Cretaceous Oud Era Unisex (Collection Vetiver Expressionism By Flower) by NadiaZ

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Cretaceous Oud Era Unisex (Collection Vetiver Expressionism By Flower) by NadiaZ

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“A primeval encounter with one of the most fantasmatic Era of Earth. As if one could walk by the dinosaurs and breath through their prehistoric lungs the story of the generations of trees that have survived till modern ages.”
Oriental, Woody, Gourmand and Balsamic.

Cretaceous Oud Era. Unisex. Natural Perfume

About the Collection Vetiver Expressionism by Flower: The Vetiver is a Grass, which roots produce one of the most complex perfumery materials with captivating nuances from oud-like tones, to wood or honey notes depending on its terroir: country origins, type of soil, whether it is cultivated or wild and the processing techniques. NadiaZ exploits the various scent profiles of Haiti most prized vertiver to draw subtle harmonies like a painter palette. The Collection is an hommage to this plant modest in appearance but hiding a true treasure. Like the Expressionist Movement, that bored famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Donray, Wassily Kandinsky or Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka, the concept of the Collection is to decline atmospheres and emotions from a Vetiver Heart into variations compositions where a Flower is placed in the Spotlight. For Ayiti Pasyon Vetiver Unisex, it is the Coffee Blossom (Coffea arabica), for Coral Jasmine Bengal Moon Woman it is the very rare Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Coral Jasmine/Parijata), for Noon Rainforest Light Unisex it is a particular variety of green scented Jasmine called Auri (Jasminum auriculatum) seldom used in western perfumery and even less as a head note, and finally for Cretaceous Oud Era Unisex  it is the Cassie Flower (Acacia farnesiana ) married with the majestic Oud (Aquilaria agallocha).


Atmosphere:

Retracing the genealogy of plants back into the Cretaceous Era 130 million years ago, which saw one of the highest biodiversity of dinosaurs as well as one of the greatest extinctions in the history of earth. In this prehistoric age, when the invention of petal flowers was in its infancy, the Acacia tree already set its lineage. Its bright yellow puffy flowers generously spread their fragrant pollen into the rich atmosphere, dancing in the air under the warm exhalation of the volcanoes and the limestone dust distinctive to this Era, in such abundance that fossils of these life capsules brought their testimony to us. Imagining the perilous journey of a tiny pollen into the dinosaurs world, their gigantic lungs filled with primeval air, plants first legacy of oxygen and perfumes, their breath blowing far and away into new territories to colonize. From the earlier Cretaceous period to its end, from the abundance to the devastation of the accomplishment of an era, an air filled with the sweet, delicate and naive fragrance of Cassie ancestors learning their alchemy, trees adapting to the growing aridity, dry wood cracking and bending under the sun loosing their bark to the soil, the winds and the crush from the dinosaurs footsteps. And in the middle, an Aquilaria tree holds its grounds, as paleonthology attests, already giving its kiss of death to the fungi that causes the bewitched blood named Oud. And through the courage, the pain and above all the incommensurable thrive to live, a legacy of children still hides today in the wild of secret forests alcoves maybe till the next extinction.

Notes:

A warm beating heart of a palette of Vetiver and Oud mirroring each other in an infinite resonance, from the sweetest, honey and ambery notes, to the old and cracking wood reaching its end journey into a faint smoky state before starting the circle of life again with the revigorating young twigs and gourmand citrus fruit essence of the Lime Petitgrain. Throughout, a subtle Cassie scent, with spicy hints of cinnamon a floral mellowness in conjunction with a brisk powdered air quality floats like an aura.

Closest olfactive family

Oriental, Woody, Gourmand, Balsamic.

Aromatherapy 
Highly Seductive, Wild and Primeval.

Consult NadiaZ Science & Art page and the additionnal information tab for more information on Scents, Emotions and Skin Types for this perfume. For a first sampling experience, try the Perfume Minis and the CollectionVetiver Discovery Box. For an extended sensorial experience and a special event, you can request a batch of one of NadiaZ Bespoke Chocolates.

