{"product_id":"oud-cacao-why-not","title":"Cacao Oud- Why Not?","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eELB - Extremely limited Batch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Natural Perfume Oil Created by Mr. Ali Attar, Sixth-Generation Master Perfumist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePEOPLE USUALLY ASK WHY. WE ASK, WHY NOT?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy not take some of the finest wild agarwood oils in the world, materials that others offer for extraordinary amounts of money, and introduce them to something equally fascinating, yet wonderfully familiar, like genuine organic cacao?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy not layer them with wild labdanum, the mother of perfumery, to create an almost otherworldly depth? Why not connect these contrasting worlds through a beautiful rose from Isparta, Turkey, where the Attar family mastered its craft and built a legacy spanning more than three centuries?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd finally, why not add a whisper of precious, aged wild Siberian deer musk as the finishing touch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou might wonder why anyone would attempt such a complicated creation when each of these materials is already extraordinary on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell, the answer is rather simple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause why not?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat question has inspired some of our most precious creations. Not because combining expensive ingredients is difficult, but because bringing completely different natural personalities together, without destroying what makes each one special, is an art in itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd Cacao Oud is a beautiful example of what happens when curiosity meets generations of experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBEFORE WE TALK ABOUT THE PERFUME, LET'S TALK ABOUT VALUE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween mass-produced designer perfumes, niche perfumery or artisanal creations, and genuine high (haute) perfumery what we do! there is an ocean of differences that most people never see.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI could spend days explaining those differences. The sourcing, the quality, the processing, the selection, the time, the risks, and the tremendous amount of work required to produce something truly exceptional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut I prefer to make things simple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat exactly is inside your perfume? Where did it come from? Who made it? And how was it made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are the questions that matter to us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, here are the facts about Cacao Oud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a 100% natural perfume oil, created entirely in-house at The House of The Perfumist by sixth-generation Master Perfumist Ali Attar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts composition includes wild agarwood oils from India, Brunei, and Cambodia; organic Peruvian cacao absolute; organic coffee absolute; wild labdanum; a natural micro-batch of Rosa damascena sourced from small fields in Isparta, Turkey; and a delicate touch of aged wild Siberian deer musk. That's it! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe materials were sourced across three continents. The entire creation took more than a year to complete, undergoing three stages of mixing and maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd it belongs to our ELB classification: Extremely Limited Batch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo put that into perspective, the entire quantity of Cacao Oud produced is smaller than what a single shelf in a single department store might hold of one mass-produced fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes that automatically make it smell better than everything else?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf course not.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut it tells you something about the scale, the materials, and the kind of work behind the scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd whether that difference matters to you is something you can only discover by experiencing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE MATERIALS — SELECTED THREE TIMES, NOT JUST ONCE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt The House of The Perfumist, acquiring a rare ingredient is only the beginning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Cacao Oud, we worked with materials selected from the top 10 percent of the wild micro-batches available to our house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen came another selection within those individual batches, where specific portions were hand-chosen for their aromatic character, quality, and compatibility with the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, the materials were evaluated in relation to one another, including the influence of their season, maturity, and natural aromatic development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is our triple-selection philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is demanding, expensive, time-consuming, and occasionally frustrating. Nature does not manufacture materials according to a convenient commercial schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particular oud may be exceptional this year and unavailable the next. A cacao absolute may possess exactly the warmth we are searching for, while another perfectly good batch may simply not belong in this creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is why we do not select ingredients merely because they carry an impressive name or price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe select them because of what they can accomplish together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this is also why we are not particularly concerned about imitations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe openly discuss our materials, their origins, and much of our philosophy. Sometimes we even teach others about our methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnowing the ingredients, however, is not the same as knowing how to create the perfume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter more than 300 years of family craftsmanship, that distinction remains at the heart of our work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHREE WILD OUDS. THREE DIFFERENT WORLDS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImagine having three extraordinary musicians, each capable of performing beautifully alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow imagine asking them to create one piece of music without allowing any of them to lose their individual voice or character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat was the challenge with our agarwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aged Assam Indian oud introduces a commanding character: dark earth, mature wood, leather, and deep resinous warmth. It is powerful, traditional, and wonderfully complex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe approximately 50-year-old Brunei Malaysian oud, sourced from an exceptionally small batch, introduces a different kind of darkness. Mysterious, smokyness, and deeply woody, it adds another dimension to the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen comes the Cambodian oud, with its naturally sweet, fruity, almost honeyed sweeet personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe did not want to mix these three materials into one anonymous woody fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe wanted you to experience their differences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Indian oud establishes the depth. The Brunei oud develops its mystery. The Cambodian oud eventually reveals a softer, sweeter side a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003end throughout this transformation, genuine Peruvian cacao remains present, connecting these different expressions of agarwood in a way that is both unexpected and strangely natural.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCACAO, COFFEE, ROSE AND THE MOTHER OF PERFUMERY.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something beautiful about genuine cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people associate chocolate with sweetness, but real cacao absolute is much more interesting than that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be bitter, roasted, earthy, warm, dark, and deliciously comforting, with subtle vanilla-like nuances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur organic Peruvian cacao was selected for precisely this character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside it, organic coffee absolute introduces the unmistakable warmth of freshly roasted beans and carefully prepared espresso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut cacao and coffee alone would have taken this creation in a predictable direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe needed a bridge between the familiar and the extraordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat bridge came from Isparta, Turkey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Rosa Damascena, sourced from a small natural micro-batch, introduces a beautiful floral warmth that connects the dark cacao with the resinous oud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor my family, Turkish rose is not simply another perfume ingredient. It is part of the geography, craftsmanship, and history that shaped our house and family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild labdanum then brings everything closer together, adding a deep amber-like richness, warm resin, and a subtle leathery character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd finally, a carefully measured hint of aged wild Siberian deer musk provides an intimate finishing touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot to dominate the creation, but to give it another dimension of warmth and sensuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is neither a conventional gourmand nor a traditional oud perfume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt belongs somewhere between the two.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr perhaps somewhere neither has been before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE ART OF LAYERING — OVER ONE YEAR IN THE MAKING.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a difference between mixing ingredients and allowing them to become a composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith natural materials of this complexity, the process cannot be reduced to simply pouring several precious oils into one vessel. like many experts claim! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach material has its own strength, texture, development, and aromatic personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three stages of mixing and maturation allowed us to work toward the relationship we wanted between the oud, cacao, coffee, rose, labdanum, and musk. making sure non is overwhelming the other. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal was not to make every ingredient smell the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuite the opposite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe wanted the cacao to remain recognizable, the coffee to retain its roasted warmth, the rose to connect the contrasting materials, and the three oud oils to reveal themselves as the composition evolved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than a year of work went into creating that balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the objective was never to make something merely complicated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was to make something complicated feel effortless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE THREE NOSES — A JOURNEY INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE FIRST NOSE — THE COFFEE HOUSE HIDDEN IN THE JUNGLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImagine walking through an ancient tropical forest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ground is dark and slightly damp. Enormous trees rise above you, their aged trunks carrying the scent of wood, earth, and resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen, somewhere in the distance, you notice something completely unexpected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot just any coffee, but the beautiful aroma of freshly prepared Italian espresso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou follow it through the forest and discover a charming little coffee house, something between an old Parisian café and a traditional Italian espresso bar, hidden beneath the enormous trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, freshly roasted coffee beans are being ground. A beautiful espresso is being prepared, filling the air with its rich, aromatic warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNearby, someone is opening freshly harvested cacao, releasing the wonderful fragrance of bitter chocolate, roasted cocoa, and a delicate vanilla-like sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou sit down, take your first breath, and wonder how something so familiar could feel so extraordinary in such an unusual place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut you suddenly you smell something, something ancient unique and very precious. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unmistakable presence of aged wood. you turn around and behind you or the table a Japanese kodo master, with an Arabian prince arguing about who's oud is better bother lighting the best of the best on incense. This is Oud Cacao.