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d'Annam

Niche brand · Vietnam

d'Annam

d'Annam translates Vietnamese and Asian memories into calm, contemporary fragrances with a clear cultural point of view.

Vietnam · founded 2023

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Founded: 2023 by Nick Hoang
Origin: Vietnam, with a corporate address in New York
Structure: Cultural chapters focused on Vietnam, Japan, and China
Craft: Hand-crafted in small batches with local artists and partners
Packaging: Recyclable materials and plastic eliminated where possible
Recognition: 2026 Art & Olfaction Awards finalist with Japanese Whiskey and Chinese Calligraphy
At Parfinity: 18 fragrances to sample

The story

d'Annam is a Vietnamese fragrance house founded by Nick Hoang in 2023. The brand treats perfume as a sensory record of places, foods, landscapes, and everyday rituals from Vietnam and across Asia.

Its collections are arranged as chapters. White Rice, Vietnamese Coffee, and Pho Breakfast translate Vietnamese references, while Arashiyama and Chinese Calligraphy approach Japan and China through a personal, contemporary lens.

01 · A memory of Vietnam

Nick Hoang's sensory journal

Nick Hoang describes d'Annam as a response to the feeling that international perfumery was missing a note from his homeland. The first collection grew from memories of rural landscapes, rice fields, gardens, and Vietnamese food. According to the founder, d'Annam means “from Vietnam”; “An” speaks to peace and serenity. White Rice turns an everyday staple into a quiet olfactory subject.

02 · Told in chapters

From Vietnam to Japan and China

After its Vietnam chapter, d'Annam continues into Japan and China. Matcha Soft Serve and Arashiyama connect tea, bamboo, rain, and sweetness through a personal language of memory. Chinese Calligraphy, by contrast, turns to ink, paper, lacquer, and the focused quiet of a scholar's studio. The brand frames this as respectful study of local heritage rather than a universal reading of Asian culture.

03 · Craft and approach

Small batches, clear materials

d'Annam describes its fragrances as hand-crafted in small batches. The work joins traditional perfumery techniques with materials and references from everyday life, including coffee, rice, tea, bamboo, and spices. The packaging follows the same restrained approach: unbranded paper boxes are intended for reuse, while recyclable materials and the avoidance of plastic are prioritized.

04 · Documented recognition

Two Art & Olfaction finalists

In 2026, Japanese Whiskey and Chinese Calligraphy were named finalists in the Independent Category of the Art & Olfaction Awards. The official announcement credits Anh Ngo as perfumer and Nick Hoang as Creative Director. This is a specific documented milestone, not a general ranking claim.

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Community

What the community says about d'Annam

9.5/10

„Powdery, steamed rice with floral, creamy and delicately sweet notes. If you like L'eau Papier, you will be in good hands with White Rice.“

tanja81White Rice

9/10

„Absolutely not intrusive, delicious, can be worn well for any occasion. Long-lasting. Definitely unisex.“

skillaTokyo Nights

9/10

„This is an experience that transports me back to the time of debauched celebrations. I love the scent of stale sparkling wine and the mixed aura the next morning, when the revelers have long moved on. What remains is the typical smell of half-empty champagne glasses, countless smoked cigarettes, and spilled alcohol that has settled into the wooden interior over decades. Magnificent.“

stefan41Moonlight Samurai

7.8 / 10from 62 approved reviews by our community

The nose

Who composes the fragrances of d'Annam

Anh Ngo

Anh Ngo, whose full Vietnamese name is Ngo Nguyen Viet Anh, is a Vietnamese perfumer working with IFF. After studying at ISIPCA, he gained experience with fragrance houses including Givaudan and Parfums Dusita.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who founded d'Annam?

d'Annam was founded in 2023 by Nick Hoang, who is the brand's founder and Creative Director.

What do d'Annam's chapters represent?

The chapters organize fragrances around cultural and personal references. The first focuses on Vietnam, while later chapters consider Japan and China through a contemporary language of memory.

Who is the perfumer behind several d'Annam fragrances?

Official chapter and award pages name Anh Ngo as the perfumer of several d'Annam fragrances, including Japanese Whiskey and Chinese Calligraphy.

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