Sustainability: Oud is a very  precious and versatile material which production poses considerable sustainability concerns, therefore NadiaZ supports sustainability initiatives and do not promote the killing of wild endangered trees however beautifully scented their Oud can be. There are also vintage Oud available on the market reaching considerable value. Thus this perfume scent can vary with each batch depending on the Oud origin and year employed: it can be more woody, sugary or honeylike with hints of cinnamon, mushrooms or soil depending on the material, which is part of the beauty and uniqueness of each bottle you will own. If you wish to have a tailor-made perfume with a specific Oud do not hesitate to contact NadiaZ. In her collection, NadiaZ promotes also the use of lesser known plants such as indigenous nuts and mushrooms that bear similarity in scent with Oud and are a good way to diversify a too scarce resource. 

 

Image credits: Photo by Peter Gonzalez on Unsplash

Additional Information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 22 × 15 × 6 cm
Natural Plant-Based Perfume Content

Complete Set Glass Spray Bottle 30ml /1.0 fl.oz & Glass Roll-On 9ml/0.3 fl.oz &Glass Mini-Spray 2ml /0.06 fl.oz & Sample Card glass mini vial 1ml/0.03 fl.oz, Glass Spray Bottle 30ml/1.0 fl.oz & Glass Mini-Spray 2ml /0.06 fl.oz & Sample Card glass mini vial 1ml/0.03 fl.oz, Glass Mini-Spray S 4ml/0.13 fl.oz & Sample Card glass mini vial 1ml/0.03 fl.oz

Edition Year (only for complete sets)

Any year, 2020

Collection

Vetiver Expressionism by Flower, Namib & Prehistory

Year of creation

2020

Orientation

Art Collector, Phyto-Care, Sensorial Experience

Emotions

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Skin type & Cultural roots

Bespoke Chocolate Suggestions

Dulce de Leche Semi Dark Chocolate, Kopi Luak Coffee Fusion Extra Dark Chocolate, Oudh Royal Dark Chocolate, Rum Soaked Wood Vessel Extra Dark Chocolate

Aging potential (consult storage instructions)

Moderate, this perfume ages very well in terms of scent profile particularly its oud, woods and resins content but special attention needs to be given to the citrus content, which is high here, as it has a higher potential for oxidation.

Alcohol (Alcohol), **Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Ximenia Americana (Ximenia) Seed Oil, Mel (Honey), Butyrum (Butter), Glycerin (Vegetable Glycerin), Tocopherol (Vit. E), *Benzyl Alcohol, *Cinnamyl Alcohol,*Coumarin, *Farnesol, *Benzyl Salicylate, *Citronellol, *Cinnamal, *Eugenol, *Geraniol, *Linalool.

* Occurs naturally in essential oils
** Essential and vegetable oils and extracts
100% natural plant. No synthetic fragrances. Vegan.

All NadiaZ products are made with Virgin Vegetable Oils and GMO free. No chemical preservatives, parabens or mineral oils. Patch tested on humans. No animal testing.

The Collection Vetiver Expressionism by Flower aims to put the spotlight on the essence of individual ingredients in a smaller number than the 15-200 NadiaZ signature Perfume harmonies. Independantly of their number, NadiaZ perfumes may contain plants which bear unique active ingredients and interact with each other in holistic compositions. The featured plants are a selection of some of them for you to discover. Please check the menu NadiaZ Ingredients to learn more about the brand repertoire. NadiaZ is involved in research on the specific phytotherapeutic properties of indigenous plants, however perfumes enter in the cosmetic category and not in the medicinal one, which is why legislation do not make it possible to describe those on this website or the brand documentations. Feel free to google them or check on Wikipedia to get more information, or send an email for specific questions.

