In the early 'noughties', the Western world finally cottoned on to a raw material that the Middle East has been using in perfumery and has held in high regard for millennia. That component is oud - a deeply balsamic, woody oil.

As soon as it hit the mainstream, this time-honoured ingredient began popping up in niche and designer releases faster than we can count, so it comes as little surprise that purveyors of luxury perfumes Creed have come to feature it in one of their own.

Royal Oud just happens to be an exceptional example of how oud can be worked into a fragrance and leave us yearning for more. Warm cedar and fragrant sandalwood provide an enchanting backdrop against which this precious material is featured. Royal Oud opens with a shimmer of citrus and a prickle of pepper, before a toasty, lightly smoked melange of woods shifts to the surface. It smells distinguished and luxurious. A delectable trail of galbanum, tobacco-like spices and commanding musks round off a scent that would not be out of place worn in a Persian palace.

Royal Oud, whilst at the more masculine end of the spectrum, can be worn by both sexes.

Shop for Royal Oud https://www.fragrancenet.com/fragrances/creed/creed-royal-oud/eau-de-parfum#217176 

Spring has sprung and that means it’s time to freshen your fragrance persona with some spring scents. Here are some of our favorite spring scent-sations to liven up your collection.

Flirty Fresh

Happy by Clinique embodies the true sense of spring; light, fresh and uplifting! Notes include orange, Italian mandarin, plum, blood grapefruit and apple.

Miracle by Lancome has fresh florals with lower notes of amber and jasmine making it flirtatious yet soft enough for casual wear.

Spice It Up

The Beat by Burberry plays off of your bold femininity with notes of mandarin orange and bell flower spiced up by pink pepper. This unique fragrance lingers all day tempting the senses of those who are lucky enough to get a whiff.

Armani Code by Armani ropes you in with sweet orange flower mixed with tantalizing spicy ginger. Honey and sandalwood tag in to give this fragrance an addictive finish.

Sexy Sweet

Sweet Like Candy by Ariana Grande is simply delicious. Playful notes of blackberry, pear and marshmallow blend perfectly for an alluring candy-like scent.

Prada Candy Florale by Prada intoxicates with notes of limoncello, honey, caramel and peony. This sugary scent is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Flower Power

Flower Princess by Vera Wang is just the right amount of sweet with a garden of notes including water lily, musk Moroccan rose, jasmine, green ivy, and amber. Its light and floral essence embodies that of Spring’s first bloom.

Parisienne by Yves Saint Laurent is a great go-to with lovely notes of violet, peony, damask rose and patchouli. This feminine fragrance  alludes to a romantic Spring evening.

Armani Si by Giorgio Armani is a couture eau de parfum for the modern woman. It is an irresistible fragrance that will leave a lasting mark on those who may cross your path.  The contemporary woman embodies strength and independence while still owning femininity and grace, which is represented in Si. At first spray it is soft and delicate, and hours later it remains vigorously fragrant, revitalizing the senses throughout its wear.  Excellent for day to day or a special night out, this exquisite fragrance could quickly become your signature scent.  Its sensual nature makes it irresistible for that special someone in your life and a must for date night.

Si is love at first sight with airy florals, and remains an infatuation throughout the day.  The top notes make you fall in lust with its blackcurrant nectar and white cedar wood.  The middle notes will let on nectar, rose de mai, cassis, and freesia which divulge a blossoming aroma.  Rounding out the scent is musky blond wood, vanilla, patchouli, chypre accord and orcanox making a flirty impression on those who get a trace of it.

Giorgio Armani Si is a scent you will find yourself coming back to for day to day wear.  When sprayed on the pressure points, it lasts throughout the day or night without being overbearing.  Whether you’re at the office, or have a night full of romance planned, reach for Si to express femininity with a sweet, sexiness.  This eau de parfum is highly recommended for any modern woman who says Si to romance, elegance, love and independence. Not to mention…the stylish and modern bottle adds a chic touch any collection!