Birkholz
Birkholz
102 votes
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Cedarwood bursts forward with peppery bite, cinnamon adding a spicy snap that's almost medicinal in its sharpness. The effect is remarkably dry—like walking through a fragrant woodyard where someone's just struck a match.
The patchouli and vetiver emerge with a leathery, almost funky undertone that complicates the sweetness. The spice settles into a sustained hum rather than fading, creating a woody-aromatic plateau that feels unexpectedly grounded and contemplative.
Amber and musk create a soft amber-resinous veil, though the oud—restrained throughout—finally asserts itself as a subtle dark woody presence. What lingers is warm but still decidedly austere, more skin-like than projecting.
Supreme Oud announces itself as a fragrance for those who've moved beyond the theatrical posturing of standard ouds. Rather than the polished, almost perfumed oud presentations that dominate the category, Birkholz opts for something grittier—a wood-forward composition where cedarwood and cinnamon establish immediate earthiness before oud even enters the narrative.
The magic lies in how the spice framework (those pink pepper and cinnamon top notes) refuses to soften into sweetness. Instead, it stiffens the patchouli heart, creating a slightly astringent character that prevents the fragrance from becoming creamy or cosy. The vetiver, rather than adding freshness, deepens into a dry, almost tobacco-like quality that echoes the cedarwood opening. This is construction with intent—no note exists to flatter; each exists to challenge.
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