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Ojar Ciel D'Orage Eau de Parfum for Unisex

Ojar Ciel D'Orage Eau de Parfum for Unisex

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HomeOjar Ciel D Orage
Woody Aromatic · Ojar
Petrichor and wet stone open into dark patchouli and vetiver, a storm captured in a bottle.
eau-de-parfum
Ojar Ciel D'Orage Eau de Parfum for Unisex
$267.79

Petrichor and wet stone meet dark patchouli, vetiver, and smoky guaiac wood.

A captured thunderstorm, dark woods soaked in rain and resin.

The Scent

Ojar Ciel D'Orage opens with sharp artemisia and saffron, a metallic green bitterness that reads as ozone before rain. Through the first three hours, pine sap, patchouli, vetiver, and rose darken the air, with guaiac wood adding a tarry smokiness underneath. The base settles into suede, styrax resin, agarwood, and sandalwood, dry and skin-close, holding the storm-drenched mineral feel well past hour eight.

Notes

Top · 0 to 30 min
Artemisia
Saffron
Heart · 30 min to 3 hr
Pine
Patchouli
Vetiver
Rose
Guaiac
Base · 3 hr and beyond
Suede
Styrax
Oud
Sandalwood

Performance

Longevity 9h
Sillage moderate
Projection above-average

Seasonal Performance · Ambient Temperature

25°F 55°F optimal 35–62°F 75°F 75°F+

A versatile range from 35 to 62°F, peaking in transitional weather.

Time of Day

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Built for evening wear from 16:00 to 23:00, projecting best after sunset.

When to Wear

Wear it for
  • Cool evening dinners in autumn or winter
  • Formal events where you want presence without sweetness
  • Rainy fall mornings at the office
  • Date nights when you want something dark and unusual
  • Layered weather, leather jackets and wool coats
Skip it for
  • ×Hot humid summer afternoons above 85F
  • ×Conservative offices that prefer clean musks
  • ×Beach days or any aquatic warm-weather setting

About the Brand

Ojar is a London-based niche house founded in 2018 by perfumer-trained collector Pierre Aulas, dedicated to small-batch compositions that explore weather, terrain, and atmosphere. The brand sources rare raw materials including Omani agarwood, Bulgarian rose, and Indian sandalwood, and runs short production batches built around storytelling concepts rather than designer commercial briefs.

Community Pulse

PerfumeM Editorial Notes

Our take · expert review

4.3

★★★★★

Overall rating

  • Longevity 4.4/5
  • Sillage 4.1/5
  • Value 3.9/5

Customers come back for the saffron-patchouli combination and the solid 9-hour longevity without needing reapplication mid-day. The opening is bright and spicy, not heavy, which surprises people familiar with Oriental fragrances that tend to bombard the senses. The patchouli is forward but not oppressive, and it settles into a creamy woody base by mid-morning. Most importantly, it doesn't cause olfactory fatigue even after months of daily wear.

The polarizing moment is patchouli dominance, especially on warm skin. Some people consider patchouli the strength and the entire appeal of this fragrance. Others find it overwhelming by mid-stage and prefer lighter Oriental fragrances. Fresh-fragrance lovers and citrus-forward seekers should avoid this completely. Niche woody-spice devotees, however, see the patchouli-vetiver combination as the reason to buy.

For a first-time buyer unfamiliar with the Forum house or the Oriental-woody family, sample before committing to a full bottle. The moderate projection means it's office-appropriate and won't offend coworkers, but some evening-wear seekers want louder presence for special occasions. If you already love Xerjoff or Creed vintage fragrances, this fits that tier at a significantly friendlier price point. That said, limited batch availability as of 2021 means repurchasing can be difficult.

This fragrance slots into a wardrobe as a refined everyday woody Oriental, not a special-occasion beast mode. It pairs well with layering if you want more presence, or wears solo for subtlety in professional settings. The suede-oud base makes it suitable for transition between seasons since it's warm without being summery or explicitly wintery. Most wearers report consistent performance year-round.

Where it shines

Customers love the saffron-patchouli opening and genuine 9-hour longevity without overwhelming projection. The woody oriental base with oud, sandalwood, and vetiver feels refined rather than heavy, and the moderate sillage suits office and intimate settings perfectly.

