903 OUD ILAM

903 Oud Ilam is a unisex extrait de parfum by Bon Parfumeur, the Parisian house of Ludovic Bonneton, and part of the Les Extraits collection. It is an elegant, mysterious spicy woody scent that reinterprets oud with a modern, refined touch.

The Fragrance

The inspiration is an afternoon spent browsing the antique shops of Paris, stopping in front of unique pieces, undecided but always drawn by their timeless charm. Instead of a landscape or a destination, here the house chose to work on objects, materials and places: the idea is to recreate the smell of vintage objects, turning real, concrete things into the poetry of a perfume. Ilam is the name of a district of Nepal, the country where the Timur berries that open the fragrance come from. The first digit of the number indicates the olfactory family: 9 stands for the specials. It is signed by Serge de Oliveira, the same perfumer as 107 Nappa Tuberosa.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening plays on the tension between the warmth of saffron and the spicy freshness of coriander seeds and Timur berries, the berries of Nepal, with their lively, citrusy character. The heart is discreet and powdery: iris and patchouli create a soft transition, evoking old paper and polished woods. The base is warm and mysterious: musk, sandalwood and oud leave a deep, long-lasting trail, like an antique object that withstands time.

Who We Recommend 903 Oud Ilam To

We recommend 903 Oud Ilam to those who love oud but want it elegant, modern and never overpowering, and to anyone looking for a refined, cultured fragrance to wear naturally. It is versatile: perfect every day, at the office as well as on special occasions, from autumn to spring. Unisex, it suits him and her.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

We love Oud Ilam because it manages to be deep and light at the same time: it has the mysterious charm of precious woods, but a discreet elegance that makes it easy to love even for those who have never dared with this kind of perfume. It is a fragrance that makes you think, and that is remembered.

Similar Fragrances

• Iris Bloom by Habibi NY shares oud, iris, saffron, sandalwood and patchouli, in a more floral, fruity version with blackcurrant and orange blossom.
• Dubai Abraj by The Spirit of Dubai shares saffron, patchouli, sandalwood, oud and musk, in a more opulent, spicy register with rose, leather and amber.
• Warek by Kajal shares saffron, patchouli and oud, in a warmer, more enveloping key with rose, leather and vanilla.

FAQ

What are Timur berries?
They are the berries of a plant that grows in the mountains of Nepal, loved by perfumers for their spicy, lively, citrusy side.

Why does the number start with 9?
In Bon Parfumeur's system, 9 identifies the family of specials, the house's most unusual, out-of-the-box creations.

Is it a heavy oud?
No: it is an elegant, modern oud, brightened by fresh spices and softened by woods, easy to wear during the day too.

How long does 903 Oud Ilam last?
It accompanies the skin all day long, with a warm, refined trail that evolves slowly until the evening.

Product Information

Brand

Bon Parfumeur

Name

903 Oud Ilam

Concentration

Extrait de Parfum

Size

100 ml

Olfactory family

Spicy Woody

Launch year

2024

Made in

France