French Avenue DIVIN AOUD - the aroma takes the royally sour, spicy Indian oud, buries it deep into the folds of jammy rose, and then tucks it into the soft interior of Moroccan fig. Almost obscenely rich and luxurious at first, he wears as the inside of a red velvet cloak lined with ermine. But look closely and you'll see an artistic balance between sweet and sour, dusty and moist, spicy and smooth. There is structure and discipline in an avalanche of wealth. Birch resin and frankincense resins and gums provide a smoky finish that is a great ballast for the sweetness of the jam on top. Unsurprisingly, many oud enthusiasts cite it as the ultimate example of Western oud perfumery, a point we'd be hard pressed to dispute.

AROMA NOTES:

Top notes - leaves, bergamot.

Middle notes - jasmine, figs, roses.

Base notes - amber, patchouli, birch, cinnamon, oak, musk, saffron.