Dark Temptation

I only have a sample size of this, but when I sprayed it today I decided to pick something randomly from all my Be Layered samples, not sure of what the "dupe" was supposed to be. I could immediately sus out that this was Oud Bouquet...but then since I have a bottle and a back-up of the original gold bottle from Lancome, I know the scent well enough to be able to discern the differences immediately. Dark Temptation is less oud-y and actually more like balsam. It's still a little smoky like oud, but it's just a touch softer. The best way I can describe this is almost shampoo-like. And then it hit me: this smells like Wella Balsam shampoo from the 70's/80's. I LOVE that smell, and have been on the hunt for it for a long time in a perfume. It's a smoky but also "clean" scent at the same time. A really close fragrance is actually Clinique's Beyond Rose (I've described it as an all-year-round Oud Bouquet, without the oud). I think Dark Temptation could be an all-year signature perfume, whereas I only pull out Oud Bouquet in the colder months. This is really beautiful, and I highly suggest you at least try a sample if you cannot get your hands on Oud Bouquet.

I purchased this fragrance about a 3 weeks ago. I will say that it took about two weeks to arrive but in this chilly weather it was worth the wait. I am absolutely obsessed with this fragrance. I now understand why Oud Bouquet was such a popular smell. It's a beautiful scent bound to get many compliments when I wear it out. I will say that the fragrance is long last. You can smell it on my clothes for a few hours. I heard Oud Bouquet last days though and this one doesn't have that kind of staying power but for the price point it's a great dupe. If you're not used to Oud, I will suggest getting a smaller bottle or a travel size. Wear this on a chilly night. I will defiantly purchase from Be Layered again as I received two samples, Ancient Amber and Dolled up from this brand. Ancient Amber really warms up your perfumes and makes them really cozy. Dolled up is a dupe for YSL Supreme Bouquet and it will be my next purchase.

I am impressed by the fragrances Be Layered puts out. This lasts on my skin all afternoon and into the night. On my clothes, it lasts until they are washed. It’s beautiful, dark, exotic, sweet, and as much into the gourmand category as I can tolerate. Imagine eating a lovely middle eastern pastry at a street side table and smelling a blend of all the ladies’ evening perfumes as they are wafting on the evening air. I will be ordering a FB in the near future.

AMAZING! New to oud fragrance and this one is hands down my favorite next to shagaf oud by Swiss Arabian. This one is so seductive and inviting. Warm and I actually spray it on before bed for that soothing warm scent. I love this one. It is almost identical to Lancôme’s oud bouquet... which I tested in store. I would definitely buy this one if your a oud lover. It’s not offensive and definitely will get you compliments.

Am I the only one getting TF Noir de Noir and Armag Club de Nuit from this? Nice!