Maksim Perfume 2024 Extrait

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Oud Indochine

by Rajesh Balkrishnan , Maxim Bortnikov

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Maksim Perfume Oud Indochine is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Rajesh Balkrishnan and Maxim Bortnikov. Oud Indochine opens with Cardamom, Saffron, and Vanilla, settles into a heart of Guaiac Wood, Beeswax, Labdanum, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Cacao Pod, Indian Oud, and Thailand Oud. Maksim Perfume's Oud Indochine carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly opulent oud that's smooth, complex, and divisive. For some, it's a masterpiece of gourmand and woody notes; for others, a muddled mess or too familiar. Not a safe blind buy, but a must-try for serious oud enthusiasts.
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Oud Indochine 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a strong, long-lasting fragrance with significant sillage, making it less suitable for office wear. Its opulent and complex character, along with its gourmand and woody notes, make it perfect for evening dates and formal events, especially in colder weather. It's too heavy for casual daytime or sport. Reviews consistently highlight its suitability for colder nights and sophisticated settings.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Oud Indochine opens with a striking, almost blinding intensity where rich cardamom and saffron meet a parched vanilla, setting the stage for a dramatic oriental journey. The heart unfolds with smoky frankincense and myrrh, sweetened by a honeyed beeswax, while guaiac wood and labdanum lend a leathery, resinous depth. The real star, a complex blend of Indian, Thai, and other ouds, is cradled by dark chocolate and cacao, giving a dry, powdery gourmand edge that never tips into cloying sweetness. Birch tar provides an earthy, smoky finish, rounded by ambergris for a smooth, lingering warmth.

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