The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Oud Lune arrived in 2025 from Souhayl Attar, the perfumer associated with Miyaz Perfume. Its official description begins with fruit: apple and apricot, sharpened by a hint of pink pepper, then moves into a floral heart of mimosa and Bulgarian rose. That opening feels like the beginning of a story rather than a completed sketch. Attar's composition places the brightness over a more traditional register of rose, oud, balsam, opoponax, and amber, giving the fruit a destination beyond the first impression. The name itself carries a central idea without revealing the full composition: bright materials and deep ones meet in a fragrance built around oud, fruit, rose, resin, and warmth.
The unusual part is the balance. Apple and apricot can read sweet and decorative, while oud can become heavy and uncompromising. Oud Lune uses pink pepper to put tension in the fruit, mimosa and Bulgarian rose to give it a soft floral center, then lets balsam, opoponax, sandalwood, tonka bean, amber, and oud build the foundation. The result isn't a simple fruit-and-oud split. It's a conversation between bright, polished notes and materials that sink lower into skin, changing the fragrance as it moves from sparkle to resin.
The evolution
The first impression is vivid: apple and apricot arrive with pink pepper, giving the opening a juicy, slightly sharp edge. As that brightness softens, mimosa and Bulgarian rose come forward, replacing the fruit's direct sweetness with a powdery floral calm. The composition then turns inward. Peru balsam and opoponax bring a sticky, resinous warmth, while sandalwood gives the center a smooth wooden grain. Tonka bean and amber add a rounded sweetness that never feels entirely innocent. Oud stays close underneath, woody, earthy, and faintly animalic, anchoring the rose without flattening it. As the fragrance develops, the initial fruit gives way to a layered floral and resinous character. The rose remains expressive as the balsam and opoponax deepen the heart, and the woody notes lend the composition a smooth, grounded structure.
Cultural impact
Oud Lune offers a distinctive entry into the world of oud-led fragrance. Its opening is clear and inviting: apple and apricot with a slightly sharp lift of pink pepper, followed by the softer texture of mimosa and Bulgarian rose. As the composition develops, Peru balsam and opoponax introduce resinous depth, while sandalwood, tonka bean, and amber give the heart a smooth, rounded warmth. Oud remains close to the base, grounding the floral and fruity notes with its woody, earthy character. The result is a fragrance that reveals itself gradually, rewarding attention to texture, contrast, and the changing relationships between its notes.
The House
Miyaz PerfumeMiyaz Perfume is a niche fragrance house centered on natural and artisanal perfumery, founded and led by perfumer Souhayl Attar. The brand crafts scents that draw from Middle Eastern and North African olfactory traditions, translating them into contemporary compositions. Its collection spans intimate Editions and limited releases, including Oud Lune (2025), Louna (2024), and the Iris Cacao Mysore Edition (2024). Miyaz operates with a small-batch approach, emphasizing intentional creation over volume. The brand maintains a direct presence with its audience through social media, where Attar shares his creative process and the philosophy behind each scent. Miyaz has garnered a following among collectors seeking handcrafted fragrances with distinct character, particularly those interested in oud, floral, and gourmand interpretations rooted in natural materials.
The Creator
Souhayl AttarAttar's signature leans toward clarity and depth in equal measure. He favors natural materials with clear olfactory signatures, selecting ingredients for their behavioral honesty rather than their exotic origin.
