Created by Clément Gavarry for Élisire and released in 2024, Hautbois is built around the force of oud and a clear fascination with dark, dense, majestic woods. This oriental woody extrait is shaped as a refined elixir, rich in material yet measured in tone, where depth feels deliberate rather than overwhelming. The opening sets the mood with warmth and definition: ylang-ylang brings a smooth floral richness, chamomile essential oil adds an aromatic softness, and Sri Lankan cinnamon introduces a precise spicy glow that feels intimate instead of loud. As the fragrance develops, the heart broadens and deepens. A Provence vegan honey accord lends a golden, mellow sweetness, while cypriol and guaiac wood pull the composition into darker, drier, smokier territory. Haitian vetiver gives the structure lift and a polished earthy clarity, and Australian sandalwood softens the center with a restrained creaminess that feels almost tactile. This is where Hautbois becomes especially compelling: balancing shadow and light, density and control, with honey used not as indulgence but as illumination. The base makes the creative intent unmistakable. Oud Assafi, Indonesian patchouli, woody leather and cistus absolute form a broad, resonant foundation with a bronzed depth that echoes the color of the bottle. Rather than relying on spectacle, the fragrance settles into a mood of composed warmth, elegant introspection and quiet authority. Hautbois treats oud with nuance: not as a statement of excess, but as the core of a carefully layered construction of woods, spice and resin that feels intimate, grounded and unmistakably modern.
30 ml
Hautbois by Élisire is a unisex extrait that approaches oud through a refined, dense, contemporary lens. Its oriental woody structure brings together spice, honey and dark woods with a poised, enveloping character.
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Description
Olfactory information
Fragrance families
- Oriental, Woody
Top notes
- ylang-ylang, chamomile essential oil, Sri Lankan cinnamon
Heart notes
- Provence vegan honey accord, cypriol, guaiac wood, Haitian vetiver, Australian sandalwood
Base notes
- Oud Assafi, Indonesian patchouli, woody leather, cistus absolute
Product details
Perfumer
- Clément Gavarry
Gender
- Unisex
Size
- 30 ml
Concentration
- Extract
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