Oud Zarian stands for elegance, depth and craftsmanship. At the centre: rare oud aged for 80 years — enveloped in spices, floral nuances and velvety depth. Inspired by the nature of Bangladesh, the fragrance transports you into a world of luxurious raw materials and sensual compositions.
Oud Zarian is a millésime quality fragrance, a French wine term denoting a great vintage, and is a seal of excellence applied to The House of Creed's creations.
Its woody, spicy and ambery scents have been hand-blended using time-honoured, labour-intensive methods that have been refined over more than 260 years. This unwavering dedication to artisanal excellence not only gives Oud Zarian its timelessness, but also characterises its entire history.
The perfume opens with a hint of mysticism, derived from rich, reverent incense, combined with warming ginger and a tantalising spice accord. As this top note fades, the elegant rose centifolia emerges, a radiant blossom prised for its beauty. This breathtaking opening forms the masterful backdrop for the coveted centrepiece of Oud Zarian: 80-year-old matured choron oud. This is enhanced by creamy sandalwood, patchouli and myrrh. Its velvety, resinous depth and unrivalled richness anchor the composition and leave behind a fragrance aura with captivating allure that lingers for a long time.
Choron oud, which characterises the soul of Oud Zarian, is a unique treasure carefully harvested by our trusted partner Jalali Agarwood from trees hidden in the depths of the forests of Sylhet in north-eastern Bangladesh. The creation of this coveted ingredient has stood the test of time. The seeds were initially sown by hands that would never see them grow. They were passed down through generations of dedicated craftsmen, each working with quiet devotion until the wood was ready to reveal its gift.
Jalali Agarwood continues this intergenerational history to the present day and is committed to preserving the fascination of oud for future generations. For every tree that is cut down, twenty new ones are planted, leaving a legacy for those who follow. The House of Creed is one of the few lucky enough to have access to this coveted essence due to its generational ethos and long-standing commitment to craftsmanship. The brand was entrusted with the creation of an oud fragrance that would do justice to its unrivalled rarity. This is how the legend of Oud Zarian was born.
Oud Zarian was created with precision and care for those who appreciate that true craftsmanship takes time. Using the finest, long-matured oud and other treasures of nature, the fragrance was created for moments when you want to feel special, from festive occasions to once-in-a-lifetime celebrations.
Nevertheless, the artisans at The House of Creed firmly believe in the individual expression of a perfume, so Oud Zarian can be worn according to the inspiration of a mood or occasion.
Oud Zarian is an olfactory journey through time, a fragrance of deep elegance that epitomises the fine art of craftsmanship.
The oud used by The House of Creed in Oud Zarian comes from legal sources and is subject to CITES authorisations. The supplier Jalali directly manages all local activities related to the production and processing of the oud. Jalali is committed to a continuous improvement sourcing process that emphasises biodiversity management and respect for local communities and is independently audited on site each year. The estimated age of the oud of 80 years is the best approximation based on the size of the tree.
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