Bon Parfumeur 2024 Extrait

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903 Oud Ilam

by Serge de Oliveira

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Bon Parfumeur 903 Oud Ilam is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Serge de Oliveira. 903 Oud Ilam opens with Sichuan Pepper, Saffron, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Oud. Bon Parfumeur's 903 Oud Ilam carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This isn't for the faint of heart, or for those with an aversion to deeply earthy, almost animalic scents. Prepare for a full-on, no-holds-barred experience with patchouli and oud at the forefront; it's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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903 Oud Ilam Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Built on warm spicy, patchouli and woody - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its potent, earthy, and potentially polarising profile, this isn't suitable for office wear where subtlety is key. It's better suited for evenings or specific events where a bold statement is desired, though the strength might overwhelm in very intimate settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with a sharp, intriguing kick of Sichuan pepper, saffron, and coriander, this scent immediately signals a bold presence. Soon, iris introduces a touch of powdery mystique, quickly overtaken by an insistent, earthy patchouli that grounds the composition firmly. The base reveals a powerful, almost medicinal oud, balanced by creamy sandalwood and a subtle, enduring musk, creating a deep, resonant finish that lingers with authority.

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