Oud Guimauve Balchaud

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2024

Oud Guimauve by Balchaud is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men.

Best match: Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel: Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile: woody, sweet, powdery with Pink Pepper, Rhubarb, Bergamot

woody sweet powdery

The first impression

Oud Guimauve by Balchaud is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Oud Guimauve was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Shadi Samra. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Rhubarb, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Guaiac Wood, Marshmallow and Cypress; base notes are Tonka Bean, Oud, Sandalwood and Cedar.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%

sweet 85%

powdery 70%

iris 60%

aromatic 50%

soft spicy 40%

vanilla 35%

oud 30%

violet 25%

amber 20%

The perfumer behind it

Shadi Samra

Shadi Samra is a perfumer who has developed fragrances for both AAWED and AZD brands. His AAWED creations include Great Ocean Road, La Foce Vita, and Meguro River, while for AZD he crafted Sino and Smoke. Samra's work spans a variety of inspirations, from natural landscapes to abstract concepts.

Notes pyramid

Pink Pepper

Rhubarb

Bergamot

Lemon

Iris

Guaiac Wood

Marshmallow

Cypress

Tonka Bean

Oud

Sandalwood

Cedar

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Mystic archetype

Intuition, depth, and inward gravity

The Mystic dwells in the space between the sacred and the sensual.
Style: They favor flowing silhouettes-cashmere wraps, wide-leg trousers, and silver rings stacked like talismans.
Values: They seek the divine in the mundane.
Social life: They attract souls hungry for meaning.

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The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Oud Guimauve Balchaud

Essence

The Mystic dwells in the space between the sacred and the sensual. Oud Guimauve’s blend of marshmallow and oud captures this duality-ethereal yet grounded, playful yet profound. The pink pepper and rhubarb top notes add a touch of whimsy, while the tonka bean and cedar base anchor the scent in quiet reverence.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor flowing silhouettes-cashmere wraps, wide-leg trousers, and silver rings stacked like talismans. Their home is a sanctuary of low lighting, incense coils, and well-thumbed books on astrology. The powdery iris accord mirrors their soft-spoken allure.

Philosophy & Values

They seek the divine in the mundane. A cup of tea is a meditation; a walk in the woods, a prayer. The guaiac wood and cypress middle notes reflect their belief in the wisdom of nature. Their truth: "Magic is not escape-it is deeper immersion."

Relationships

They attract souls hungry for meaning. Friends come to them for tarot readings and quiet counsel. Lovers are drawn to their enigmatic warmth, though the oud warns of a heart that guards its mysteries. Their sillage is moderate-felt more than announced.

Lifestyle

Mornings begin with yoga and a journal. They work in bursts of inspiration, often by candlelight. The fragrance’s sweet-spicy balance suits their rhythm: disciplined yet open to serendipity.

Shadow

Their introspection can tip into isolation. The vanilla-marshmallow note reveals a sweet tooth for comfort, sometimes at the cost of growth. Without connection, the Mystic risks becoming a hermit.

Conclusion

Oud Guimauve is a whispered incantation-a reminder that lightness and depth can coexist. It is for those who find the extraordinary in the everyday.

Oud Guimauve Balchaud

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The first impression

What shapes the scent