Colonia Intensa Oud Eau de Cologne Concentree

A great oud/citrus combo, quite unique and versatile for an oud based scent. I think the amyris note is a nice touch as well. Everything is well orchestrated from the freshness in the initial act leading up to a certain warmth and gentlemanly demeanour that begins to display midway through. The result is a classy and captivating fragrance appropriate for any occassion, any time of the year, day or night. I daresay it gives even the oft-cited versatility benchmark, Aventus, a run for its money in this category. This was a blind buy online based on the reviews here and I don't regret it. I thank my fellow fragrantica members for once again being a wonderful source of feedback on scents that I don't have the pleasure of trying firsthand. That said, I do get a bit of the 'new shoes' vibe that some have detected as the fragrance develops. I don't mind it, but perhaps it'd be best to try this one out for yourself if you have the option before making the purchase. Some people seem not too keen on this fragrance on the whole, while others love it right out of the (shoe) box. I'm of the latter camp. The oud is handled very nicely here and blends well with the citrus notes in the opening, which according to the AdP site are orange and bergamot, revealing a smooth transition into the leather and musk in the drydown phase. Now this may be a grower for some, as I found myself appreciating it more the longer I wore it. First wear was highly intriguing. I was teetering on the fence between love and a big question mark... but once I got accustomed to the slightly dry oud/amyris/coriander interplay it was a definite satisfaction. The second occassion was during a dinner at an upscale restaurant with a large group of friends and family, and not an hour into the meal I was already getting approval from the other diners. It's classified as an Eau de Cologne concentree, but it outperforms some Eau de Parfums I have. The price tag may be steep, but based on the quality and versatility of this fragrance, coupled with fantastic longevity (12+ hours) and projection (2 sprays were enough to get people noticing), I believe it's well worth the price of admission. I don't mean to make an already long review even longer, but I have to update my assessment. I'm loving this fragrance more and more with each wear. I'm also getting the "rose-y" note that others have mentioned, but I reckon this is a result of the oud combining with one or two of the other notes rather than an unlisted true rose note. In any case, it's masculine in its overall effect due to the woodsier undertones mingling with the citruses. It's truly a damn fine scent, and one of my new favourites. Mesmerizing and exhilarating. Scent: 9.5/10 Longevity: 9.5/10 Projection/Sillage: 9.5/10 Overall: 9.5/10

Artık hemen hemen tüm parfün markalarının Ud ürünleri var. Son dönemde giderek popüler hale geldiğini görüyoruz. Aslında Ud kokusuna biz Türkler yabancı değiliz ve bize yeni değil. Ancak popüler markalar el atmadığı için, ağır yağ yada salt Ud olarak kullanıldığı için genellikle "hacı yağı" sınıfında kalmaya mahkum olmuştu. Aslında oldukça karakterli ve güzel bir koku. Son 1 yıldır bulabildiğim tüm Ud temelli parfümleri denedim. Batılı parfüm evleri de Ud'un sert ve ağır yapısını sevmiş olacak ki üretilen parfümlerin en az 2/3 ü yine ağır olarak karşımıza çıkıyor. Özellikle sıcak ve nemli ortamlarda taşıması oldukça zor olan bu kokuyu makul formda ilk olarak Acqua di Parma!da bulabildim. Yumuşaklığı ise gül veriyor. Yani koku biraz yumuşasa da "arap" havasından tamamen kurtulamıyor. Bunu negatif anlamda söylemiyorum. Benim için şu ana kadar kullandığım en iyi Ud parfümü bu. Ancak yukarda da söylediğim gibi kültürel alışkanlıklar ve kokuların çağrışımını yaptığı ideolojik ve sosyal yapılar kişiden kişiye değiştiği için Ud'un bu hali bile birçok kişiye ağır gelebilir. 35 yaş üstü erkeklere kış aylarında yakışacak bir parfüm. Çok yoğun kullanmamak gerekiyor. Kalıcılığı çok kuvvetli ve her ortamda baskın olabiliyor. Bu nedenle fazla sıkmak (kullanmak) riskli olabilir. Eğer parfümlerim arasında Ud olsun diyorsanız bu doğru seçim olacaktır. Yukarda sözünü ettiğim kültürel yapının beğeni konusunu nasıl etkilediğini anlamanız için bu parfümü bir de Avrupalıların olduğu ortamda kullanın. Neredeyse tüm Avrupalılar bu kokuyu beğeniyor. Türkiye'de ise zaman zaman eleştiri alabilirsiniz. Tekrar hatırlatmakta yarar var, kesinlikle çok sıkmayın. Zaten yoğun olan koku boğucu hale gelebilir.

