- Ilyas Salim Perfumer:
Ilyas Salim is a prominent figure in the world of perfumery, renowned for his profound expertise and innovative creations. In 2007, he founded Scent Salim, a UK - based perfumery store that has since become a go - to destination for fragrance enthusiasts.
Salim's passion for perfumery is deeply ingrained, leading him to explore the far - reaches of the globe. His travels have taken him to places like Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Oman, as well as China and India. These journeys have been instrumental in his quest to source the finest and most unique raw materials for his scents. He has a special interest in oud scents, natural agarwood purity, and niche fragrances.
As a master perfumer, Ilyas Salim has been involved in creating a diverse range of captivating fragrances under the Scent Salim brand. For instance, the "Salim Oud" was launched in the 2010s. With Indian oud as the top note, complemented by middle notes of Thailand oud and Cambodian oud, and agarwood (oud) in the base note, it showcases his mastery in blending different oud varieties to create a harmonious and alluring woody fragrance suitable for both women and men. Another of his creations, "King of Arabia", also from the 2010s, combines Indian oud and Cambodian oud in the top notes. The middle notes feature ambergris, musk, saffron, and amber, while the base notes consist of cloves, leather, and Thailand oud. This complex blend results in an animalic, oud - forward fragrance with warm spicy, amber, leathery, woody, and musky accords.
Scent Salim, under Ilyas Salim's leadership, has not only developed its own line of high - quality fragrances but also offers a wide array of niche fragrances, Arabian perfumes, oud sprays, and raw ingredients and blends across the UK. The brand's main store in Leeds, and its new branches in Leeds city centre, Bradford, Batley, and Manchester, are extremely popular among oud lovers. Their commitment to excellence has been recognized, as they were honored with the Retail Business of the Year 2018 by the English Asian Business Awards. Ilyas Salim continues to drive Scent Salim forward, constantly experimenting with scents to bring new and exciting olfactory experiences to the world.
