Oud Stars - Indochine Parfum

The promise of an oud scent is boundless complexity- with the myriad of smoky, creamy, animalic, green, and spicy tones that quality oud is capable of, each sniff can potentially yield a new, exciting experience. While this is all too often lost in practice, Indochine offers a uniquely Xerjoff version of this complexity, pairing a shapeshifting oud against a signature XJ palette of indulgently gourmand fruits and luscious European florals for a sweet, smoky floral oud that reveals new dimensions with each passing moment. At first, the sweet fruit leaps off the skin, a mouthwatering candied strawberry brightened with Brasilian orange and a tingle of pink pepper. But soon enough, rich and sensual Bulgarian rose carries the moment, freshened with a surrounding bouquet of peony and freesia. Everything is building into an oud that plays off sweet and lush alike with smoky and creamy facets, imparting an almost mystical elegance. Truly a fragrance of rare distinction, Indochine is a sophisticated oud with great rewards for a discerning wearer.