Vetiver (Vetivera zizanioides):
A tall perennial scented grass mainly cultivated in the tropics – in India, Tahiti, Java, Salvador and especially in Haiti – its root can reach deeper than some trees, which besides being the source of an exquisite oil, offers a range of benefits to the communities such as to fight soil erosion or as a natural detoxifier. It bears captivating nuances from oud-like tones, to wood or honey, sweet, oriental, almost tobacco-like aroma, or a smoky green depending on its terroir: country origins, type of soil, whether it is cultivated or wild and the processing techniques. The Java Vetiver is known for its distinct smoky flavor while its Haiti counterpart is in comparison round and ambery. The soil composition has a large role to play, in Haiti depending on the mineral nature of the soil, it can give birth to an extraordinary Vetiver de Pierre or Stone Vetiver which sweet nature is virtually exempt from the smoky and grassy notes, bearing even more resemblance to Oud. In addition, the production in Haiti provides much needed income to its impoverished population. For a vibrant history of Vetiver through the ages, we recommend reading the Osmotheque article “Vetiver : a palette of woody fragrances”“Vetiver : a palette of woody fragrances”“Vetiver : a palette of woody fragrances”.

vetiver


Agarwood (Aquilaria agallocha):
Renowned to be the most expensive wood in the world, Agarwood (Oudh in Arabic) is formed as a result of parasitic intervention on the tree. The Agarwood scent has been revered throughout the Orient since time immemorial, and used in Arabic perfumery as a signature scent. It is powerful and pervasive, with the tiniest amount being quite perceptible. NadiaZ exploits various types of Oud which complexity is legendary, from the mellow woody, mushroom tainted to the powerful smoky overpowering scent. Often reserved for male fragrances, NadiaZ ingeniously blends it to infuse unisex and women’s perfumes with mystery and character. While the trees have become scarce, especially in India, thankfully replanting efforts have been successful in some locations. Given NadiaZ ethical engagement in preserving plants, the brand refrains from using Oud that wouldn’t be sustainably harvested. Owning a drop of the rarest Wild Oud may sound attractive in the same way ivory or a tiger claw is, it is however taking the life of a rare and endangered individual, therefore NadiaZ refrain from this Oud market competition. In her signature perfumes, she favors the blending with wild mushrooms and other woods and demonstrate that it is possible to bring Oud notes through a better valorization of the incredible biodiversity of plant resources.

oud

Cassie (Acacia farnesiana):
These puffy flowers, from Acacia trees, found from Africa to India to Australia, are reminiscent of a mother’s soft embrace, yet enigmatic and elusive. Honey-like with hints of wood and grass, this aroma magically reveals itself once every other scent wears off. The Cassie is similar to Mimosa but subtle balsamic, woody notes that are reminiscent to tree bark drying in the sun.

mimosa

Lime Petitgrain (Citrus aurantifolia):
The oil is made from the leaves and twigs of the Lime tree. It bears a distinctive citrus scent in a woody and somewhat spicy bouquet. The oil is often used to reduce anxiety, boost energy and uplift the mood. In phytotherapy, it is used to help the respiratory system and is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. However, its high content in limonene can cause contact allergies, it is therefore not to be used regularly or in large quantities.

Ximenia Oil (Ximenia americana):
Also known as African Sour Plum and originating from the Southern Africa Savannah, this oil has a unique honey-like consistency and is extremely moisturizing. It is reputed to be antimicrobial, and stimulates the sebaceous glands, promoting optimal skin functions. It is an excellent fixative for perfumes, thus creating lasting aromas.

ximenia

Use
Being ultraconcentrated and plant-based, this perfume is very special, creating a longlasting scented layer marrying with the skin. So spray from a distance, on skin not exposed to the sun or on clothes, leave 4 mins —until the alcohol evaporates— and only THEN smell. However, due to the high dosage of Lime Oils, we recommend to apply this concentrated version on clothes.

Caution
Shake before use to avoid blocking the spray pump. In case of blockage, remove the pump top and rinse well with water.

