside amber warmth.
Release year
2012
The nose
Luca Maffei is an Italian perfumer and co-founder of Atelier Fragranze Milano, whose work spans independent fragrance houses and established perfume brands. His compositions often balance clearly defined raw materials with contemporary structure. Created in collaboration with Gian Luca Perris, Oud Imperial explores natural oud through smoky, earthy and softly ambery contrasts.
Collaborators
Gian Luca Perris, the house’s founder and creative director, collaborated with Luca Maffei on Oud Imperial, providing creative leadership for its interpretation of natural oud within the Black Collection.
Perris Monte Carlo’s story
Perris Monte Carlo places raw materials and the craft of perfumery ahead of decorative notions of luxury. The house combines traditional perfume knowledge with modern extraction techniques, seeking distinctive natural ingredients while promoting olfactory education and the preservation of perfume culture.
Oud Imperial’s concept
Oud Imperial’s inspiration is a misty Southeast Asian forest, where Aquilaria trees conceal precious agarwood. The house’s narrative connects oud’s contemplative associations with sensuality; the fragrance translates that imagery into contrasts of damp wood, smoke and warmth. It belongs to the Black Collection, dedicated to precious perfumery materials.
Extra info
Oud Imperial explicitly features natural oud, not simply an oud-style accord. A separate Extrait was presented at Pitti Fragranze in 2015; its development involved a different oud oil, increased natural oud content and reduced incense, making it a rebalanced composition rather than merely a stronger version of the Eau de Parfum.
Featured in edits and sample packs
In The Mood For OudSmokestack
Out of stock£160.00, 100 ml EdP
£133.33 your price
Top Notescuminjasmine
Heartincensepapyruspatchoulisaffron
Base Notesbirch tarcedarwoodlabdanumoudsandalwoodvetiver
Tags
#smoky
Style
for her
unisex
Perfumer: Luca Maffei
It's a perfume built around natural oud and it meticulously highlights most nuances oud might posess: dry driftwood, then a mushroomy damp stump aroma, smoky charred logs and suddenly soft honeyed amber and green leaves.
Oud accords are often made safer and sweeter in a lot of perfumes. However, natural oud oil would only be distilled from a certain type of tree developing a fungal infection and responding to it in its own chemical way. Hence real oud oil smells both like old damp wood and at the same time like some clean smelling medicinal substance and lots of aromatic shades in between.
Oud Imperial explores this dichotomy of earthy vs. sunny, ancient vs. fresh, decay vs. renewal and so on.
Also available as an extrait. The EdP option smells drier and more like a damp autumn forest (and has a peculiar mushroom effect). The extrait of Oud Imperial is more ambery (softer) and the smokiness of natural oud is much more pronounced.
Perris are rebalancing each composition for the extrait version. They shift the focus from the top notes to the base raising the amounts of base ingredients to achieve a richer, more opulent and luxurious effect. Pure indulgence in the theme.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An autumn afternoon returning from wet woodland, with smoke still clinging to a wool coat: Oud Imperial carries that earthy, slightly untamed register indoors. Its damp-wood and leathery facets suit unhurried conversation, giving the wearer a presence that feels textured rather than polished.
How to wear
Cool autumn and winter weather is a natural setting for its damp woods, birch tar and incense. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing, allowing body warmth to soften the smoky edges. In warm weather or close quarters, apply more sparingly so the earthy oud remains a detail rather than the dominant presence.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy oud’s less domesticated side: damp timber, earthy patchouli, incense and smoky leather rather than a sweet, cushioned wood accord. It will appeal to lovers of unconventional woody fragrances who welcome mushroomy and medicinal nuances alongside amber warmth.
Release year
2012
The nose
Luca Maffei is an Italian perfumer and co-founder of Atelier Fragranze Milano, whose work spans independent fragrance houses and established perfume brands. His compositions often balance clearly defined raw materials with contemporary structure. Created in collaboration with Gian Luca Perris, Oud Imperial explores natural oud through smoky, earthy and softly ambery contrasts.
Collaborators
Gian Luca Perris, the house’s founder and creative director, collaborated with Luca Maffei on Oud Imperial, providing creative leadership for its interpretation of natural oud within the Black Collection.
Perris Monte Carlo’s story
Perris Monte Carlo places raw materials and the craft of perfumery ahead of decorative notions of luxury. The house combines traditional perfume knowledge with modern extraction techniques, seeking distinctive natural ingredients while promoting olfactory education and the preservation of perfume culture.
Oud Imperial’s concept
Oud Imperial’s inspiration is a misty Southeast Asian forest, where Aquilaria trees conceal precious agarwood. The house’s narrative connects oud’s contemplative associations with sensuality; the fragrance translates that imagery into contrasts of damp wood, smoke and warmth. It belongs to the Black Collection, dedicated to precious perfumery materials.
Extra info
Oud Imperial explicitly features natural oud, not simply an oud-style accord. A separate Extrait was presented at Pitti Fragranze in 2015; its development involved a different oud oil, increased natural oud content and reduced incense, making it a rebalanced composition rather than merely a stronger version of the Eau de Parfum.
Featured in edits and sample packs
In The Mood For OudSmokestack