Aquilaria

Aquilaria by Nancy Meiland Parfums is a Chypre fragrance for women and men. Aquilaria was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Nancy Meiland. Top notes are Bergamot and Black Pepper; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Black Tea, Saffron, Geranium and Juniper; base notes are Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum, Vanilla, Oud, Birch Leaf and Castoreum. Just as the aroma of wood smoke spikes winter’s air, AQUILARIA injects warmth into that which is cold. The fragrance is a dedication to the East Asian tree of the same name – and most especially to divine oud, its darkly precious protective resin. From its opening of smoldering notes of bergamot singed with black pepper, to the Turkish rose absolute and black Ceylon tea that introduce depth, the scent is smoky and sweet. On through an accord of guaiac wood and a touch of oakmoss, to endnotes of balsam of tolu, labdanum and vanilla, this is a truly beguiling chypre.