Croxatto Oud

The CROXATTO OUD is the Western-style perfume with the highest concentration of superior-grade Oud that I know of. Additionally, it is infused with the rare and impactful Croton Eluteria bark oil (cascarilla bark oil) of the highest quality, in an amount that likely multiplies by ten that of the perfume with the highest concentration on the market.

The production of this formulation faces two significant barriers: the high cost of its ingredients and the difficulty of obtaining them. According to common market practices, due to its production cost, this perfume should be sold at double its current price. By selling it directly, distribution and store commissions are avoided, allowing all those savings to be reflected in the final price.

Even so, the price is not exactly affordable. And due to the characteristics of the perfume itself, I can tell you it’s not aimed at the masses. Moreover, if you are unsure or have never been particularly enthusiastic about Oud, I recommend not purchasing it.

This is not an Oud perfume aligned with industry standards, nor is it meant to be. I also do not intend to surpass the artisanal oriental compositions loaded with roses, ambergris, incense, and saffron. This is an independent perfume.

THE AROMA

You will radiate an aroma saturated with pure Italian style; exclusive, original, fresh, complex, and dry; subtle but not soft. Where the Oud, as the protagonist, imparts all its "vintage leather jacket" character. It evokes the unmistakable calm of Vito Corleone in a leather trench coat and tie on Fifth Avenue.

OLFACTORY NOTES

HISTORY

After 4 years in the perfume production business and 2 years of studying this multifaceted material that is Oud, I decided to create a personal composition that represents the way I want to use Oud in a men’s perfume. The CROXATTO OUD is composed of abundant quantities of an exceptional Assam Oud from Bangladesh, one of the most sought-after in the world, and an extraordinary dose of cascarilla oil from the Bahamas, which I personally selected and purchased in the USA, of the highest quality available on the market.

It has happened to me several times when I mention to someone in this industry the ingredients, quantities, and costs involved in this formula—they seem to look at me with pity: who could be so foolish as to insist on wasting these ingredients like this, when all kinds of synthetic versions can be made at a fraction of the price? Or when various enhancers can be added to the Oud: ambrinols, civet, cypriols, etc. The CROXATTO OUD contains no Oud enhancers—what smells of Oud and leather in this perfume is pure solid Oud, without enhancers or substitutes.

I had to insist on the madness of using exactly what I believed was best for this perfume because, for me and many connoisseurs, there is indeed a difference. When you know low-quality or synthetic Oud, you understand why it can’t hold a candle to superior-grade Oud. Even if you have little experience, you can see the radical difference.

PRODUCTION LIMITS

The annual availability of Oud and Cascarilla of the quality used is limited; additionally, the 6-month maceration time required for the perfume adds complexity to the production. For this reason, and to maintain controlled quality, we have decided to produce it in non-massive batches.

The first batch began maceration in January 2025 and consists of 550 units.

THE BOTTLE

AUTHORS

Andrés Croxatto; Christian Carbonnel.