Rose Oud

I actually really like this and I have no regrets blind buying this at a discounter months back. It was my first time trying out rose oud and I’ve since tried a couple more. What I like about this fragrance on its own is that it doesn’t handle oud with vanilla like shagaf oud and our bouquet does. It’s fruitier, a very red fruity rose, a bit akin to velvet rose and oud but without the vanilla and a lot more effervescent. Now, I had recently acquired a sample of rose anonyme, since I heard so many rave reviews and I found some for cheap on eBay. I didn’t want to blind buy it, so the sample was quite fortunate. When I first sprayed it on, I liked it well enough but i found it similar to a perfume I couldn’t really put my finger on but ultimately let it be. When I wore Rose Oud again, the scent memory fell into place. And I much prefer rose oud than rose anonyme, not that it’s better scent wise but because of how the scents end up being the same fragrance to my nose but focusing on different aspects of the formula. Rose Oud is the jammy, rich concoction before getting sun-dried into Rose Anonyme. Rose Oud is denser on the fruity-floral element. It’s juicier on my skin and brighter. Rose Anonyme acts drier and w-oudier, focusing on the woody oud while desiccating the fruity rose along the periphery. I don’t mind woods but they have never developed on my skin the way I like. It often comes across dull off of me, hence the driest I go for are powdery iris- and moss-based combos at most but something squarely and decidedly woody hasn’t ever made me happy the way other stuff tend to. I also like how Rose Oud is essentially rose uplifted by the oud, which comes off more effervescent and soda-like here, compared to Rose Anonyme where the western-style oud is being placed on top of a bushel of dried roses instead. It’s kind of those nuances that had thankfully deprogrammed me from buying Rose Anonyme, not that it isn’t beautiful to the right nose, but because I wouldn’t have used it anyway. Rose Oud just sits better in my skin, lingers in the air more invitingly, more genuinely.

I know a lot of people have an utter disdain for Killian first is the prices second is the packaging. I don't particularly like paying $200 for a fragrance but I do find the marketing of Killian to be tasteful if not impressive (the little key coffins are gorgeous and very elegant bottles). So with that said..... Ahhh Rose Oud, where to start? Rose Oud is a Rose fragrance. Unlike Rose 31 where Rose is sort of around, Rose Oud is Rose in its entirety. There is Oud there but for those who had Oud it wouldn't be a problem here because it is curtailed by the Rose, Saffron and rounded by the woods. What you have is a a green/sour rose with the subtle oud, then the saffron kicks in making it sweeter as the same time the rose sort of moves from the sour category and becomes red almost like a boquet and the oud turns almost to an incense type of vibe and what you are left with is a sweet rose/saffron with a hint of incense like oud (incense isn't in the notes) with maybe some slight woods. The longevity is superb and the projection is good. If you have tried Incense Oud this would be an 7.5 in projection after the first few hours while Incense would be a 10. Longevity is in the 10 hour range maybe longer but it is closer to the skin at around 7 hours. I have gotten a few compliments but nothing chart topping. Overall this is a sexy fragrance it leans a bit more towards the masculine side but a woman wearing this would be sooooo sexy (I like women in darker fragrances). The refill for this is quite reasonable so you don't have to break the bank but it is still relatively expensive (3.50/ML). If you like a subtle oud and a deep rose then this fragrance is definitely worth sampling. It works well with my chemistry and is one of three Kilians I own (Cruel Intentions and Sweet Redemption being the others). Kilian is my favorite house as I have given each fragrance I reviewed top notch ratings and this one is definitely a 5 star for me. I love Sweet Rose scents. Next I need him to make me a Rose/Amber/Vanilla scent and I would probably bathe in it :o)