Colonia Intensa Oud Eau de Cologne Concentree opens with Calabrian bergamot & Italian Orange. But they're not bright Citruses. They're fresh, but they're Dark. Darkened up by the immediate presence of Oud & Leather. The Citruses are also Piney from the Amyris. From its initial opening Colonia Oud smells more like a Leather fragrance with supporting Citruses & Woody notes than it does an Oud forward fragrance.. The Leather note is fantastic. This combination of Citruses, Oud, & the faint Spice of Coriander makes Colonia Oud smell like luxury leather. Like the interior of some ridiculously expensive luxury vehicle. As Colonia Oud settles on my skin it becomes so well blended that for the next 2 hours I cant pick out any of the other notes outside of Leather & Oud until I finally begin to pick up on a subtle Bitter Green, & mildly Earthy Patchouli Leaf in the dry down. Several hours after that you're left with a Dark, Cedar, Sandalwood, & Musk skin scent with Spicy nuances. Colonia Oud is a bit of a chameleon. It appears to be whatever you dress it up as. If you wear it as a CEO, then it smells like a CEO. If you wear it in Black Tie Attire, then it smells Black Tie Attire. But it can also be very alluring in the right situation with the right outfit. That said, if you dress it up in a Dark Leather Jacket & Dark Clothes as a Bad Boy, then it smells like a Bad Boy. The Oud note doesnt smell Earthy, Moldy, or like a Mechanics Shop, nor does it smell like a Barnyard. It smells like subtle Dark Dry Woods. Performance is very good with Colonia Oud, & it can be worn year round..

I Have Waited A Long Time To Review This One! This is a well balanced Oud. By that I mean that it doesn't lean to heavily on the Oud to define itself as a fragrance. I could honestly enjoy this as a room spray or a cologne it lingers in a very stately yet subtle way. The top notes of Citrus and Coriander rest atop the shoulders of Oud and Leather in such a way that it says "Hey, I'm here. You know I'm here, but I'm not here to bother anybody". Its friendly but not oppressive. A good starter for those that would like to get into the Oud's but are unsure. I'm not sure if I can agree with those that have compared this to Tom Fords "Oud Wood" these two scents are too different despite the name and primary ingredient. Some have told me that the musk note is too much for their liking and I can understand that. Certain notes don't register the same with everybody. What I will say is that these two fragrances differ greatly, though I am a greater fan of Acqua Di Parma. The scent resonates with me, its like one of those fragrances that I searched my whole life for. At the same time the Silage "Projection" of Oud Wood is higher. I guess you can just say that's because one is an EDP and the other is not. Yet I still love what it love. Acqua Di Parma, Colonia Intensa Oud. UPDATE: THE MORE I WEAR IT THE MORE I LOVE IT!!! (09/17/15) Fragrance: 8.5/10 Silage: 7.0/10 Longevity: 8.0/10 Thanks For Reading, -Auminded

Acqua di Parmas Colonia Intensa take on oud, and what a great, unique way to do so! Opens up with a beautiful combination of oud, leather and citruses. You're hit with a fresh, warm and woody combination. The oud isn't skanky or barnyward oud, but very woody. The leather/wood/oud combination gives the same vibe you'll also find in Issay Miyake Noir Ambre. There is coriander as well that gives it a subtle, spicy touch and then musk rounds it off and also gives it a powdery and fresh touch. I've seen people talk about this being a rose/oud combo, but I cannot detect any rose what so ever. This really isn't a rose/oud combo. Again you have the Colonia Intensa DNA with oud. This also means, that if you normally do not like oud fragrances, but want to get into ouds, this might be something worth trying. Due to the fresh, musky feel to it, it can in theory be worn year round, but I wouldn't wear this on hot days. This is also something to go easy on the trigger with. One or two sprays on the chest will last you all day and you will be able to smell it for 10-12 hours easily with few sprays. Silage is also very decent, so be mindful not to choke people out. Age-range is probably a bit more mature, but again due to the freshness and powdery, I could see someone in their 20s wearing this. I would advise against blind buying, but if you love ouds, do check this one out! 8/10 as oud fragrances go.