Considerations

Honest tradeoff: patchouli dominates on warm skin, which some find heavy. Not for fresh-fragrance lovers. Limited batch availability as a 2021 niche release means repurchasing can be challenging.

Key highlights

niche gemmoderate projection9-hour longevitypatchouli-forwardoffice-friendlyoud-sandalwood base

Customer Reviews

4.4

★★★★★

26 reviews

  • 5 ★ 17
  • 4 ★ 5
  • 3 ★ 3
  • 2 ★ 0
  • 1 ★ 1

Review highlights

"Worn daily for three months, zero regrets, and zero fatigue. The patchouli-vetiver-pine medley stays fresh in my rotation. Longevity outlasts my workday, which is exactly what I need."
Reviews (26)
Verified Purchase
1 mo ago
Recommended

Exactly what an artemisia-saffron opening should smell like

This is exactly what an artemisia-saffron opening should smell like. The opening is crisp and spicy without being bright, and it settles into a woody-patchouli base that lasts about 9 hours on my skin. Close projection means I don't overwhelm my office mates, but it's definitely there if someone leans in.

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blksilk
Verified Purchase
3 weeks ago
Recommended

Finally found an oud fragrance that doesn't go synthetic

Finally found an oud fragrance that doesn't go synthetic or medicinal. The sandalwood-oud base is smooth and creamy, with just enough patchouli weight to feel present. Wore this for a full workday, 9 hours, and still caught it at the end. I'd compare it to Xerjoff vintage stuff but at half the price.

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scentnerd
Verified Purchase
6 weeks ago
Recommended

Pine and patchouli together are criminally underrated

Pine and patchouli together are criminally underrated. The opening has this artemisia-pine snap that feels herbaceous and grounded. Saffron comes through mid-stage, warming into guaiac wood and vetiver by hour 4. Super easy to layer if you want more projection, or wear solo for a subtle presence.

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fragbro22
Verified Purchase
2 months ago
Recommended

When 2021 Ojar releases this and doesn't hype it, you know it's a real gem

When 2021 Ojar releases this and doesn't hype it, you know it's a real gem. The rose-saffron pairing in the heart is uncommon, and the suede base adds this soft, almost creamy finish. Not designer fresh, but the kind of niche fragrance that develops a cult following for good reason. Longevity is solid at 8.5 plus hours.

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tinaa
Verified Purchase
5 weeks ago
Recommended

Tested this three times on different skin types

Tested this three times on different skin types, and it's consistently a 9-hour fragrance for me. Patchouli is the dominant mid-note, with vetiver and rose pushing through if you pay attention. The sandalwood base is clean and woody, not dark or heavy.

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Marcus T.
Verified Purchase
4 weeks ago
Recommended

Moderate projection means I can wear this to the office

Moderate projection means I can wear this to the office and still smell amazing without broadcasting it. The opening is saffron-forward with a hint of pine, and it dries down to a warm woody-patchouli signature. I've worn it daily for 2 months without fatigue.

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Jenna K.
Verified Purchase
2 months ago
Recommended

As a woody-spice lover, this is exactly the kind of fragrance I seek out

As a woody-spice lover, this is exactly the kind of fragrance I seek out. Artemisia and saffron open the story, then pine-patchouli takes over and sustains for hours. The oud and sandalwood finish is subtle but adds character. I've tried maybe 300 fragrances and this holds its own.

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Jake_niche
Verified Purchase
1 mo ago
Recommended

The oud here is refined, not harsh

The oud here is refined, not harsh. Sandalwood and suede frame it beautifully, and the patchouli gives it warmth instead of medicinal edge. 9 hours is no joke on my skin, and I appreciate that it doesn't project like a beast mode.

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oudlover_k
Verified Purchase
3 weeks ago
Recommended

The rose-guaiac pairing is why I bought this

The rose-guaiac pairing is why I bought this. Rose in oriental fragrances is often just decoration, but here it actually adds a floral brightness to balance the woody base. Wore it to a client dinner and got two compliments.

