A prized and historic perfume-making ingredient from the Middle East,
olibanum oil’s use can be traced back to ancient Egypt. Also known as
frankincense, the oil is sourced from resin in Boswellia trees,
collected from the bark in spring and autumn. Only the highest quality
resin is steam distilled to produce essential oil for Gucci Intense Oud.
Incense, woods and leather are woven around pivotal notes of an ambery
oud accord and olibanum oil, conjuring an alluring effect on the top
note. The signature heart note is the ambery oud accord, a blend of dry
woods and smoky resinous notes with the addition of an ambergris accord
to enhance the incense signature. A leather note reverberates from the
base, intensifying the dynamic blend of this intoxicating fragrance.