Oud Glacial, the new contrasted fragrance from Réminiscence. It was right in the middle of the 1970s that the house Reminiscence made a name for itself in perfumery circles. Indeed, its fragrance Patchouli was one of the great olfactory companions of the hippie movement. Since then, Reminiscence has showcased other raw materials in fragrances built on fairly short formulas, putting one or two ingredients in the spotlight.
The house Reminiscence is characterized by a bohemian spirit. Indeed, the house was born thanks to two travel enthusiasts who first ventured into the world of costume jewelry before entering a more olfactory territory. Since then, Reminiscence has continued to draw its inspiration from every corner of the globe, giving rise to fragrances that are always surprising, following no trend. Reminiscence's fragrances are atypical and timeless. Oud Glacial will not prove otherwise... Let us decode the composition of this highly contrasted fragrance.
Oud wood, a noble ingredient in perfumery
For once, let us begin with the discovery of this fragrance's top notes. Indeed, this is where the central ingredient of Oud Glacial by Reminiscence is found. As you may have guessed, it is oud wood! This raw material has been used for centuries for medicinal and spiritual purposes. In fact, oud wood was already present in the oldest texts of humanity. This raw material is also still burned by Buddhists to aid meditation. In fragrances, its use is more recent. Nevertheless, noses are captivated by it and never tire of being enchanted by its olfactory richness. Related to the woody family, oud wood is far richer than it appears. It is sometimes amber, animalic and often complex. It gives the fragrances that contain it excellent longevity, which makes it a valuable asset. Nevertheless, oud wood is also an extremely expensive ingredient. Very rare, it is a resin produced by a tropical tree when it becomes infected by a certain type of fungus. By choosing to incorporate it into its formula, Reminiscence makes Oud Glacial a highly luxurious unisex fragrance.
Reminiscence creates a striking contrast between the warmth of woods and icy mint
Here, the woody warmth of oud wood comes to contrast with the freshness of icy, peppery mint. At first glance, this contrast may seem surprising. Completely unexpected, it captures the senses and draws attention. Moreover, it must be noted that this pairing works wonderfully and reflects long-standing expertise. Here, nothing dominates, neither the animalic and woody side of oud wood, nor the frosty bite of mint. Everything is balance and harmony! Oud Glacial by Reminiscence simply conveys a very dynamic and optimistic impression. It proves to be a very pleasant surprise.
The other ingredients contained in Oud Glacial by Reminiscence
If mint and oud wood are the two main ingredients of Oud Glacial by Reminiscence, note that this fragrance's formula is rounded out by other raw materials. In the top notes of this fragrance, the green sweetness of fresh almond is paired with the more spicy and warm breath of saffron. Moreover, this is another highly luxurious raw material. The heart of Oud Glacial, meanwhile, becomes more floral and sensual. It offers us a trio of rose, violet and lily of the valley. Finally, the whole ends with a woodier, more persistent and animalic base, drawn from musk and patchouli.