Illuminum 2026 EDT

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Black Oud 2026

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Illuminum Black Oud 2026 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026. Black Oud 2026 settles into a heart of Animalic, Oud, Patchouli, and Clove. Illuminum's Black Oud 2026 carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a properly divisive beast. Intense, animalic, and definitely not for the faint-hearted. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it kind of oud, so don't expect to please everyone but you'll certainly be remembered.
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Black Oud 2026 Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its potent animalic and woody accords, this is far too intense for office or casual wear. It leans heavily towards formal events and evenings where making a powerful, memorable statement is the goal, ideally for special occasions where its unique character can truly shine.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove

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

Black Oud 2026 plunges straight into a deep, dark forest. It's a primal, unyielding blend where the raw, leathery growl of animalic notes is front and centre, entwined with the smoky, resinous depth of true oud. A dark, earthy patchouli underpins it all, while a subtle, almost medicinal clove adds a hint of warm spice, creating a dense and enigmatic aura that speaks of ancient woods and shadowy caverns. Very intense, very distinctive.

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