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Palissandre d'Or Aedes de Venustas 2015

7.6 / 10 174 Ratings

A popular perfume by Aedes de Venustas for women and men, released in 2015. The scent is woody-spicy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Woody

Spicy

Resinous

Earthy

Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Ambrette seed

Heart Notes

Pink pepper

Cinnamon

Coriander

Nutmeg

Base Notes

Patchouli

Copaiba balsam

Nootka cypress

Ceylonese sandalwood

Ambroxan

Chinese toon

Virginia cedar

Perfumer

Alberto Morillas

Ratings

Scent

7.6174 Ratings

Longevity

7.6139 Ratings

Sillage

6.9140 Ratings

Bottle

8.5147 Ratings

Value for money

6.539 Ratings

Submitted by Michael, last update on 09/21/2025.

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Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/06/2022

BWFG
2 Reviews

BWFG

2

Delicate Rosewood

This really is an unusual beauty, but too shy for its own good. I continue to be tempted to buy the occasionally appearing discounted bottles, but there’s still a sizeable decant sitting on my shelf that I need to get through, and, more importantly, there’s also a new bottle of Genie de Bois by Keiko Mecheri, which to my nose smells like the accidental out of wedlock child between Palissandre and Guerlain’s tender forest violets from Apres L’Ondee. It’s also way more assertive and more long lived on both skin and clothing. And yet, here I sit, with my nose deep diving into the notes, and I cannot get over how lovely this is. Subtle and restrained, yes. But still remarkable.

If you love woody notes but don’t care for sweetness, this is very elegant and exquisitely done. I’m noticing that some Aedes de Venustas perfumes got new bottles and maybe there’s a chance this hidden little gem will also be polished to shine a little brighter and longer? Who knows.

04/30/2025

9.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Imbecyl
3 Reviews

Imbecyl

1

Sensual Spices & Velvet Sweetness

Palissandre d’Or is a true olfactory masterpiece - currently my absolute favorite, a scent that never fails to lift my spirits. It smells like a magical journey: hypnotic patchouli intertwines with vibrant spices, shimmering like golden glimmers. A delicate, velvety sweetness leads to a mesmerizing base, rich and profound. Could one ask for more? This fragrance deserves not just the highest praise but a place among perfumery’s finest creations.

06/29/2015

7Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Sarungal

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Sarungal

Top Review 16

The Rose Gold Aristocrat

Whatever Aedes de Venustas brings to the market - one thing is obvious to all products: They are noble compositions with excellent wearability. This is high-quality prêt-à-porter - or, to pour a little gall into the praise - the most refined, somewhat pretentious (taste) mainstream at a ultimately vastly inflated price.

Palissandre d'Or does not stray from this line: It is an almost perfect fragrance that does not place great demands on the nose. The ingredients are well-balanced and blend elegantly throughout into a lightly sweetened woody bouquet, which in the opening seems to briefly veer into gourmand territory thanks to the prominent, almost slightly sharp cinnamon. Ambrette supports this illusion with an almost edible sweetness; the peppery note, on the other hand, at best sharpens the cinnamon without standing out through any further contributions. The other spices also willingly submit to the cinnamon, with nutmeg seeming particularly comfortable in its cinnamon attire.

The gourmand impression then literally crumbles and gives way to a powdery richness of aromas that can hardly be differentiated. The cinnamon holds its ground, but it is dusted with the finest wood flour of the lightest shade, which constantly scatters its aromas, ultimately refreshing the sweetness of the top note as if soaked in the finest honey. Again, the question peeks around the corner whether one could actually eat this.

The fragrance maintains its nose-pleasing level, and it especially honors its name in this phase: Indeed, one wants to visualize it as a golden shimmer on the skin (even though I perceive it more as Or rouge). I can only partially share Flui's observations: I find Palissandre d'Or to be much sweeter at the beginning, while the dry down is characterized by a (brand-typical?) noble calm that impresses artisanally without wanting to break the rather linear progression even in the slightest. Perhaps that is why I almost wish for a hint of agarwood of the slightly scruffy variety here - a bold modulation from the radiant-friendly C major into a cutting F-sharp minor.

