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, low-lit room where conversation stays measured and the air carries a faint trace of woodsmoke and polished wood. It suits someone who wants warmth and presence without loud sweetness, leaving a composed, slightly mysterious trail.
How to wear
Best in cool weather, where its smoky woods and malted warmth can unfold without feeling dense. Apply lightly to let the whisky note stay refined and the chestnut and sandalwood emerge gradually; in air, it reads smoother and more elegant than its name suggests.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like woody, smoky compositions with a boozy accent, especially those drawn to dry woods, subtle sweetness and a polished, understated gourmand edge. It will appeal to people who prefer texture and depth over obvious sweetness.
Release year
2025
The nose
Anh Ngo
d'Annam’s story
d'Annam is a Vietnam-based fine fragrance house devoted to celebrating Asian cultures through scent. Its compositions often draw on place, memory and material detail, pairing accessible wearability with a distinctly regional point of view.
Japanese Whiskey’s concept
Japanese Whiskey was released in 2025 as part of d'Annam’s Japan-inspired chapter. The fragrance takes its cue from Mizunara oak, the prized Japanese barrel wood associated with whisky maturation, and translates that material into a scent built around oak, smoke, sandalwood and chestnut.
Extra info
The bottle is oversized and decanter-like, echoing the presentation of a rare spirit rather than a standard perfume flacon. The name references Japanese whisky, but the fragrance is meant to be sprayed, not sipped. Its inspiration centers on Mizunara oak, a wood prized in Japanese whisky aging.
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, low-lit room where conversation stays measured and the air carries a faint trace of woodsmoke and polished wood. It suits someone who wants warmth and presence without loud sweetness, leaving a composed, slightly mysterious trail.
How to wear
Best in cool weather, where its smoky woods and malted warmth can unfold without feeling dense. Apply lightly to let the whisky note stay refined and the chestnut and sandalwood emerge gradually; in air, it reads smoother and more elegant than its name suggests.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like woody, smoky compositions with a boozy accent, especially those drawn to dry woods, subtle sweetness and a polished, understated gourmand edge. It will appeal to people who prefer texture and depth over obvious sweetness.
Release year
2025
The nose
Anh Ngo
d'Annam’s story
d'Annam is a Vietnam-based fine fragrance house devoted to celebrating Asian cultures through scent. Its compositions often draw on place, memory and material detail, pairing accessible wearability with a distinctly regional point of view.
Japanese Whiskey’s concept
Japanese Whiskey was released in 2025 as part of d'Annam’s Japan-inspired chapter. The fragrance takes its cue from Mizunara oak, the prized Japanese barrel wood associated with whisky maturation, and translates that material into a scent built around oak, smoke, sandalwood and chestnut.
Extra info
The bottle is oversized and decanter-like, echoing the presentation of a rare spirit rather than a standard perfume flacon. The name references Japanese whisky, but the fragrance is meant to be sprayed, not sipped. Its inspiration centers on Mizunara oak, a wood prized in Japanese whisky aging.