The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Oud Collection No 3 arrived in 2020 from Mohammadreza Kazemian. Its stated purpose is sharply focused: showcase another dimension of oud-based fragrance. The name centers on the material itself and the varied expressions it can take within the composition. Oud provides the foundation, moving between polished wood, resinous smoke, mossy earth, and the cool powder of iris. Around it, sandalwood, patchouli, guaiac wood, frankincense, oakmoss, and spikenard add layers of grain, greenery, resin, and dry wood. The result is a study in how oud can sit beside cooler floral notes, darker woods, earthy moss, and softly smoking incense without losing its distinctive presence.
The interesting part is how oud shares the stage. Sandalwood rounds its grain, guaiac wood adds a drier smoky edge, and patchouli deepens the earthy register. Frankincense lifts the composition into resin and incense, while oakmoss brings shaded green and mineral depth. Iris works against that darkness with a cool, powdery counterpoint, and spikenard gives the heart a smooth herbal spice. Nothing here treats oud like a solo act.
The evolution
The opening has a cool, polished clarity, with iris cutting through resinous smoke before the composition settles into its woody center. Oud and patchouli bring depth, sandalwood gives the surface a measured grain, and guaiac wood adds a leaner sense of smoke. As time passes, frankincense seems to widen across the composition while oakmoss shades it with green earth. Spikenard and iris soften the edges without losing the resinous pull. The woody materials remain central as the fragrance develops, but incense and moss stay close to the skin. Oud gradually shares the stage with patchouli and sandalwood, creating a drier, more textured impression, while iris keeps a powdery coolness within the warmer materials. Oakmoss adds an earthy counterpoint, and frankincense gives the later stages a lifted, smoky breadth.
Cultural impact
Oud Collection No 3 reflects a deliberate exploration of oud's different dimensions through a dense, layered composition. Oud forms the center while iris introduces a cool, powdery quality, and sandalwood and guaiac wood extend the woody character. Patchouli deepens the earthy and resinous aspects, while frankincense adds a broader smoky presence. Oakmoss brings green earth into the structure, and spikenard softens the transition between woods, moss, resin, and incense. Together, these notes show how oud can support a fragrance that feels smoky, mineral, earthy, polished, or quietly powdery as its different facets come forward.
The House
Mohammadreza KazemianMohammadreza Kazemian is a self-taught perfumer from Iran who built his eponymous house on a provocative premise: imagination shapes reality. Rather than chasing trends, the brand invites wearers into what it calls a fantasy world, where attitude and original thinking transform ordinary moments into something extraordinary. Each fragrance functions as a narrative artifact, inviting the wearer to rewrite their own story through scent.
The Creator
Mohammadreza KazemianKazemian's compositions lean toward the floral-oriental and ambery territory, with enough restraint to keep them wearable rather than decorative. He shows a clear affection for powdery hearts built on iris, for the quiet luxury of ambrette, and for woods that lend a warm, slig…
