Ojar Routes Nomades EDP
Description
A spicy, smoky leather that traces the frankincense trade routes. Routes Nomades EDP traces the path of the frankincense harvester, each drop of resin gathered by hand and carried in worn leather across ancient trade routes. Cypress, ginger, and cardamom open like dust and spice stirred by desert wind, while ylang-ylang, vetiver, and cinnamon leaf settle into the journey's rhythm, finally resting in patchouli, incense, and leather. Reviewers describe it as a rewarding, distinctly masculine-leaning unisex scent, not a crowd-pleaser, but memorable for the right wearer.
Scent Character
No official accord breakdown has been published for this release, but the note list is clear: a spicy, aromatic opening (cypress, cardamom, ginger) over a smoky leather-and-incense base. Translation: dry, spiced, and leathery, with a slow-building incense trail.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Cypress, Cardamom, Ginger
Heart: Vetiver, Cinnamon Leaf, Ylang-Ylang
Base: Leather, Incense, Patchouli
Performance
- Longevity: Strong. Reviewers describe above-average, all-day performance.
- Sillage: Strong, noticeable projection that carries beyond arm's length.
- Projection: 3+ ft in the opening hours, settling gradually.
Best Occasions & Season
- Best Seasons: Fall, Winter
- Best Occasions: Evening, Night Out, Leisure
- Gender: Unisex, wearable by anyone
- Skip for: light, casual daytime wear or warm climates
Concentration & Provenance
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Nanako Ogi
House: Ojar (Oman), founded by Sheikha Hind Bahwan, blending Omani perfume heritage (frankincense, oud, rose) with modern French perfumery
Launch Year: 2022
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FAQ
Is Routes Nomades men's or women's?
Unisex, though reviewers note it leans masculine in character.
What does it smell like?
A dry, spiced leather with incense and cardamom, bold rather than a crowd-pleaser.
How does it perform?
Strong, above-average longevity with noticeable projection in the opening hours.