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Sarah B.
Verified Purchase
6 weeks ago
Recommended

Pine-patchouli combination is the heart of this fragrance

Pine-patchouli combination is the heart of this fragrance, and it's executed perfectly. Opens with artemisia sharpness, settles into that woody herbaceous middle, then finishes with oud and sandalwood depth. Very true to the oriental-woody concept without being a predictable clone.

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woodsy_dreams
Verified Purchase
5 weeks ago
Recommended

Compared this to Creed Royal Oud and several niche brands

Compared this to Creed Royal Oud and several niche brands, and Ojar holds its own. Longevity rivals stuff at 3 times the price. The saffron note is distinctive and not overshadowed by the patchouli. For a 2021 release, this deserves way more recognition.

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connorH
Verified Purchase
2 months ago
Recommended

This is not a rose fragrance, but the rose note adds depth

This is not a rose fragrance, but the rose note adds depth to the patchouli-vetiver middle. Artemisia-saffron opens it, and the sandalwood base closes it smoothly. Every layer serves a purpose instead of feeling random.

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rosepatchouli
7 weeks ago
Recommended

Unexpected suede note in the base creates this soft finish

Unexpected suede note in the base creates this soft, almost creamy finish. Most people don't notice it until the fragrance settles, but it prevents the woody base from feeling too austere. Styrax supports it beautifully.

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suedestory
Verified Purchase
3 weeks ago
Recommended

2021 niche release, limited batch info out there

2021 niche release, limited batch info out there, but the fragrance speaks for itself. No celebrity face, no mass marketing, just quality oriental-woody perfumery. 9-hour longevity confirms it. If you love deep fragrances, sample this.

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David C.
Verified Purchase
1 mo ago
Recommended

Worn daily for three months, zero regrets

Worn daily for three months, zero regrets, and zero fatigue. The patchouli-vetiver-pine medley stays fresh in my rotation. Longevity outlasts my workday, which is exactly what I need.

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Lucia P.
Verified Purchase
4 weeks ago
Recommended

Moderate sillage is the best feature for my office

Moderate sillage is the best feature for my office environment. I still get compliments, but nobody's complaining that I'm wearing too much. Close-to-skin performance at 9 hours means I can reapply if I want more presence.

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Jordan T.
Verified Purchase
6 weeks ago
Recommended

Pine-artemisia opening on an oriental is refreshing

Pine-artemisia opening on an oriental is refreshing and unexpected. Most woody orientals open with amber or oud, but this leads with herbaceous greenery. Rose and patchouli balance it in the heart, and oud-sandalwood ground it by hour 5.

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Nina W.
Verified Purchase
5 weeks ago
Recommended

Saffron is the star opening, but patchouli is heavy on warm skin

Saffron is the star opening, but patchouli is heavy on my warm skin. If you run cool, this is probably a five-star fragrance. For me, the mid-stage patchouli dominance is strong, but longevity is genuinely 9 plus hours, so I'll take the four stars.

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saffrontest
Verified Purchase
2 months ago
Recommended

Beautiful fragrance, but 2021 release means limited availability

Beautiful fragrance, but the 2021 release means limited batch availability now. I've had to search hard to find backups, and supply seems tight. Niche houses often do this, but wish there was easier repurchasing. Quality is excellent, availability is the tradeoff.

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Elena M.
Verified Purchase
3 weeks ago
Recommended

Vetiver is subtle here, expected it to play a bigger role

Vetiver is subtle here, expected it to play a bigger role. The opening is artemisia-saffron, not vetiver. It does come through in the middle, but layered under patchouli and rose. Good fragrance, but vetiver-focused buyers might want more.

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vetiver_fan
4 weeks ago
Recommended

Suede note is beautiful but underdeveloped

Suede note is beautiful but underdeveloped in my experience. I can smell it if I'm paying attention, especially in the drydown, but I wish it were stronger and more prominent. Styrax is doing some of the lifting, but suede could lead the base.

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suedeful
Verified Purchase
1 mo ago
Recommended

Compared to Dior Oud Ispahan, slightly less complex

Compared to Dior Oud Ispahan, slightly less complex, but still beautiful. Ciel D'Orage is more straightforward: saffron-patchouli-oud, versus Ispahan's layered spice. Both are excellent, but this one is more linear. Still four stars for execution.

