The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Oud de Chypre arrived in 2025 from Amer Perfumes. Amer Alradhi composed it around a deliberately rich idea of chypre, one where chypre character meets the depth of oud. The title makes the structure plain: chypre gives the composition its mossy, floral architecture, while oud supplies warmth, darkness and staying power. That tension is visible from the first spray. Bright bergamot and apricot sit beside neroli, cardamom and olibanum before a floral heart rises around Azerbaijani rose, Turkish rose, jasmine, Pink Lotus and Tuberose. Agarwood threads through the middle, turning a polished composition into something older and more tactile.
What makes the composition worth taking slowly is its range of oud. Cambodian Oud appears in the heart alongside jasmine, while the base adds Agarwood Oud and Thai Oud. Florals do more than soften them. Pink Lotus, Osmanthus, Tuberose, Azerbaijani rose, Turkish rose and jasmine create layers of white floral, rose and powdery texture before Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vetiver make the ground mineral, earthy and green. Civet adds the subtle animalic tension that keeps the sweetness from becoming too polite.
The evolution
The opening is immediate but not blunt. Bergamot and Neroli bring light, while Apricot adds a rounded golden sweetness. Cardamom and Olibanum cut through both with dry spice and resinous smoke. That brightness soon gives way to the floral middle, where Pink Lotus, Osmanthus, Tuberose, Azerbaijani rose, Turkish rose and jasmine gather around the darker currents of Cambodian Oud and Agarwood. The composition changes character without losing its thread. On skin, the flowers soften first, leaving oud and a cool mossy impression in their place. Oakmoss and Patchouli deepen that impression, while Vetiver brings an earthy, mineral edge. Amber, Bourbon Vanilla and Tonka Bean then bring warmth, with Civet and White Ambergris giving the drydown a smooth, faintly sensual edge. Indian Sandalwood keeps the final trail close and polished.
Cultural impact
Oud de Chypre is built around the combination of oud and a classic chypre structure. Its appeal lies in the way the two are expressed through a broad note range: citrus, spice, resin and flowers in the opening, followed by rose, jasmine, Pink Lotus, Tuberose and Osmanthus around the oud. Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vetiver give the composition an earthy, green and mineral ground, while amber, vanilla, tonka bean, civet and sandalwood shape the warm, smooth drydown. The result is a layered fragrance that invites close attention as its floral, mossy and woody qualities shift over time.
The House
Amer PerfumesAmer Perfumes is a Saudi‑Arabian fragrance house that translates the scent heritage of the Middle East into contemporary compositions. The brand showcases a line of niche perfumes that draw on regional botanicals, rare oud, and classic Arabic accords while presenting them in a modern, minimalist format. Its collections, launched between 2023 and 2025, include Arabian Jasmine, Gardenia Absolute, and a series of oud‑centric releases such as Charred Oud and Vanulia. Amer Perfumes positions itself as a bridge between historic olfactory traditions and today’s discerning collectors, offering scents that feel both familiar and freshly imagined.
The Creator
Amer AlradhiAmer’s style leans toward rich, layered compositions that reveal themselves over time. He builds a foundation of warm woods and resins, then adds a heart of floral or spice that pulses before fading into a dry, mineral finish.