For external use only. Do not use on children and, as a precaution, avoid using perfumes during pregnancy as well as in the presence of children below 2 years old. Many essential oils can cause photosensitivity therefore do not use on skin exposed to the sun. All perfumes contain volatile substances; asthmatics may be best advised to test their reaction first, to apply in a well-ventilated place, and to choose roll-on applicators. Note that this perfume has a high dosage in Lime Oil. Do not use every day and preferably not directly on the skin! Wear this perfume for special days or nights, enquire about the Eau de Toilette version, or alternate with other NadiaZ creations to diversify your exposure to valuable yet powerful plants constituents. Do not use on light colored fabrics; for coloured fabrics, test first on a small patch, and spray from a distance after mixing well to avoid oil staining.

Allergies
Contains tree nuts, kernel and unrefined virgin seed oils. May have been in contact with bee and dairy products. Unsuitable for persons sensitive to Limonene (Lime Oil). Allergens occur naturally in essential oils; to prevent allergies, it is recommended to use in reasonable quantities, alternate perfumes, or apply on clothes. Likewise, it is recommendable to reduce all other sources of allergens at home (ambient perfumes, deodorizers, scented candles, harsh detergents, etc).

Storage
Store in a dark, dry and cool place. This is a natural product subject to small variations in color, scent and texture. This product is highly inflammable; keep away from any flame or heat, no not spray on an open flame or other ignition source. Keep out of reach from children. In case of ingestion, consult a doctor immediately. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately and consult a doctor. Use before expiration date (24 months).

NadiaZ formulations favor the preservation of the active ingredients by using virgin plant oils, thus many perfumes have several highly valuable phases, or sediments, which need to be blended by shaking before use. Waxes and butters may solidify in cold and regain fluidity when gently warmed up with your hands or in lukewarm water.

As many of the perfume ingredients are wild indigenous plants extracts, NadiaZ perfumes may vary slightly in scent, depending on ingredient origin, climate and harvest conditions, extraction methods and processing. While all NadiaZ ingredients concentrations are adjusted by the perfumer’s nose, NadiaZ aims for uttermost quality in its materials, without standardization, sourcing them from a wide variety of locations and producers. This minimizes their ecological footprint and involves working with smaller communities. As a result, this limits the environmental impact on a single geographical origin and improves the sustainability of harvesting practices, as well as reducing climatic risks.

About perfume aging

As a policy NadiaZ recommends to follow the storage instructions and expiration date as per the cosmetics legislation, particularly as we cannot guarantee the quality of your storage conditions at home. However, as for Grand Cru wines, some perfumes have aging potential and other not. NadiaZ perfume compositions make a great use of resins that just like oud, vetiver or ambergris, get more complexity with time, while citrus require a special attention due to their oxydative susceptibility. NadiaZ unique formulations and indigenous oil mix ensure an improved stability, however they remain natural and thus fragile.    In our workshop, perfumes are aged first till optimal level, tested regularly for stability and scent profile evolution and only poured in individual bottles fresh before sale. Mini-formats should never be aged as their small volume size and unsealed bottle present more risk for oxidation.

 

 

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(Ere du Oud du Crétacée Unisexe)
“Une rencontre primitive avec l’une des époques les plus fantasmatiques de la Terre. Comme si l’on pouvait marcher auprès des dinosaures et respirer à travers leurs poumons préhistoriques l’histoire des générations d’arbres qui ont survécu jusqu’à l’âge moderne. »
Oriental, Boisé, Gourmand et Balsamique.

