Osmanthe Oud Huanghou
Extrait, Auphorie

Osmanthe Oud Huanghou unfolds a marriage made in Heaven between Chinese Osmanthus and Chinese Agarwood. The pairing of these marvelous aromatics might seem logical, beckoning almost, yet I don't know others to have used it.
The entire composition is centered around the two, while other aromatics are cleverly used to support the composition by complementing or adding subtle nuances to the blend. The opening suggests a beautiful use of citruses alongside milky and slightly bitter oolong tea, making way for the Osmanthus and Oud pairing. Honey supports the osmanthus' natural sweet and honey-like quality. The Oud is clean and displays a smooth leather-like quality, with no hay/barn facets to speak of. It contrasts the osmanthus flower perfectly. The later stages unveil a thick, buttery Orris alongside some faint Ambergris. The auxiliary notes are used with a light touch and, therefore, feel more like suggestions rather than easily identifiable elements in the composition. The transitions are seamless, and the flow is perfect. Yin pressed against the Yang in absolute harmony.

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