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the journey has only begun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE SECOND NOSE — TURKISH ROSES AND THE EVENING CEREMONY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you enjoy your espresso, a gentle breeze enters the coffee house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou look outside and discover something even more impossible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond the tropical trees, fields of beautiful Turkish roses stretch into the distance, their blossoms releasing a delicate, warm floral fragrance into the humid forest air. Thi is the accord that made some of the most successful designer perfumes in history, but this is the real thing no the synthing one they used! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt feels as though a little piece of Isparta has somehow found its way into the heart of the jungle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen someone approaches carrying a warm vessel filled with freshly prepared dark cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aroma of chocolate rises gently into the air, mingling with the coffee and roses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNearby, preparations are underway for the evening agarwood ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two gentlemen behind you still arguing with precious pieces of aged agarwood gently warmed, releasing an extraordinary fragrance of dark forest soil, aged wood, sweet tobacco, honeyed molasses, and deep resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe powerful Indian oud begins to reveal itself, followed by the mysterious richness of rare Brunei agarwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild labdanum adds its beautiful amber-like warmth, as though the entire room has been wrapped in a soft veil of ancient resin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chocolate is still there. So is the espresso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut neither smells quite the same anymore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe familiar has become exotic, and the exotic has become strangely comforting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE FINAL NOSE — THE LAST ESPRESSO BEFORE MIDNIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sun has disappeared behind the trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanterns illuminate the little coffee house, the roses outside have settled into the evening air, and the agarwood ceremony is nearing its end. still arguing non-convinced the other of the supperios wood of choice, they are both right! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe darker woods have softened, making room for the beautiful, sweet, fruity character of sweet resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Arabian prince prepares one final espresso. The japanese man a 'kodo master\" said \"if you drink this you won't sleep\" the arabic prince replied, \"I'm afraid I might sleep whiling drinking it\", everyone laughs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighter roasted aroma rises alongside lingering dark chocolate, a gentle caramel-like sweetness, and the warm fragrance of aged wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Turkish roses remain in the distance, while a delicate touch of Siberian deer musk gives the atmosphere an almost personal intimacy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing feels excessive. or everything is based on your perception. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chocolate is no longer simply chocolate. The coffee is no longer simply coffee. And the agarwood is no longer the mysterious strangers you encountered at the beginning. Now you are all friends!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou ask will you be here tomorrow, they say if you are here we will, always and all the time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou turn around trying to find the direction of the location of this magical Cafe in the jungle. there is none. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas if it's a secret kept for a very few chosen ones, you ask them, how do I get here again, they look at each other and laugh replying with one sentence. \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCacao Oud\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot simply an aroma you wear, but a place you carry with you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT DOES WEARING CACAO OUD SAY ABOUT YOU?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have always found it interesting how people associate certain fragrances with certain personalities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChocolate and coffee are familiar, comforting, and universally recognizable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild agarwood is almost the opposite. It is mysterious, complex, sometimes challenging, and often appreciated most deeply by those who have spent time understanding it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCacao Oud brings these personalities together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is for someone who enjoys comfort but is not afraid of complexity. Someone who appreciates tradition without feeling obligated to follow it. Someone who understands that the most interesting things in life are not always the most obvious. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou do not have to be an oud expert to appreciate its delicious cacao and coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd you do not have to love conventional sweet perfumes to appreciate the extraordinary depth of its wild agarwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerhaps that is what makes this creation so interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt allows two very different worlds to meet without asking either one to compromise its identity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA buddha and a zorba can equally and unequivocally enjoy this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA FINAL WORD FROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not believe that the most expensive perfume must be the best-smelling perfume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn fact, some of the rarest and most valuable natural materials are acquired tastes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut we do believe that exceptional ingredients, thoughtful selection, generations of knowledge, and genuine craftsmanship can produce something that is extraordinarily difficult to reproduce, unique, special and beautiful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCacao Oud is our expression of that belief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree wild agarwood oils. Organic Peruvian cacao and coffee. Turkish rose. Wild labdanum. A touch of aged Siberian deer musk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials sourced across three continents, selected with extraordinary care, and brought together through more than a year of creation, mixing, and maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll within an Extremely Limited Batch. 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