MAISON JAXOB
Impure Thoughts

2025

PERFUMER
Jacob Chimoni

aged vanilla
Vanilla
cambodian oud
laotian oud
labdanum
tolu balsam
jasmine sambac
clary sage
beeswax
aged patchouli leaf
frankincense

‘Cambodian oud rises first, dry and smoky. Laotian oud follows with a deeper heat that moves through the air with a slow deliberate pull. Together they carry the raw pulse of unfiltered resin
Smoked woods and molten resins shape the core of the fragrance. Beeswax adds a dark warmth that enriches the ouds without softening them. Frankincense from Oman brings a clean mineral lift that keeps the smoke clear and refined. Labdanum adds a steady resin depth that strengthens the entire composition. Aged vanilla tincture and Tahitian vanilla absolute provide a bitter dry tone reminiscent of a seasoned oak cask. The vanilla is warm and dry at the same time. It anchors the woods and gives the fragrance its distinctive signature. Clary sage from Haute Provence carries a refined tobacco heat that moves confidently through the structure. Patchouli leaf aged ten years grounds the base with a smooth earthy richness that enhances projection and longevity. The drydown maintains its presence. A commanding line of smoky oud resin depth and bitter vanilla supported by a warm herbal undertone. It remains vivid and pronounced without losing its refined character. Impure Thoughts is an artisanal creation built on rare woods and precise resins. A modern interpretation of smoky oud designed for those who expect presence clarity and raw luxury.’ – Maison Jaxob