{"product_id":"pearl-oud","title":"Pearl Oud","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKilian \u003cstrong\u003ePearl Oud\u003c\/strong\u003e (Eau de Parfum, 2015): Spiced Saffron and Rose over Animalic Oud and Castoreum\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKilian made Pearl Oud as a tribute to the brand's boutique in Doha, and the brief shows: this is a rose-oud aimed at a Middle Eastern sensibility, \u003cstrong\u003eopulent and unafraid\u003c\/strong\u003e. Composed by Christian Provenzano in 2015, it pairs a luminous rose with a \u003cstrong\u003egenuinely animalic base\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is rarer than the polished oud-rose template most houses settle for. It is bold and a little dirty in the best sense. The Pearl Oud decant in Bangladesh is stocked at Aromatica for anyone who wants their rose with some teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saffron, Black Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turkish Rose, Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oud, Castoreum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Scent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening is sharp and spicy, a leathery saffron and a peppery bite that announce the scent before the flowers arrive. Within minutes a rich rose unfolds, both Turkish rose and a rounder rose accord, deep and slightly jammy rather than fresh and dewy. Iris adds a powdery, cool smoothness that tempers the rose, while ylang-ylang lends a creamy floral fullness underneath. The base is the part that separates Pearl Oud from softer rose-ouds, an \u003cstrong\u003eanimalic blend of oud and castoreum\u003c\/strong\u003e that turns leathery, salty and a little raw. The oud itself reads woody and smoky rather than barnyard, but the castoreum keeps the whole thing carnal. Reviewers describe it as a \u003cstrong\u003eprojection and longevity monster\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the strongest performers in the lineup. Some find it challenging on first wear, while rose-oud lovers call it one of the best in the genre. It feels expensive and a touch theatrical, the smell of a heavy gold-capped bottle. This is cold-weather, special-occasion territory rather than an everyday spritz. The dry-down stays smoky and rosy for hours. The castoreum is what makes it divisive, lending a salty, almost leathery animal quality that some love and others find too raw. Iris does quiet work in the heart, adding a cool, powdery sheen that stops the rose from going jammy. The saffron and pepper opening is sharp enough to read as almost incense-like before the rose fully arrives. It is built like a fragrance meant to be noticed across a room, theatrical in the way the early Kilian ouds tended to be. Worn lightly it is gorgeous; worn heavily it can dominate, so restraint pays off. The rose stays sweet while the base turns dry and smoky, and that contrast is the whole appeal, luxurious and a little dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Wear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave it for fall and winter evenings and dressed-up occasions where its power has room to breathe. It is far too strong for a hot afternoon or a quiet office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits someone who loves rose-oud and wants the animalic, full-strength version, and anyone drawn to opulent Middle Eastern style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like Kilian's take on the note, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aromatica.one\/products\/incense-oud-batch-2012\"\u003eIncense Oud (Batch 2012)\u003c\/a\u003e runs smokier and drier and is worth comparing. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aromatica.one\/collections\/kilian\"\u003eKilian collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Aromatica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable as an authentic decant in Bangladesh at Aromatica in 3ml, 5ml, 9ml, and 15ml.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kilian","offers":[{"title":"3ML Decant (45+ sprays)","offer_id":53402329743725,"sku":"KILIAN-PEARL-OUD-53402329743725-3ML","price":1237.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ML Decant (75+ sprays)","offer_id":53402329776493,"sku":"KILIAN-PEARL-OUD-53402329776493-5ML","price":2023.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true},{"title":"9ML Decant (135+ sprays)","offer_id":53402329809261,"sku":"KILIAN-PEARL-OUD-53402329809261-9ML","price":3585.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true},{"title":"15ML Decant (225+ sprays)","offer_id":53402329842029,"sku":"KILIAN-PEARL-OUD-53402329842029-15ML","price":5530.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/5900\/1197\/files\/Kilian-Pearl-Oud-EDP.png?v=1780497146","url":"https:\/\/aromatica.one\/products\/pearl-oud","provider":"AROMATICA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}