Just Before (Eau de Parfum) - The House of Oud

A deep, mysterious and magnetic fragrance that captures that moment suspended in time just before everything changes. Just Before wraps the senses with a spicy, resinous and creamy aura, where the spirituality of the Holy Palo and the sweetness of vanilla create a hypnotic and sophisticated contrast.

Olfactory Family: Oriental
Output notes: Saffron, Lemon and Bergamot
Heart notes: Palo Santo, Mirra and Ylang-Ylang
Background notes: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Benjuí

Perfumer: Maurizio cerizza
Launch year: 2018

A moment suspended between mystery and emotion

Just Before is a creation that plays with the idea of the time prior to something important: that second-charged expectation in which emotion, calm and tension coexist at the same time. In this fragrance, the house The House of Oud transforms that concept into an envelope and deeply sensory olfactory experience.

From the first contact with the skin, the perfume projects a sophisticated and spiritual personality. It is a composition designed for those seeking fragrances with character, capable of telling a story and leave an elegant and lasting footprint.

The olfactory art of Maurizio Ceizza

The creator of this work is the Italian perfumer Maurizio Cerizza, known for its sensitivity when it comes to building perfumes with a very marked emotional narrative.

In Just Before, Ceizza achieves a balance between East Intensity and Contemporary Refinement. Each note appears accurately, generating a rich and enveloping evolution that developed slowly on the skin.

Output notes: a spicy and bright start

The opening of the perfume is vibrant and sophisticated. Saffron provides a spicy and slightly beloved-beloved warmth that immediately introduces an exotic and luxurious air.

At his side, lemon and bergamot illuminate composition with a bright citrus touch that brings freshness and dynamism. This combination creates a very elegant contrast between warm and sparkling citrus notes.

Heart notes: Spirituality and aromatic depth

In the heart of the fragrance, one of its most distinctive elements appears: the Santo Palo. This sacred wood, traditionally used in spiritual rituals, provides a mystical, soft and slightly smoked character.

The Mirra reinforces that resinous and deep feeling, while the Ylang-Ylang introduces a creamy floral hue that balances the intensity of the wood and resins. The result is an enveloping, warm and almost meditative heart.

Background notes: A warm and seductive wake

With the passage of hours, Just Before reveals a rich, sweet and deeply sensual base. Vanilla provides a creamy softness that wraps all composition with an addictive touch.

Sandalwood adds a milky and elegant texture, while amber and benzoi intensify the feeling of resinous warmth and depth. This base is responsible for the long duration and seductive wake that characterizes the perfume.

A unisex fragrance of sophisticated character

Just Before is a creation designed for men and women who seek perfumes with personality. Its lovely oriental profile makes it an ideal option for those who enjoy warm, enveloping and slightly mystical aromas.

It works especially well in fresh climates or during the night, although its balanced evolution can also enjoy it on special occasions during the day. It is an elegant, introspective and memorable perfume.

Flask art: a unique collection piece

Like all the creations of The House of Oud, Just Before is presented in an artistic jar that seems an authentic work of contemporary art. Its oval design, painted by hand, turns each bottle into a unique piece.

This aesthetic care reflects the philosophy of the brand: to unite authorship perfumery with visual art, creating complete sensory experiences where the perfume and the object merge into the same creative luxury expression.