However, Palissandre d'Or is also impressively beautiful perfume art without such a trick (and in that, not unlike my absolute favorite Cedre Blanc). Where the latter fascinates me, yes, strikes a chord within me, Aedes de Venustas relegates me to the role of a marveling, yet ungrasped admirer.

The longevity is very decent; those who value a loud sillage will need to reapply. As if Aedes de Venustas had already factored this into its calculations (and pricing), there are 36 ml available for the slim price of €95 - practically divided into 3 travel spray bottles of 12 ml each.

Conclusion: a wonderful, never demanding perfume of marble-like, but by no means cool beauty; that I lack the receptors to succumb to its charms is not to be blamed on Señor Morillas. Hard to believe that the same perfumer also created Bulgari's pale "Man"...

09/01/2021

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Taurus
1143 Reviews

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Taurus

Top Review 19

Brett vorm Kopf

... but what a one it is. For Palissandre d'Or makes it unmistakably clear that we are not just dealing with mundane wood in front of the hut, but with noble parquet.

Nasty tongues might claim that the scent could easily be sponsored by a hardware store, while others feel more like they are in the seventh palisander heaven.
Properly assigning the individual ingredients seems to be a tricky to unsolvable task. And somehow, you also can't shake the impression that a few unnatural substances have slipped in here, which are by no means disturbing. What can definitely be discerned are not too dark but certainly noble woods and spicy notes, such as a minimal pinch of pepper and a faint hint of cinnamon. The whole thing is quite restrained and unobtrusive, and extremely soft.

Later in the drydown, the refinement of the combined woods emerges in a veneer-like manner. In the end, even the patchouli can assert itself, giving Palissandre d'Or a lively touch.

All in all, this wood seems a bit too thin for me, meaning that I somehow miss the compelling argument that triggers that "must-have" reflex. A bit more radiance would not have harmed the scent, but Palissandre d'Or compensates for this with its unisex charm. This means that the gender of the wearer is indeed irrelevant here; only a certain maturity should be present to olfactorily underscore the down-to-earth character.

06/10/2015

9Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

FLUidENTITY
1 Review

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FLUidENTITY

Top Review 15

Fluis Treasure Chest

Palissandre d`Or has something. The typical Aedes de Venustas base note is present. The opening is truly golden. So many diverse elements shimmer through here. Alongside a woody and resinous component, I even detect a hint of leather in the opening. The beginning is as rich as a treasure chest, everything sparkles and shines. I believe the cinnamon provides radiance, just as it does in Oud Shamash. The foundational elements of powder and sweetness are also quickly noticeable; they are meant to unfold later, as the fragrance sets on the horizon. The shimmering quality diminishes by then; it is only to be admired at the start for me. The compact base, in comparison to the beginning, is mild, broad, deep, and soft; probably the copaiba balsam radiates its gentleness here.

While PdO appears very noble, the fragrance increasingly transitions towards a cozy smoothness as the shimmering lights fade, revealing a wide, powdery, and slightly sweet landscape. The beginning is perhaps a bit more pronounced, more masculine, while the finish is softer, more feminine. I wish for both principles in a fragrance, and although they are arranged sequentially here rather than layered, I find PdO agreeable. Interestingly, the fragrance becomes fresher towards the end, which is odd, but successful, while many fragrances start fresh and then only dull down.

The fragrance is overall very noble and well-groomed, always sophisticated. The beginning is extremely elegant and simultaneously a synthesis of stylishly innovative and solid. This makes the fragrance versatile, as the nobility is not demanding or cumbersome, but rather elegant in such a wonderfully buoyant way. Additionally, the bright wood and leather notes, underscored by resinous tones and enriched with smoky nuances, are very sophisticated. The finish is as pure and untainted as it is creamy and comforting, something I haven't smelled in a long time.

Whoever can, should not miss this treasure chest and take a peek inside and sniff it.