903 Oud Ilam - Perfume Extract

The Nepalese berry note up top is so tart and fresh it almost tricks you before the saffron and that dark, animalic base slide in. I put it on at noon and could still catch whiffs of that woody musk on my scarf the next morning. It’s got a real edge to it, not a safe crowd-pleaser.

The saffron and berry combo hits this perfect balance of warm and fresh that I’ve never smelled before, and the extract lasts on my skin for a full workday without fading. It’s got this wild, almost animalic edge that feels intimate but not overpowering, exactly what I wanted for nights out.

That sharp contrast between the Nepalese berries and saffron hits you right away, but it settles into something much darker and deeper on the skin. I've worn it for a full day and the sillage stays surprisingly close yet present, which feels right for its woodland character.