Odour of Sancity

They say when you realize a loved one has passed away, you can smell the scent of roses... the Odour of Sanctity, as Catholicism calls it. 

I think Rose Oud by Kilian perfectly captures this essence - a strikingly lovely rose made all the more enticing by darkness. In the opening, the rose is a delicate bud with a bit of green, but on the skin it opens like a fine wine - rich and luscious with deep, plumy sweetness. The Oud is definitely present but it doesn't feel like a separate entity; its as if the rose has been infused with Oud - it's stem has been placed in oil and it has translated the mysterious stuff through its petals, transforming itself into a rose of unusual moodiness and intrigue. The senses are teased with veils of smoke, traces of leather, hints of wood - passing shadows that make the luminous bloom glow more intensely by contrast. #kilianoud#kilian #roseoud