A propos de la Collection Vétiver Expressionnisme par Fleur:
Le Vétiver est une herbe haute, dont les racines produisent l’un des matériaux de parfumerie les plus complexes avec des nuances captivantes des tons proches du Oud, aux bois ou encore des notes de miel en fonction de son terroir: origines, type de sol, cultivé ou sauvage et de ses techniques de transformation. NadiaZ exploite les différents profils de parfum des Vétiver les plus prisés pour dessiner des harmonies subtiles, comme une palette de peintres. La Collection est un hommage à cette plante d’apparence modeste mais cachant un véritable trésor. À l’instar du Mouvement expressionniste, qui a porté des artistes célèbres comme Vincent Van Gogh, Donray, Wassily Kandinsky ou Tivadar Csontvary Kosztka, le concept de la Collection est de décliner les atmosphères et les émotions d’un Cœur Vétiver en variations des compositions où une fleur est mise en avant. Pour Ayiti Pasyon Vetiver Unisex, c’est la Fleur de Café (Coffea robusta/arabica), pour Coral Jasmine Bengal Moon Woman c’est le très rare Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Coral Jasmine/Parijata), pour Noon Rainforest Light Unisex, c’est une variété particulière de jasmin vert parfumé appelé Auri (Jasminum auriculatum) rarement utilisé dans la parfumerie occidentale et encore moins en note de tête, et enfin pour le Crétacé Oud Era Unisex, c’est la Fleur de Cassie (Acacia farnesiana) mariée avec le magestueux Oud (Aquilaria agallocha).

Atmosphère :
Retraçant la généalogie des plantes dans l’ère du Crétacé il ya 130 millions d’années, qui a vu l’une des plus hautes biodiversités de dinosaures ainsi que l’une des plus grandes extinctions dans l’histoire de la terre. En cette époque préhistorique, alors que l’invention des fleurs à pétales en était à ses balbutiements, l’Acacia avait déjà établi sa lignée. Ses fleurs ébouriffées jaune vif répandant généreusement leur pollen parfumé dans la riche atmosphère, dansant dans l’air sous le soufle chaud des volcans et la poussière de craie distincte de cette époque, en telle abondance que les fossiles de ces capsules de vie nous ont apporté leur témoignage. Imaginer le voyage périlleux d’un minuscule pollen dans le monde des dinosaures, leurs poumons gigantesques remplis d’air primitif, premier legs d’oxygène et de parfums des plantes, leur expiration soufflant loin dans de nouveaux territoires à coloniser. De la période du début du Crétacé à sa fin, de l’abondance à la dévastation de l’accomplissement d’une époque, un air rempli du parfum doux, délicat et naïf des ancêtres Cassie apprenant leur alchimie, des arbres s’adaptant à l’aridité croissante, du bois sec qui craque et se plie sous le soleil, perdant son écorce au sol, aux vents et sous les pas écrasants des dinosaures. Et au milieu, un arbre d’Aquilaria tient sa position, comme l’atteste la paléonthologie, donnant déjà son baiser de la mort aux champignons, cause du sang ensorcelé nommé Oud. Et à travers le courage, la douleur et surtout l’incommensurable désir de vivre, un héritage d’enfants se cache encore aujourd’hui dans des alcôves forêts sauvages secrètes peut-être jusqu’à la prochaine extinction.

Notes:
Un cœur battant chaud d’une palette de Vétiver et de Oud dans une résonance mutuelle infinie, des notes les plus douces, de miel et d’ ambre, au bois et se craquelant, se muant à la fin de son voyage en une faible fumée avant de recommencer le cercle de la vie à nouveau avec les jeunes brindilles revigorantes,l’essence gourmande d’agrumes de la Lime Petitgrain. Et tout au long, un parfum subtil de Cassie, aux notes épicées de cannelle, une douceur florale jointe à une brusque qualité d’air en poudrée flotte comme une aura.

Famille olfactive la plus proche:
Oriental, Boisé, Gourmand et Balsamique.

Aromathérapie :
Très séduisant, sauvage et primitif, améliore l’humeur et la concentration.

Durabilité: Le Oud est un matériau très précieux et versatile dont la production pose des problèmes de durabilité considérables. Par conséquent, NadiaZ soutient les initiatives durables et ne promeut pas l’abattage d’arbres sauvages en voie de disparition, quel que soit l’attrait du parfum de leur Oud. Il existe également des Oud vintage disponibles sur le marché qui atteignent une valeur considérable. Ainsi les notes de ce parfum peuvent varier pour chaque lot en fonction de l’origine du Oud et de l’année d’extraction: il peut être plus boisé, sucré ou miellé avec des notes de cannelle, de champignons ou de terre selon le matériau, ce qui fait partie de la beauté et de l’unicité de chacune des bouteilles que vous posséderez. Si vous souhaitez réaliser un parfum sur mesure avec un Oud spécifique n’hésitez pas à contacter NadiaZ. Dans sa collection, NadiaZ promeut également l’utilisation de plantes moins valorisées telles que les noix indigènes et les champignons qui comportent des notes similaires au Oud et sont un bon moyen de diversifier une ressource trop rare.