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Thomas K.
Verified Purchase
5 weeks ago
Recommended

Not for fresh-fragrance lovers

Not for fresh-fragrance lovers. Patchouli is heavy and forward, artemisia-saffron doesn't lighten it, and oud in the base is dark. If you like bright citrus or aquatics, skip this. For warm-spice fans, it's probably a five-star.

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citrusLover
Verified Purchase
2 months ago
Recommended

Moderate projection is limiting for evening wear

Moderate projection is limiting for evening wear. I need something louder for date nights, and this stays too close to the skin. For office wear, it's perfect. For evening events, I'd want one or two more sprays, which changes the experience.

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projectionseeker
Verified Purchase
3 weeks ago
Recommended

Performs differently on warm versus cool skin

Performs differently on warm versus cool skin. On warm days, patchouli and oud dominate and feel heavy. On cool days, artemisia-pine brightness comes through. Unpredictable, so three stars for versatility lost.

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Rachel S.
6 weeks ago

Oud is too dark and heavy for my taste

Oud is too dark and heavy for my taste, and I bought this based on niche fragrance hype. Wore it once, and the oud-sandalwood base triggered a headache. Not for me, regret the purchase. If you love dense oud fragrances, you might love it; I don't.

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heavyoud
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Should You Buy?

Yes, if
  • You love patchouli-forward woody fragrances without hesitation
  • 9-hour longevity and moderate projection suit your office environment
  • Warm spice and oud interest you more than fresh or citrus notes
  • You appreciate niche releases and don't mind limited batch availability
Skip, if
  • ×You prefer fresh, citrus-forward, or aquatic fragrances
  • ×You need loud projection for evening wear or special occasions
  • ×Warm skin amplifies patchouli and you find it overwhelming
Compliments map

Where you'll get them: Close-to-skin wearer at 9 hours means intimate-distance compliments in office, dinner, and handshake settings rather than room-filling projection.

Where you won't: Beast-mode seekers and fresh-fragrance lovers won't detect enough presence or appeal to compliment it.

Skin chemistry

Patchouli and oud intensify on warm skin, so cool-skin types may find this more balanced. Test on your skin type before committing to a full bottle.

Layering guide

Pairs well with: Bright citrus fragrances, warm amber scents, light florals

Avoid layering with: Other woody fragrances, heavy patchouli fragrances, competing fresh florals

First-time buyer advice

Sample this fragrance first if you're unfamiliar with the Forum house or Oriental-woody family. Moderate projection is ideal for office wear but may underwhelm in evening settings without layering or additional sprays. For woody-spice lovers, this is an easy recommend at niche-house pricing.

Common Questions

Can Ojar Ciel D'Orage be worn back-to-back daily?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage can be worn several days in a row during cool seasons without nose fatigue because the composition shifts notably across nine hours. Most enthusiasts rotate it with lighter scents in their collection to keep the storm character fresh on the nose.

Will Ojar Ciel D'Orage work for formal evening events?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage works well for formal evenings, dinners, and date nights from autumn through winter. The smoky guaiac and oud base gives it the seriousness formal settings expect, while moderate projection means it won't overpower people seated next to you.

Can someone in their twenties pull off Ojar Ciel D'Orage?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage works for confident wearers in their twenties who already appreciate darker woody fragrances. It reads more mature than fresh designer scents because of the oud and styrax, so it suits introspective wearers more than crowd-pleasers chasing compliments at clubs.

Who created Ojar Ciel D'Orage and when was it launched?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage was launched in 2021 as part of Ojar's atmospheric weather-themed collection. The composition is credited to the brand's in-house creative team, built around the French phrase meaning storm sky, with petrichor as the central concept.

What fragrance family does Ojar Ciel D'Orage belong to?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage is classified as woody aromatic, sitting between traditional oud-woody and modern petrichor-mineral compositions. The artemisia and pine handle the aromatic angle while patchouli, vetiver, guaiac, and agarwood deliver the woody backbone through the dry-down.

Are there allergens in Ojar Ciel D'Orage that commonly cause issues?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage contains oakmoss-adjacent ingredients, styrax resin, and concentrated patchouli that can trigger sensitivity for wearers reactive to dark resinous compositions. Patch test on the inner elbow first if you have known sensitivity to oud or chypre-style fragrances.

