fragrance note

Wine Lees

1 perfumes

Wine lees bring a sophisticated, vinous depth to a composition, characterized by dry, fermented fruit nuances, toasted yeast, and a distinct tartness reminiscent of aged oak barrels. Belonging to the woody family, this note acts as a bridge between earthy textures and sharp, acidic top notes. It pairs beautifully with patchouli to ground a fragrance’s base or with blackcurrant to amplify its succulent, dark berry facets. In the context of the Gulf, wine lees offer a modern, avant-garde edge to traditional mukhallats. It is particularly effective during the cooler winter evenings of the region, where its dry, sophisticated warmth cuts through the heavy humidity of the night, providing a refined, intellectual contrast to the opulent, resinous sweetness of high-quality oud.