Like most Kilian fragrances, they are of poor value if you care about is scent. However, they do put a lot of that money into the presentation of the fragrance. The presentation is absolutely stunning. For starters, there is no real oud in this. It's your standard synthetic imitation oud. Given the cost of the fragrance is a rather unforgivable sin. It needs to have real oud at an appreciable level. Granted, the lack of real oud in this makes the fragrance substantially more wearable. That said, I really do love this scent even though it's a relatively "by the book"/standard rose-oud combination with the signature sexy syrupy darkness one would expect from Kilian. There is a supporting body of the standard oriental spices. The burnt-sugar note gives it a slight smoky quality to it. But all in all, it is a shockingly simple fragrance that's rather linear that is great from start to finish. On my skin, I'll get about arms-length projection (pushing it for this fragrance) for about 2 hours. I'll get about 1-2 feet projection for another 2-3 hours. Then another 3-4 hours as a skin scent. On clothing, this will be rather prominent for days. This fragrances has me torn if I had to give it a rating. As I do really love the fragrance but it's of horrible value. It would be hard for me to rate the fragrance. This is easily a signature-scent worthy fragrance. Very solid performance. I would put it at a 9-10/10. But given the lack of real oud, the obscene cost, and it's a rose-oud in a vast ocean of rose-ouds: I would also rate it a 6-7/10. As it stands, it's hard to justify a reason for a frag-head to own this unless you love Kilian or rose-ouds AND get it for a steal.

I tend to be highly critical of anything in this price range. I also thought I had tired of oud combos in general. I also don't normally care much for "boozy". But all of that was out the window when I smelled Rose Oud. This is breathtaking rose "oud" perfection in my opinion (heavy on the rose and very light on the oud, but the star of the show is saffron). The dry down is so incredibly beautiful that it makes me almost want to clear out the rest of my collection. I completely agree with Eeyore III in every way (and others giving it the highest praise). This is a 10/10. While I would never pay $400 for it (or 50 mls of ANYTHING), especially an "oud" that does not contain any actual oud, I have purchased two bottles on Ebay along with numerous samples and travel sizes. I literally have a stockpile. I will buy the refills at $185 to save some as well. Rose Oud ages on my skin like a fine wine and the rose grows richer and sweeter and more "rosy" and beautiful with each passing hour. Loads of the most fantastic saffron, too. It lasts a solid 10 hours on me with only a tiny touch up spray needed to get me through the rest of the day. Longevity is incredible. Rose Oud is a stellar, stunning beauty. Captivating, addicting, lush, deep red boozy rose & saffron perfection with just a slight touch of an oud feel (but I don’t smell any actual oud)....Rose Oud transports me to another world. Makes my eyes roll back in my head. My favorite from the Arabian Nights collection and also my favorite from the entire by Kilian line (surpassed Back to Black, my previous favorite). Rose Oud is magnificent.

This review is for the new Red Bottle Rose Oud. First off, that bottle😍 It is absolutely stunning! Now, for the juice, let me say this: OH. MY. GOODNESS!!!!! This is Oud at its most wonderful, paired with Rose, Cinnamon, a very VERY slight sweetness, a tad of incense laced with a bit of leather. What a mesmerizing composition!! I am so freaking happy to have added this beauty to my collection! I have several Rose/Oud perfumes in my collection (as I am an overall Rose fragrance addict) but this one is a wonderful addition. I love how the Oud (its presence is quite prominent to my nose) brings such depth and yet delicious-ness to this fragrance. The Rose is also very much present but it is more of a supporting note (again, according to my nose). Then, the spices are wonderful and peppery and it’s all PERFECT for Winter! It gets very cold here, where I live, in the Winter (well, Fall and Spring are cold as well 😂) and Rose Oud sings, quite literally, in the cold weather. It seems to me that the sweetness gets enhanced a bit more when I smell my wrist outside in the snowy air. Longevity: eternal 12+ hours and days on clothes Sillage: an arms’ length and get ready for compliments! Price: yes. The price...it is a Kilian, it is quality perfumery but yes, at $265USD+tax, it is pricy and a risk as well especially if you end up hating it... My advice is to try to find a sample...but then again, being the fraghead that I am, I totally bought it blindly🙄 In any case, I still recommend getting a sample. As for me, this new addition is... Absolute happiness ❤️🖤❄️🪵🌹🔥✨✨✨