Amouage presents yet another exquisite creation just in time for Ramadan. At the House of Amouage, the process of creativity is as important as its end result – it is only through a fearless refinement of the process that true artistry is achieved. Nowhere is this more evident than in the acclaimed Essences Collection, which, by virtue of its ingenious double-infusion process, marks a milestone in the development of perfume composition. Now, a new feat of innovation joins the collection in the form of the astronomically-inspired Oud Zuhal – a limited-edition composition, released only in the GCC region to coincide with the Ramadan period.
Oud Zuhal – a gift from the stars
From the earliest moments of its opening, Oud Zuhal is focused firmly on its central material: the effect of the oud chips used in the infusion is unmistakable. All of the characteristics of the highest quality of agarwood come to the fore immediately – the animalic boldness, the mysterious woodiness, the dry, herbal inflections. However, after the initial assertion of oud, it also becomes apparent that the scent is far more than a presentation of a single ingredient.
Black Pepper and Pink Pepper bring a feeling of lift to the composition, lending it a marked verticality. The cooling, subtly citrusy personality of Cardamom acts as a striking contrast with the Oud, causing it to appear more clearly defined. As the scent progresses, the earthiness of Patchouli emphasises the Oud’s more authoritative features, while a sophisticated Amber note conveys a sense of timelessness. Finally, the use of Oud Assam complements the Indonesian Oud chips and achieves a rounded, full-bodied effect: the former is complex and multi-dimensional, whereas the latter is warmer and more balanced. The two grant Oud Zuhal lofty, grandiose proportions and elevate it to a suitably celestial level.
Structured as a monumental core surrounded by more delicate elements, Oud Zuhal is an emotionally charged expression of the power of sagacious fortitude.
The Essences – the power of subtlety
All perfume concentrates in the Essences collection are infused for a set period of time with a specific material. In the case of Oud Zuhal, the time period is 42 days, and the infusion ingredient is an Indonesian variety of oud called Merauke. The alcohol used to dilute the concentrates is infused for 6 months in hand-made oakwood barrels, produced in France by the artisanal firm Allary. The oud and the oakwood imbue Oud Zuhal with a unique patina – a layer of sophistication that envelops the scent with seamless suaveness. Though it may be difficult to put into words, the contribution of the double-infusion is undeniably present. It is the intangible made real – a fitting encapsulation of the power of perfumery itself.
Packaging & presentation
Oud Zuhal is presented in the bespoke Essences flacon, designed in collaboration with Jerome Faillant-Dumas of L.O.V.E. Paris. When seen from the front, its vertical ridges call to mind the dunes of Oman’s landscape; from above, they form the iconic, twelve-pointed Amouage emblem. At the base is the Essences medal, a gleaming, hand-made object displaying the perfume’s key information, as well as a graphical representation of a planetary system, in keeping with the scent’s focus on the story of Saturn. On the box, an hourglass image serves as a reminder of the importance of time to the entirety of the Essences collection. On the outer sleeve, Artist Louise Mertens’ representation of an oud chip – composed of contrasting, organic vertical lines – captures the weighty personality of the perfume itself.
Oud Zuhal can be purchased on Amouage.com and boutiques in Oman and other Amouage boutiques and authorised retailers limited to the GCC region as of February 25th 2026.