About this fragrance
Amouage | Opus XIII Silver Oud | Eau de Parfum
Echoing life's most vivid and celebrated experiences shaped by moments of tribulation and strength, Silver Oud is an olfactive depiction of Stendhal's 19th-century French novel, The Red and the Black, and its intelligent and ambitious protagonist, Julien Sorel. Paying tribute to the House's signature storytelling tradition, Cécile Zarokian brings Silver Oud to life in a woody ambery Eau de Parfum that showcases the most precious Oud in all its glory.
20% oil concentration, 6 weeks ageing: 3 weeks maceration, 3 weeks maturation
Top Notes: Patchouli Molecular Distillation, Cypriol Essence, Virginia Cedar Essence.
Heart Notes: Oud Assam Essence, Vanilla Madagascar Absolute.
Base Notes: Ambrarome, Birch Essence, Guaiac Wood Essence, Castoreum.
Common Questions
What are the notes in Amouage Silver Oud? Patchouli, cypriol and Virginia cedar at the top, Assam oud and Madagascar vanilla in the heart, and ambrarome, birch, guaiac wood and castoreum in the base. Composed by Cécile Zarokian for the Opus collection.
Is it a smoky oud? The oud is softened by vanilla, while birch and castoreum add a leathery, lightly smoky edge in the drydown.
Should I buy the 100mL blind? At full-bottle prices, try the perfume as a 1.5mL sample first.
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