One of the reasons for “oud overload” is there are synthetic equivalents that are much cheaper available for perfumers to use. I have had the opportunity to smell real distilled oud essential oils and the source of where they come from creates a specific unique character in each of the different oils. This variation and depth will only show up when you are using the real thing. In her interview with Michelyn Camen, Mme di Orio talked about working with the oud essential oil:

Les Nombres D’Or Oud is my favorite fragrance of 2011, so far. If you had told me that my favorite fragrance this year would be an oud-based fragrance I would’ve thought it unlikely. If you love fine fragrance you really need to try a sample of this. It might not convert you to loving oud, if you’re not a fan, but it is such a good example of great perfume architecture that it is something to experience. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it once again, “It ain’t the ingredient, it’s the artist.” Brava Mona di Orio you are proof positive I am right.

the winner is  scentual healing.

Please claim your flacon by emailing michelyn@cafleurebon.com  with MONA  Di Orio OUD as the subject and your address details  by September 8 est