OUD VANILLA
A deep and modern scent that lingers like a meaningful moment—warm, subtle, and quietly addictive.
Storytelling + Ingredient Presentation + Handcrafted Microlot Process
This fragrance is born from stories, not spreadsheets.
Maison Zia creates its exclusive batches in micro-quantities, inspired by ancient perfumery traditions found across artisan fragrance houses of democratic perfumers in northern India and emotional mysticism. Each microlot is shaped around rare raw materials, hand-touched from harvest to final blend.
Every accord carries intention:
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Oud resin infusion built from sustainably sourced agarwood micro-extracts
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Real vanilla absolute slowly matured to bring depth without sweetness overload
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Sandalwood elixir distilled from individual wood cuts, creamy and meditative
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Sour cherry essence hand-reduced to preserve a natural bittersweet shimmer
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Crushed bitter almond and aged liquor accords blended to add secretive warmth
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A floral heart of diced rose petals, jasmine silk accord, and plum nectar notes for a soft emotional bloom.
The production steps are a ritual of patience:
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Micro-extractions, done in small glass vessels to protect note transparency
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Botanical and resin aging for 60–120 days until the blend finds its emotional equilibrium
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Hand-guided layering, where each note is added like a brushstroke
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Nose-based refinement, adjusted by human senses, never automation
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Hand-bottling & labeling only 10–20 bottles per batch, each inspected before release
No mass production. No repeated batches. Just microlot perfume with a soul.
First Impression — The First 10 Seconds
A daring spark of sour cherry and aged liquor hits first—glossy, bittersweet, slightly seductive. Bitter almond flickers next, creating a velvety contrast that feels warm, modern, and instantly intriguing.
Fragrance Heart — After 10–20 Minutes
Rose and jasmine slowly unfurl—soft, calm, luminous—blended seamlessly with juicy plum undertones. It becomes poetic, gently floral, slightly fruity, balanced, and emotionally intelligent.
Finale — The Dry-Down, The Skin Vibe
Now oud appears as a quiet halo, never aggressive—smokeless, smooth, intimate. Vanilla turns creamy, tonka adds a caramel-free warmth, and sandalwood melts into the skin like golden dusk. The finish is personal, sensual, emotional, balanced.
Perfect For You If:
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you love resin-rich woods, moody fruity notes, and elegant florals
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you want a fragrance that evolves, rather than announces itself
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you crave depth, memory, presence, meaning
Not For You If:
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you prefer extremely sweet or sugary perfumes
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you want extreme projection or overpowering intensity
Clarity Section
Intensity: moderate to strong
Persistency: 8–10h
Longevity: 8–10 hours
Intensity — moderate to bold, softly magnetic
Persistence — built to last, fading slowly like a warm echo
Wearing vibe — day → refined confidence, night → mysterious warmth, office → regal and smooth, date → sensual and layered, season → all-year, especially stunning in cooler evenings.
Shipping info
SHIPPING INFORMATION
ORDER PROCESSING
Orders are usually shipped within 3-8 business days. Orders placed after cut off on Friday and through the weekend will begin processing on the following Monday.
IMPORT DUTIES & TAXES
Maison Zia covers import duties & taxes for all orders - that means you won't be required to pay any additional fees at delivery & customs processing will be fast.
MORE TO CONSIDER
Delivery times are stated in working days. Please don’t refuse a delivery. Unfortunately, refused deliveries will incur a cost of the original delivery plus the return cost. Any refund made will be minus the total delivery and return cost in the case of refused deliveries. In some cases, order processing might get delayed for the following reasons: Billing and/or shipping address errors. The order is pending credit approval and verification. An order is shipped to a remote country. Order security verification. Carrier backlogs A product is currently out of stock We try our best to get deliveries out to you on time, but sometimes international deliveries can take longer than expected. FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
RETURN POLICY
RETURNS AND EXCHANGES
If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may request a full refund or exchange within 14 days of receiving your order. We also offer store credit as an alternative.
Please note that perfumes can only be returned if the original packaging and seal/wrap are fully intact. Once the seal on the full-size bottle is opened, the item is no longer eligible for return or exchange due to hygiene and authenticity control.
All orders include free perfume samples of the scent you purchased. These samples are provided specifically for testing.
If you have only used the samples and the full-size bottle remains sealed, you may return your order.
If the samples are unused but the main bottle is opened, the return will not be accepted.
To be eligible for a refund or exchange, the item(s) must be in original, unopened condition, with no signs of leakage, tampering, or damage. All packaging, components, and tags must remain intact.
Please be aware that customers are responsible for all return shipping costs. In the unlikely event you receive a damaged or leaking perfume bottle, please contact our customer service team within 24 hours of delivery for assistance.
If you need to cancel or modify your order, please contact customer service within one hour of placing your order. We cannot guarantee changes or cancellations, as orders are processed quickly. Delivery fees are non-refundable.
Returns must be shipped within 14 days of receiving your order. Any return received after this period will not be accepted and will be returned to you.
RETURN / EXCHANGE INSTRUCTIONS
Email us at support@maisonzia.com with a few photos of the item(s) and a detailed explanation of your reason for return or exchange. Please include your order number in the subject line.
Our team will reply with the return address. Once received, please ship your item(s) using any courier of your choice within 14 days. A tracking number is required. Lost return shipments are not eligible for reimbursement, and we strongly recommend purchasing shipping insurance.
Once the item is returned and inspected at our warehouse, your refund, exchange, or store credit will be processed. Refunds may take up to 5 business days to appear in your account.
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