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assam oud

assam oud

Featured in 36 perfumes

2
Top Note
7
Heart Note
15
Base Note

Fragrance Note Deep Dive

assam oud

Origins & Sources

assam oud is a distinctive fragrance note that plays an important role in perfumery. This note can be derived from natural sources - including specific plants, flowers, woods, resins, or other materials - or created synthetically to replicate or enhance natural scents. Natural assam oud often provides a more complex and nuanced character, while synthetic versions offer consistency and sustainability. The assam oud note contributes unique olfactory characteristics to fragrance compositions, influencing how perfumes evolve on the skin.

Characteristics & Usage

assam oud has unique olfactory characteristics that contribute significantly to fragrance compositions. This note influences the overall scent profile with its own intensity, longevity, and how it interacts with other notes. The assam oud note can create harmony, contrast, or complexity depending on how it's blended with other ingredients.

In our database, the assam oud note appears most commonly as a base note, suggesting it has deep, foundational qualities that provide long-lasting depth and warmth. This positioning reflects how perfumers typically use assam oud to achieve specific effects in their compositions.

Pairs well with

Complementary notes

Thoughtful pairings to explore alongside assam oud.

bergamot

Layer bergamot with assam oud for a rounded accord that feels balanced.

musk

musk adds contrast that lets assam oud shine without overwhelming.

sandalwood

Blend assam oud with sandalwood to add depth and keep the drydown interesting.

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As Top Note

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First impression notes that create the initial impact