Oriental Perfumes – Sensuality of resins, oud and rare spices

Oriental Perfumes: sensuality of resins, oud and rare spices

What is an oriental perfume?

The oriental family is one of the most marking of contemporary haute parfumerie. It brings together perfumes whose dominant accord is built around aromatic resins (benzoin, labdanum, opoponax), precious woods (oud, sandalwood), warm spices (cardamom, saffron, cinnamon) and ambery materials. Inherited from the ancient perfumery of the Orient and Maghreb, this family has been completely renewed by contemporary niche perfumery from the 2010s — Initio, Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777, Xerjoff Oud Stars.

Iconic oriental creations at Soleil d'Or

At Soleil d'Or, you can explore this family across the catalogue, including notable signatures at Houbigant Orientale Collection, Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777, Xerjoff Oud Stars, Initio Black Gold Project, Nejma and Closerie des Parfums Exploration Oud.

When to wear it, and for whom?

Oriental perfumes shine particularly in autumn and winter, when the cool air enhances the depth of resins and ambery materials. Mostly unisex, the family suits assertive and characterful trails, ideal for evening wear and special occasions. The richness of materials and the intense longevity make oriental perfumes signatures of choice.

Oriental Perfumes at Soleil d'Or, Lille-based perfumery since 1953

At Soleil d'Or, an independent Lille-based perfumery founded in 1953, Apolline and Victorine Maes (fourth generation of the family) and their team welcome you to discover our entire oriental perfumes selection, with expert guidance and guided trials at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France).

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