Emir Resurrection Extrait de Parfum

Emir Resurrection Extrait de Parfum, part of Paris Corner's Celestial Series, moves from a bright citrus opening into a dense, woody oud base, built with the richer concentration typical of an extrait.

What does Emir Resurrection smell like?

The fragrance opens with Italian orange and Calabrian bergamot, giving a fresh, sunny citrus start that's more vivid than most oud-based compositions. The heart introduces oud, amyris and coriander, bringing in the fragrance's woody core along with a warm, slightly spicy edge. The base is dense and long-lasting, combining leather, Atlas cedar, sandalwood, Indonesian patchouli leaf and musk for a rich, earthy finish.

• Top notes: Italian Orange, Calabrian Bergamot
• Heart notes: Oud, Amyris, Coriander
• Base notes: Leather, Atlas Cedar, Sandalwood, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Musk

Performance and when to wear it

As an extrait de parfum, performance is typically long-lasting on skin, with the citrus opening fading fairly quickly into the woody oud-leather heart that carries for most of the wear. It suits cooler weather and evening occasions best, where its density and depth have room to show.

Who is it for?

This is a unisex fragrance for wearers who already enjoy oud and leather compositions and want the stronger concentration an extrait offers. It's a good choice if you find typical eau de parfum versions of oud fragrances too light. Rio Perfumes ships this fragrance within South Africa, and the notes above give a fair sense of what to expect on skin, though everyone's chemistry brings out a scent a little differently. If you're unsure, a sample is a low-risk way to test how it develops on you before committing to a full bottle.