Cover The Oud Zarian by Creed Frangrances (Photo: courtesy of Creed)
The Oud Zarian by Creed Frangrances (Photo: courtesy of Creed)
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The House of Creed returns to its roots of sourcing exceptional ingredients, unveiling Oud Zarian, a powerful and sophisticated scent crowned with an extraordinary 80-year-aged oud
The world of haute parfumerie operates on a plane where time is currency and rarity a virtue. Within this air, The House of Creed, with its storied heritage dating back to 1760, unveils its latest triumph: Oud Zarian. This fragrance is akin to an aged secret—an artifact distilled into an aroma, promising an olfactory experience of exceptional depth and sophistication.
The soul of Oud Zarian originates deep within the Sylhet forests of Bangladesh. Here, an eighty-year cycle of nature’s alchemy culminates in a single, precious ingredient. We speak of the legendary oud, the resin of the Aquilaria tree (also native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Thailand), so scarce it is known as “liquid gold”, and so complex it commands a price tag that speaks to its elusive nature.
Creed has been entrusted with the rarest iteration: an 80-year-aged oud, a gift passed across generations of the Jalali cultivators who share Creed’s profound respect for artisanal customs.
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Above Tree plantation in Bangladesh (Photo: courtesy of Creed)
Above A worker seen in the plantation (Photo: courtesy of Creed)
Tree plantation in Bangladesh (Photo: courtesy of Creed)
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Above Transferring the oud oil (Photo: courtesy of Creed)
Transferring the oud oil (Photo: courtesy of Creed)
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The result is a composition of unparalleled richness. The fragrance opens with a luminous accord—a flicker of bergamot and ginger brightened by the resinous air of frankincense. This momentary citrus-spice intrigue soon yields to the heart of the scent: the plush, fleeting bloom of Rose Centifolia. Its harvest spans a mere three weeks in May, rendering its essence an unrivalled expression of floral rarity, a counterpoint to the wood’s deep resonance.
Above Erwin Creed, fragrance entrepreneur and co-creating director of Creed (Photo: courtesy of Creed)
Erwin Creed, fragrance entrepreneur and co-creating director of Creed (Photo: courtesy of Creed)
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Yet, it is the base that anchors and defines this masterpiece. The 80-year-aged Oud Choron forms the core, lending a depth that transcends simple woodiness. It is resinous, dark and wonderfully complex, enhanced by the earthiness of patchouli, the creamy warmth of sandalwood and the mysterious touch of myrrh. Subtle, enveloping hints of liquorice root and tonka bean provide a sophisticated layer of warmth, ensuring the final aromatic impression is one of timeless elegance.
Above Plantation in Bangladesh (Photo: courtesy of Creed)
Plantation in Bangladesh (Photo: courtesy of Creed)
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Oud Zarian embodies the pinnacle of elevated craftsmanship. It is a bold move in the contemporary fragrance landscape. Crafted for the discerning individual who truly recognises the art of patience and the allure of exceptional artistry, it speaks to an understanding that the finest things are born only from untamed beauty perfected by time and the elements.
This fragrance carries the very essence of the earth, refined into a captivating allure that is profoundly rooted in artisanship and quality. It is a celebration of scarcity and tradition, poised to become an heirloom scent.
Discover at nearest Creed Boutiques: Creed Podium Boutique and Creed Ayala Center Cebu Boutique.
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Angela Nicole Regis Guiral is the assistant digital editor of Tatler Philippines. She studied journalism and has since written features that look closely at how culture, lifestyle and social impact converge, while occasionally wandering into the worlds of style and travel.
