Introducing Oud Zarian by The House of Creed
In the depths of the Sylhet forests in South Asia, the soul of Oud Zarian prevails. Hidden within the trees lies a resin so rare, it transforms time into aroma, distilling the essence of eight decades into a divine dew.
The fragrance opens with a luminous burst of bergamot, frankincense, and ginger, weaving a spicy, citrusy intrigue. At its heart lies the elegant rose centifolia, enriched by a warm spice accord top note, creating a floral-spiced harmony. Anchoring the composition is the unparalleled richness of the 80-year-old oud itself—its velvety, resinous depth enhanced by patchouli, creamy sandalwood, and myrrh. Layered with subtle hints of tonka bean and the warmth of liquorice root, the oud reveals itself as a woody, ambered and aromatic centerpiece offering unique modernity to Oud Zarian.
The highly coveted and one-of-a-kind oud is reserved by its cultivators exclusively for use by The House of Creed. Aged for an extraordinary eight decades and passing from generation to generation, Creed has been entrusted with the essence as a result of the house's longstanding commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and ethical practices.
Oud Zarian is crafted for those who appreciate refined artistry, offering a scent that is both captivating and deeply rooted in unparalleled quality, ancestral artisanship, and the beauty of the natural world.
Heart Notes: Rose Centifolia
Availability
Oud Zarian is available globally at Creed Boutiques, creedboutique.com, and selected retailers.
Pricing
50ml: 1650 AED
100ml: 2225 AED
About The House of Creed
The House of Creed is an authentic perfume house dedicated to the creation of highly original fragrances made from exquisite ingredients, founded by James Henry Creed in London in 1760.
For more than 260 years, the House has been at the forefront of creativity, becoming one of the world's leading haute parfumerie houses. Using natural ingredients that celebrate the beauty of nature, it is a combination of these prestigious and rare essences that form the exquisite blends behind Creed fragrances. The House travels extensively to source, research, inspect and commission the finest materials around the world. The high-quality natural raw ingredients are weighed, mixed, and macerated, in most cases by hand, in a small artisanal factory near Fontainebleau, France.
The House of Creed is part of Kering Beauté, the beauty division of global Luxury group Kering, which manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry, as well as Kering Eyewear.
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