Maracuja is passion fruit in Portuguese: Maison Crivelli's Oud Maracuja opens on passion fruit and saffron before Turkish rose and leather carry it into oud, akigalawood, and amber, for anyone.
Oud Maracuja is Maison Crivelli's study in contrast: passion fruit (maracuja) brings bright tropical acidity against oud's dark, woody-resinous depth. Passion fruit in the opening contributes a tart, slightly citrusy-floral quality that is lighter and more acidic than most fruit materials; saffron adds warm, metallic-rich character that bridges the fruit toward the darker base.
Turkish rose in the heart provides warm, rich floral depth; leather introduces animalic dryness. Incense adds smoky-resinous character; oud provides woody-resinous depth; akigalawood (a Givaudan patented material combining woody and patchouli-like qualities) adds modern earthy depth. Amber in the base provides warm, resinous support. The composition reads as a deliberate juxtaposition of the tropical and the dark. Eight to twelve hours on skin.
Oud Maracuja suits autumn and winter from afternoon through evening. The oud and leather combination reads most clearly in cool air. A fragrance suited to formal occasions and evening wear.
