EAU DE PARFUM
THE SOUK
BERGAMOT, SWEET ORANGE, LIME, BLACK PEPPER, CINNAMON, CARDAMOM, FRANKINCENSE, MYRRH, HINDI OUD, LEATHER ACCORD
FRAGRANCE NOTES
DESCRIPTION
Bergamot
Sweet Orange
Lime
✨ Bright, zesty, and sunlit — evokes the lively entrance of a bustling market.
Black Pepper
Cinnamon
Cardamom
🔥 Warm, spicy, and aromatic — the soul of the souk with its vibrant spice stalls.
Frankincense
Myrrh
Hindi Oud
Leather Accord
🌑 Smoky, resinous, deep — evokes incense smoke, sacred woods, and worn leather goods.
Step into the heart of an ancient marketplace, where the air is alive with the vibrant pulse of trade and tradition. The journey begins with a sunlit burst of citrus—zesty bergamot, sweet orange, and the sharp bite of lime—evoking the fresh fruit stalls that welcome you at the entrance. As you wander deeper, the warmth of the spice merchants envelops you. The crackle of black pepper mingles with the golden heat of cinnamon and the aromatic allure of cardamom, filling the air with an irresistible invitation.
The path winds further, and the sacred scent of frankincense and myrrh rises like wisps of incense from resin-filled stalls, their smoky, balsamic richness blending seamlessly with the dark, mysterious depth of agarwood. Finally, at the souk’s beating heart, you arrive at the leather merchants—shelves lined with handcrafted bags, jackets, and belts, their scent rich and supple. A natural leather accord lingers, warm and worn, echoing the hands that have shaped it.
GOES WELL WITH
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“The Souk’s vibrant spices of black pepper, cinnamon, and cardamom find a deep resonance with Essential Assam’s warm hay, worn leather, and honeyed barn warmth. This union enhances the resinous depth of frankincense and Hindi oud, weaving a luxurious tapestry of sun-dried hay and golden florals that evoke an ancient market’s twilight glow.”
“The Souk’s citrus top notes of bergamot, sweet orange, and lime beautifully complement Naga Nirvana’s orange blossom and golden honey, while their shared incense and leathery hay bases deepen the narrative. This pairing conjures a radiant sunset market alive with sweet incense and smouldering woods, capturing the essence of ritual and revelry.”
A MARKET AT DUSK, DISTILLED
SIZE:
£115.00
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THE SOUK
17ml
The Composition
Olfactory Pyramid
Top Notes
First Impression · 0–30 min
Heart Notes
The Soul · 30 min–4 hrs
Base Notes
The Foundation · 4+ hrs
The Story
The Craft Behind the Fragrance
The Souk unfolds with a burst of bergamot sweet orange and sharp lime capturing the vibrant energy of fresh fruit stalls at the market entrance. This bright citrus medley sets the stage for the spices that follow.
Black pepper cinnamon and cardamom introduce a warm aromatic complexity reminiscent of bustling spice vendors. Their fiery richness pulses through the composition like the heart of the souk itself.
Frankincense myrrh and Hindi oud lend a smoky resinous depth that evokes incense smoke and sacred woods. A leather accord closes the scent with supple earthiness recalling handcrafted goods aged by time and touch.
THE SOUK
The Layering Ritual
Wear Them Together
The ancient Middle Eastern tradition of fragrance layering — two scents, one signature.
Why They Work Together
The Souk’s vibrant spices of black pepper, cinnamon, and cardamom find a deep resonance with Essential Assam’s warm hay, worn leather, and honeyed barn warmth. This union enhances the resinous depth of frankincense and Hindi oud, weaving a luxurious tapestry of sun-dried hay and golden florals that evoke an ancient market’s twilight glow.
How to Layer
Apply the Oud Oil to pulse points first. Allow it to settle for 5 minutes, then layer the fragrance over the top for a bespoke signature.