Rare mizunara oak, used in Japanese whisky barrels, imparts an unusual sandalwood/pineapple undertone to the “water of life” maturing within. This eau de parfum blends the effect of mizunara oaked whisky with the furry, malty smell of chestnut for a moreish, warm experience. Don’t be fooled by the shape of the bottle — this whisky is only for spritzing, not sipping!
In only this life,
let me drink up.
And in lives to come,
I'll be perfectly content
as a bug, a bird.
- Ōtomo no Tabito
この世にし
楽しくあらば
来む世には
虫に鳥にも
我らはなりなむ
- 大伴旅人
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of a close, dim room where conversation stays low and unhurried, and the air carries the dry warmth of wood, grain and smoke. It suits a wearer who prefers presence to projection: composed, tactile, and a little enigmatic.
How to wear
Best in cool weather, where its woody smoke and malted warmth can unfold without feeling heavy. Apply sparingly at first; one or two sprays are enough to let the mizunara oak and sandalwood stay refined, with a soft, lingering trail rather than a loud cloud.
Who it’s for
For those who like woody, smoky compositions with a boozy edge, but prefer nuance over sweetness. It will appeal to fans of chestnut, oak, sandalwood and aromatic dry woods, especially if they enjoy fragrances that feel warm, polished and quietly unusual.
Release year
2025
The nose
Anh Ngo
d'Annam’s story
d'Annam is a Vietnamese fine fragrance house devoted to celebrating Asian cultures through scent. Its work often draws on place, memory and craft, translating regional references into polished, contemporary compositions with a distinctly niche sensibility.
Japanese Whiskey’s concept
Japanese Whiskey is a tribute to Japanese whisky heritage, with mizunara oak at the center of the concept. The oversized, decanter-like bottle reinforces the idea of a rare spirit presented as fragrance, while the composition leans into the quiet intensity of aged oak, malt and chestnut rather than a loud boozy effect.
Extra info
The bottle is designed like a decanter, echoing the world of aged spirits. The fragrance references mizunara oak, the prized Japanese wood used in whisky barrels, and includes a literary quotation from Ōtomo no Tabito in its presentation.
Rare mizunara oak, used in Japanese whisky barrels, imparts an unusual sandalwood/pineapple undertone to the “water of life” maturing within. This eau de parfum blends the effect of mizunara oaked whisky with the furry, malty smell of chestnut for a moreish, warm experience. Don’t be fooled by the shape of the bottle — this whisky is only for spritzing, not sipping!
In only this life,
let me drink up.
And in lives to come,
I'll be perfectly content
as a bug, a bird.
- Ōtomo no Tabito
この世にし
楽しくあらば
来む世には
虫に鳥にも
我らはなりなむ
- 大伴旅人
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of a close, dim room where conversation stays low and unhurried, and the air carries the dry warmth of wood, grain and smoke. It suits a wearer who prefers presence to projection: composed, tactile, and a little enigmatic.
How to wear
Best in cool weather, where its woody smoke and malted warmth can unfold without feeling heavy. Apply sparingly at first; one or two sprays are enough to let the mizunara oak and sandalwood stay refined, with a soft, lingering trail rather than a loud cloud.
Who it’s for
For those who like woody, smoky compositions with a boozy edge, but prefer nuance over sweetness. It will appeal to fans of chestnut, oak, sandalwood and aromatic dry woods, especially if they enjoy fragrances that feel warm, polished and quietly unusual.
Release year
2025
The nose
Anh Ngo
d'Annam’s story
d'Annam is a Vietnamese fine fragrance house devoted to celebrating Asian cultures through scent. Its work often draws on place, memory and craft, translating regional references into polished, contemporary compositions with a distinctly niche sensibility.
Japanese Whiskey’s concept
Japanese Whiskey is a tribute to Japanese whisky heritage, with mizunara oak at the center of the concept. The oversized, decanter-like bottle reinforces the idea of a rare spirit presented as fragrance, while the composition leans into the quiet intensity of aged oak, malt and chestnut rather than a loud boozy effect.
Extra info
The bottle is designed like a decanter, echoing the world of aged spirits. The fragrance references mizunara oak, the prized Japanese wood used in whisky barrels, and includes a literary quotation from Ōtomo no Tabito in its presentation.