NOIR OKOUME Eau de Parfum

A reliquary guardian figure made by the Fang people of Gabon inspired Noir Okoumé. Its enigmatic form reminded Pierre Guillaume how modern an ancient wooden sculpture could appear. That impression becomes a dark woody fragrance in which smoke meets unexpected softness.

Loban, oolong tea leaves, myrrh, sandalwood and iris recreate the character of okoumé wood and Gabonese Kandéa resin. The composition is woody and balsamic, with both smoky and powdery nuances. Sandalwood and iris lend a softness that tempers the darker resinous impression.

Tea and powdery nuances give this portrait of wood a delicacy beyond incense smoke or freshly cut timber. Myrrh preserves its balsamic character, while iris offers a gentler counterpoint. Noir Okoumé finds its appeal in that contrast between dark, smoky richness and intimate softness.

Fragrance notes: Loban, oolong tea leaves, myrrh, sandalwood and iris.

This fragrance is for you if: you enjoy dark woody and balsamic fragrances whose smoky character is softened by powdery nuances.

This fragrance may not be your best match if: you mainly want a fresh, green tea fragrance or a cold, austere mineral incense with little softness.

Choose this fragrance if: you are drawn to smoky wood paired with powdery iris, complemented by oolong tea and the balsamic character of myrrh.