Strength. Intensity. Soul.
Shadid is a powerful extrait de parfum by Tauer Perfumes. Its name comes from the Arabic word meaning strong, intense, and powerful, a direct reflection of the fragrance’s uncompromising character. Shadid is a rich oriental composition with depth and presence, yet marked by elegance and restraint. Expressive but never excessive, it explores contrasts between darkness and light, power and control, density and air. This is a fragrance with a strong aura and a distinct soul.
The Composition
At the heart of Shadid lies Nagarmotha, revealed in all its complexity. Woody, smoky, ambery, and musky, it evokes the profound depth often associated with oud, without imitating it directly. The fragrance opens with animalic leather and spices, immediately setting a tone of intensity and warmth. As it unfolds, the composition gains richness and texture, gradually settling into a dark yet luminous base.
The Inspiration
Creamy sandalwood softens the structure, while glowing ambergris adds warmth and diffusion. Dry cedarwood introduces clarity and form, and a carefully restrained touch of vanilla brings balance and light. These elements lift the darker facets of the composition, creating an inner radiance that keeps Shadid airy despite its depth. The result is a fragrance with exceptional longevity and a strong yet refined sillage, powerful but never loud, persistent yet composed.
Shadid was inspired by a drive through the desert from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Vast blue skies, endless horizons, heat, silence, and solitude combine into an almost mystical experience, where memories surface, colors intensify, and time seems suspended. These impressions intertwine with recollections of journeys through oriental landscapes, including Saudi Arabia. Rich, warm, and deeply evocative, Shadid captures a sense of immensity and intensity, tempered by calm, clarity, and control.
A richly oriental extrait with oud-like depth, remarkable staying power, and a presence that lingers quietly but unmistakably.