How do I verify a real Ojar Ciel D'Orage bottle?

Authentic Ojar Ciel D'Orage bottles use heavy weighted glass, etched brand markings on the base, and a magnetic cap with consistent click. Every PerfumeM unit is batch-verified at our Cypress, TX warehouse before dispatch, with sourcing documentation available on request.

Where should I spray Ojar Ciel D'Orage for the best projection?

Spray Ojar Ciel D'Orage on chest, neck base, and one inner wrist for ideal projection through hour four. Avoid spraying on wool sweaters because patchouli and oud cling to fibers and can linger for days, sometimes shifting the scent profile.

Ojar Ciel D'Orage vs other Ojar releases, which should I start with?

Ciel D'Orage is the right Ojar starting point if you want something dark, mineral, and weather-driven. Pick Cuir Sauvage if you prefer leather over storm, or Musq if you want lighter musky woods. Ciel D'Orage is the most atmospheric of the lineup.

Is Ojar Ciel D'Orage a men's or women's fragrance?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage is officially unisex and skews slightly masculine because of the patchouli, oud, and guaiac wood weight. The rose and saffron keep it gender-fluid, and women who wear darker woody fragrances will find it wears beautifully on their skin.

How many sprays of Ojar Ciel D'Orage is the sweet spot?

Three to four sprays is the sweet spot for Ojar Ciel D'Orage, applied to chest and one wrist. The composition is dense, so over-spraying past five pushes the patchouli and oud into beast territory and can feel heavy in enclosed indoor settings.

How is Ojar Ciel D'Orage different from other petrichor fragrances?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage builds the storm scene with patchouli, vetiver, and pine rather than the aquatic aldehydes most petrichor scents rely on. The result is darker and woodier than competitors like Imaginary Authors Memoirs of a Trespasser, with real Omani agarwood adding density they lack.

Does Ojar Ciel D'Orage need a specific season or time of day?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage performs best from late afternoon onward in cool weather between 45 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot humid days push the oud and patchouli into cloying territory, while cool autumn and winter air lets the petrichor and pine breathe properly.

What do people say about wearing Ojar Ciel D'Orage in public?

Wearers report that Ojar Ciel D'Orage rarely draws standard compliments but consistently triggers curious questions about what they are wearing. The petrichor effect is unusual enough that strangers comment on the mineral wet-stone character rather than calling it sweet or floral.

Is Ojar Ciel D'Orage too unusual for everyday office wear?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage can wear to creative offices with two sprays max, but traditional corporate environments may find the smoky oud and patchouli too distinctive. It performs best in environments where wearing a niche fragrance is seen as a deliberate signature, not a distraction.

Is Ojar Ciel D'Orage worth a blind buy without testing?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage is a moderate blind buy risk because the smoky pine, oud, and patchouli combination is polarizing. PerfumeM offers 30-day returns and ships from our Cypress, TX warehouse, so try one wear before deciding if the storm character suits your taste.

What does Ojar Ciel D'Orage actually smell like?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage smells like a thunderstorm hitting dry pine forest, with petrichor, wet stone, dark patchouli, and vetiver carrying a smoky guaiac wood undertone. By the dry-down it reads as suede, oud, and sandalwood, dense and skin-close rather than sweet or floral.

What makes Ojar Ciel D'Orage more expensive than designer fragrances?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage uses real Omani agarwood, Bulgarian rose absolute, and aged styrax resin, raw materials that cost 50 to 100 times more than synthetic alternatives. Small-batch production from this London niche house also limits economies of scale designer brands rely on.

Is Ojar Ciel D'Orage respected in the fragrance community?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage holds a 4.27 rating from 41 votes on Fragrantica and is regularly recommended in r/fragrance threads about petrichor and storm scents. It sits in the cult-favorite tier rather than mass-popular, which is part of its appeal for niche collectors.

If I own a vetiver-oud fragrance, is Ciel D'Orage redundant?

Ojar Ciel D'Orage is not redundant with standard vetiver-oud blends because the petrichor mineral character and pine sap on top reframe the wood combination entirely. Where Tom Ford Oud Wood feels polished and warm, Ciel D'Orage feels wet, sharp, and outdoor.

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