Rose & Oud

Mysteriously alluring, she comes wrapped in incense, with the strong, sweet smell of dark roses underneath. A dinner date or a midnight tryst, she is rich velvet curtains steeped in smoke and spices. She is wine and whispers, seduction and satin sheets, brass candlesticks and crimson lipstick. I wouldn't recommend this one for anyone aiming for delicacy. I love it though, especially as an evening scent - it's just the right blend of darkness and sweetness. Rose scents are also one of my weaknesses. It's very strong to begin with, especially the incense and spice, but as it dries down, it loses some of the harsher edges, and develops the sweetness a little more. Definitely wait a little before you pass judgement. I see how it can be appropriate for all genders - it's either a smoky floral scent for women, or a floral smoky scent for men. I would be fascinated and enamoured with any man who smelled like this I think.

This is completely misleading if you read the notes above. It is very Arabic, heavy, incense scent. No raspberry or quince whatsoever. Bit like Portrait of a Lady but way poorer. Don't recommend if you get a nausea from scents easily