Creed Oud Zarian: Heritage, Craft, and the Spirit of Aged Oud

The arrival of Oud Zarian signals a fresh chapter for the house – a composition built on expertise and respect for the world’s most prized olfactory materials. Launching in September 2025, Oud Zarian enriches the Creed collections with a scent that pays tribute to Middle Eastern traditions and the legend of aged oud.

Olfactory Structure: Notes and Atmosphere

Top Notes: Bergamot, Ginger, and Spices

Oud Zarian opens with a burst of brightness and intrigue. Bergamot brings a clean, citrus clarity, while ginger adds energy and a subtle warmth. A carefully balanced accord of spices sets the tone, suggesting the blend of ancient rituals and contemporary craftsmanship that defines the Creed approach. The introduction is vivid and inviting, establishing the aromatic landscape that follows.

Heart Notes: Rose Centifolia and Frankincense

In the heart, the composition takes on a floral and mystical character. Rose Centifolia Absolute offers a refined, velvety sweetness, anchoring the scent with a sense of classic elegance. Frankincense adds depth and a smoky undertone, echoing the incense-filled halls of ancient palaces and the meditative rituals of the Middle East. The interplay of rose and frankincense creates a core that is textured, radiant, and quietly powerful.

Base Notes: Jalali Oud, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Myrrh, and Licorice

The foundation of Oud Zarian is rooted in the legendary Jalali oud – an ingredient sourced from Aquilaria trees in Bangladesh and aged for over eighty years. This oud is known for its exceptional smoothness, subtlety, and unique resonance. Unlike younger oud oils, the aged resin offers a soft, ambery depth with facets of warm wood, subtle leather, and deep earth. Patchouli brings an earthy, aromatic complexity, while tonka bean contributes a vanillic sweetness. Sandalwood imparts a creamy, woody warmth, while myrrh and licorice add resinous, balsamic, and faintly sweet nuances to the drydown. The base is layered, radiant, and enduring, leaving a sensual signature that echoes the spirit of tradition and craftsmanship.

The Soul of Jalali Oud

Jalali oud is regarded as a reference for natural oud oil. Distilled from wild Aquilaria trees and aged for decades, this rare material is revered for its refinement and spiritual character. As oud ages, its resinous core becomes concentrated and smooth, developing a less animalic and more harmonious profile. In Oud Zarian, this precious ingredient forms the heart of the scent, blending with spices, florals, and woods to create an olfactory tapestry that feels both ancient and thoroughly modern.

Creed’s tribute to this legendary oud is evident in the complexity and balance of the composition. Each note is selected to support and enhance the central oud, while maintaining clarity and structure. The result is a perfume that embodies calm power, memory, and the mystery of precious materials shaped by time.

Cultural Context and Modern Legacy

Oud Zarian arrives as a reflection of the evolving Creed legacy, uniting the house’s classic French perfumery roots with a reverence for Middle Eastern tradition. The fragrance captures the ritual of aged oud, known as “liquid gold,” and presents it within a composition designed for contemporary connoisseurs. The bottle – black, matte, and embossed with the Creed coat of arms – evokes elegance and heritage, while the golden cap adds a final note of richness.

Launched for the fall season and the approaching holidays, Oud Zarian invites discovery and connection, offering an experience that bridges time, place, and tradition. With every spray, the perfume reveals its intricate tapestry, unfolding layers of spice, rose, incense, precious woods, and the soul of eighty-year-aged oud.

Lasting Impression of Creed Oud Zarian

Creed Oud Zarian Eau de Parfum leaves a mark that extends beyond the skin, creating an enduring presence rooted in craftsmanship and rare materials. Each note reveals an element of the fragrance’s story: the clarity of bergamot and ginger at the top, the rose and frankincense heart, and the rich, resonant foundation shaped by Jalali oud, patchouli, sandalwood, myrrh, licorice, and tonka bean. The experience is immersive, drawing from the ritual and artistry that define The House of Creed.

Wearing Creed Oud Zarian becomes a daily act of connection to the legacy of aged oud and the evolution of modern perfumery. The scent continues to unfold throughout the day, unveiling subtle shifts in depth, warmth, and texture. Its signature lingers with refined resonance, capturing both memory and the quiet strength that comes from tradition shaped by time. In every application, Creed Oud Zarian invites reflection on artistry, heritage, and the timeless value found in rare, carefully crafted materials.