Oud Minérale

They are a concentrate of mystery and seduction, often composed of noble and rare raw materials. Oud Minerale has therefore not escaped this hallmark of Tom Ford. As its name suggests, this is a perfume composed of oud wood. Far from being a first for Tom Ford, the woody character of this raw material is this time accompanied by an aquatic touch. The contrast is all the more striking!

Tom Ford's audacity in the Private Blend collection

If Tom Ford wished to open his own creative house, it was above all because he wanted to let his overflowing creativity express itself. Indeed, Tom Ford never lacks ideas and he did not want to be constrained by marketing or budgetary limitations. To this end, he created the Private Blend collection. It highlights certain noble and rare raw materials of perfumery. The perfumes from the Private Blend range offer unisex scents, and are aimed more at seasoned perfume consumers. As Tom Ford explains: Private Blend is my perfume laboratory, he says. It is the place where I can create original, unique fragrances, freed from the usual conventions of perfumery. Private Blend was designed with true perfume enthusiasts in mind. As a result, he does not hesitate to incorporate into his perfumes ingredients that are among the most expensive in the world. Likewise, Tom Ford dares to create unexpected contrasts. And it is precisely the strength of these contradictions combined with unparalleled refinement that is found in the Oud Minerale perfume.

Oud wood as the central ingredient of the Oud Minerale perfume

As you will have understood, oud wood is the major ingredient of this fragrance. This resinous wood originates from the tropical forests of Asia. Used for a very long time by Eastern populations, it is employed both for therapeutic purposes and for its spiritual dimension. Buddhists, moreover, associate it with religious virtues. Oud wood nonetheless remains a very rare and very costly ingredient, whose price can sometimes exceed that of gold. It is considered by many to be the new patchouli, more luxurious, modern and fashionable. For several years now, it has delighted many perfumers eager for new sensations. Oud wood here releases an amber, woody and animalic breath. Its character does not go unnoticed and considerably warms the sillage of perfumes that contain it. Yet Oud Minerale pairs this raw material with the intense freshness of marine notes. This invigorating accord is further reinforced by the presence of sea salt as well as a scent of seaweed. As a result, Oud Minerale becomes a genuine plunge into the heart of an ocean. Pink pepper adds to the impertinence of this recipe. Finally, styrax makes the whole more animalic.