Note: Ce parfum est très concentré et contient de l’huile de lime, voir les instructions et d’utilisation et les allergies. NadiaZ est ouverte à la collaboration avec des entreprises aux vues similaires pour produire une version de niche au détail d’une Eau de Toilette.

Mode d’emploi:
Etant ultraconcentré et à base de plantes, ce parfum est très spécial et il crée une pellicule parfumée durable qui épouse la peau. Vaporiser donc à même la peau à une certaine distance, aux endroits non exposés au soleil, et laisser 4 min. – jusqu’à évaporation de l’alcool – PUIS sentir. Du fait de la forte concentration en huile de lime, nous recommandons d’appliquer cette version concentrée sur les habits.

Précautions:
Pour usage externe uniquement. Ne pas utiliser sur les enfants et, par mesure de précaution, évitez d’utiliser des parfums pendant la grossesse. Beaucoup d’huiles essentielles peuvent provoquer une photosensibilité donc à ne pas utiliser sur la peau exposée au soleil. Tous les parfums contiennent des substances volatiles; les asthmatiques devraient tester leur réaction d’abord, en utilisant le parfum dans un endroit bien ventilé et préférer l’applicateur roll-on. Notez que ce parfume comprend une forte concentration en huile de lime. Portez ce parfum pour des journées ou nuits spéciales ou alternez avec d’autres créations de NadiaZ pour diversifier votre exposition aux composants de plantes précieux mais puissants. Ne pas utiliser sur des tissus de couleurs claires. Pour les tissus colorés, tester d’abord sur une petite zone et pulvériser à distance après avoir bien mélangé pour éviter les taches d’huile.

Allergies:
Contient des huiles vierges non raffinées de noix, fruits à noyau et graines. Peut avoir été en contact avec des produits laitiers ou de la ruche. Ne convient pas aux personnes sensibles au limonène (lime). Des allergènes sont naturellement présents dans les huiles essentielles ; pour prévenir les allergies, il est recommandé d’utiliser en quantité raisonnable, d’alterner les parfums, ou d’appliquer sur les vêtements. De même, il est recommandé de réduire toutes autres sources d’allergènes à la maison (parfums ambiants, désodorisants, bougies parfumées, détergents agressifs, etc.).

Conservation
Conserver dans un endroit sombre, sec et fraisn. Il s’agit d’un produit naturel soumis à de faibles variations de couleur, de parfum et de texture. Ce produit est très inflammable ; tenir à l’écart de toute flamme ou source de chaleur, ne pas vaporiser près de celles-ci . Tenir hors de portée des enfants. En cas d’ingestion, consulter immédiatement un médecin. En cas de contact avec les yeux, rincer immédiatement et consultez un médecin. Il est préférable de l’utiliser avant la date d’expiration (24 mois).

Etant donné que beaucoup des ingrédients de parfums sont des extraits de plantes sauvages et indigènes, les parfums NadiaZ peuvent varier légèrement d’odeur, en fonction de l’origine, du climat, des conditions de récolte ou des méthodes d’extraction et de fabrication. Alors que toutes les concentrations d’ingrédients NadiaZ sont ajustées par le nez du parfumeur, NadiaZ a pour objectif une extrême qualité des matières premières, sans standardisation, et en s’approvisionnant auprès d’une grande variété de lieux et de producteurs. Cela permet de minimiser l’empreinte écologique et implique un travail avec de petites communautés. De ce fait, cela limite l’impact environnemental sur une seule origine géographique et améliore l’aspect durable des pratiques de récoltes tout en réduisant les risques climatiques.

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