50ml
50ml
TAUER PERFUMES
Shadid extrait de
Extrait De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$289
Description
Shadid Extrait de Parfum by Tauer Perfumes is a bold oriental creation that masterfully balances contrasts of darkness and light, evoking the vastness and intensity of a desert night. It opens with a striking blend of castoreum and coriander, immediately establishing an animalic and spicy character. As it develops, the heart reveals the smoky, earthy depth of nagarmotha, leading into a rich and persistent base of creamy sandalwood, dry cedarwood, ambergris, and a touch of vanilla, which provides a luminous lift to the darker elements. This fragrance is designed to be strong, sensual, and uncompromising, capturing the power of solitude and the elegance of mystery. Perfumer: Andy Tauer
Scent Profile
Oriental
Spicy
Animalic
Woody
Amber
Musky
Notes
Top Notes
Castoreum
CorianderMiddle Notes
Nagarmotha
Base Notes
Sandalwood
Ambergris
Cedarwood
VanillaAbout TAUER PERFUMES
Tauer Perfumes is an independent niche fragrance house founded by self-taught Swiss perfumer Andy Tauer, renowned for its artistic, handcrafted scents made in small batches using the finest natural materials and cutting-edge synthetics. The brand's philosophy emphasizes absolute creative freedom, time, and premium ingredients to craft thrilling, opulent fragrances like the iconic L’Air du Désert Marocain, blending personal vision with long-lasting, attention-grabbing compositions. What sets it apart is Tauer's indie approach, delivering imaginative perfumes unmatched in the mainstream world.
Perfumer
Andy Tauer
Andy Tauer is a self-taught perfumer and founder of Tauer Perfumes, established in 2005 in Zurich, Switzerland. Originally a native of Kansas with a PhD in molecular biology, he transitioned from a traditional science career in the mid-2000s to pursue perfumery full-time. His breakthrough came with his second fragrance, L'Air du Desert Morocain, which received a five-star review from influential perfume critic Luca Turin and has since become internationally recognized for creating imaginative, opulent fragrances that blend fine natural materials with cutting-edge synthetics.
Reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers generally find Shadid to be an intense and magnetic oriental fragrance, often described as a unique and distinctive scent that evokes strong emotions and desert imagery. While some anticipate a beastly projection due to its name, many note its smooth, elegant, and persistent character, sometimes finding it softer than expected.
Pros
Performance excellence: Described as persistent and long-lasting, with a strong presence that is powerful but not loud.
Unique composition: Reviewers appreciate its distinctive blend of animalic and gourmand aspects, noting a smooth intertwining of these elements.
Evocative imagery: Many find it successfully captures the feeling of a desert journey, solitude, and mystery, with a dusty, rumbly, and sometimes eerie quality.
Cons
Perceived lack of novelty: Some reviewers feel it doesn't offer significantly new territory compared to other Tauer creations.
Softer than expected: Despite the name 'Shadid' (strong), some find the fragrance to be more gentle and smooth rather than overtly beastly.
Comparisons
Similar to Amouage Opus XIII – Silver Oud: Noted for a similar heavy vanilla gourmand and animalic combination.
Reminds reviewers of Tauer L'Oudh: Considered by some to be the closest Tauer scent, potentially a combination with another Tauer fragrance.
Shares DNA with L'Air du Désert Marocain and Au Coeur du Désert: Often mentioned in the context of Tauer's signature desert-inspired scents.
Vibe & Emotions
Power of solitude: Evokes the feeling of vastness, intensity, and quiet strength in a desert landscape.
Elegance of mystery: Conveys a sensual and enigmatic aura, reflecting oriental perfume traditions.
Warm sensuality: The blend of animalic notes with creamy woods and vanilla creates a deeply sensual and inviting warmth.
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