Oud Jaune Intense

First impression: Yes, yes, yes! The perfect balance of sour, sweet, salt and umami. Mouth watering, adorable. If I figure I can dig a huge hole in my scent budget, I will probably buy it. May be my favourite summer scent so far. Second try. Great but not perfect enough for the price. Third try. Can't stop smelling my wrists. Addictive! I had forgotten what jaune meant but it totally makes sense; it is such a happy warm, extremely yellow scent. Given the very average performance I'm still not convinced I will buy it given the price, even though I actually love it. I will have to ponder it. My fear is I will buy a bottle, then a colleague or friend or relative would compliment my scent and ask what it is. And then, unless I could come up with a quick lie (not my strong side) I would tell them what and when they look it up, they would lose every ounce of respect for me that I spent that amount on a scent instead of all other more responsible things I could have used the money for. I don't want to look like that person (even though I secretly am a bit selfish and irresponsible, not proud of it). Edit. I made a decision. This is nice but does not what so ever justify the price. It's not the love love I thought it would be initially. I will layer my Cheiroza '62 (which is very salty buttery) with Dolce Garden (which I find too sour on its own) for the same mix between the sour and the sweet/salt/buttery. It's very close to the same scent (a less soft version) and may perform better (I am a bit underwhelmed by the performance of Oud Jaune Intense and the other scent I tried from the house).

I tried this out in the sample set and thought it was wonderful - so exotic and tropical/floral and summery, but also a little bit powdery. It reminded me of a great white Burgundy Grand Crus in a hot weather year, which makes the wines more sweet and tropical, with white flowers and coconut. But for me it is too feminine, so I bought Oud Orange Intense instead (now I will have Bleu, Noir, Orange and Milano). But I love this scent so much that I gave my sample to my wife and now will see if she likes it enough for a full bottle. Regarding Sasha Beer, a comment below complained about her service, but I only had a positive experience. I ordered Noir and Orange and after a few days it had not shipped so I asked why and she came back immediately and offered me a split order or a refund, because Orange was back ordered. I then asked how long the backorder was and she answered immediately, saying it would be 2 weeks or more because of supply chain issues. So I opted for a refund on the Orange, which I received immediately, and then they shipped out the Noir immediately with a free sample of my choice. I then bought Orange from Selfridges. My Noir has already shipped and will get it Monday. So great service and thanks to Sasha Beer for sorting my order out so quickly and professionally. Supply chain issues happen! Even big brands like my favourites John Varvatos and Arcona Skin Care (Beverley Hills) have been impacted by COVID.

Yes...at $695+ (USD) for a 100 ml bottle, it is stupid-expensive... With that being said, I cannot deny the mesmerizing power of this scent...Oud Jaune Intense is magical: Tropical Heaven, period. It is undeniably one of the best in my collection. Yes, I personally find the price outrageous, however, you have to consider several things here: Scent: Like I said: Tropical Paradise and then some...Fruits, florals, transporting and mesmerizing. I spray this and it takes me straight to Summer-that-never-ends-Island... Longevity: 12+ hours on my skin, days on my clothes Projection: Quite strong but not nuclear as I HATE perfumes that project long before I enter a room. Sillage: Strong as well and be prepared for compliments or complaints depending on who’s sniffing you... Price: Yes, this is stupid, I know. For me, personally, I wanted it badly enough that I waited a long time (about a year to be more precise), before I finally got it... In the end, please do not blind buy Oud Jaune Intense no matter what the YouTubers say, no matter what I say, no matter what anyone claims including Fragrance Du Bois. Find a sample, try it, sniff it and experience it. Then make your well informed decision. That’s my humble advice.

I love a nice sweet scent and enjoy tiare flower, but this is too syrupy for my taste. I really love Santal Complet and the Fragrance du Bois DNA is present underneath, but it is a sweet fruit salad and honey bomb. For the price it smells underwhelming and overwhelming. IMO not unique or sophisticated enough to make it worth the investment. Update: I initially tested this as we transitioned from warm summer to the early days of fall. The weather was cooling, but realized had not cooled enough for this fragrance. I mistakenly thought this would be a summer scent as the idea of coconut and tiare made me think this should be a vacation scent. For me, testing in warm weather was too much. But, in cooler weather this fragrance shines! I see the beauty now, strangely what was overwhelming sweetness is now deeply honeyed and complex. Luckily I did not toss this and gave it another go in different weather. Thanks to the other reviews I held on and glad I did!

So had to edit my review a bit after giving it a fair shot and wearing it for sometime. Bought a sample by Demi Rawlings recommendations since she’s the one who introduced me to the love of my life Mon Parfum Cristal, she mention If you like one you will most likely like this one too, and for me it’s still not the case, first it has nothing to do with mon parfum Cristal, and I think it’s all about the dry down for this one, it does mellow down in to a nice feminine scent, but Tiare is very strong note here and now I know for sure I don’t like it. It has a sunscreen vibe. I can’t wrap my mind around on the price either. It is not worth the price tag, you can totally dupe it for much cheaper just because of that strong Tiare flower note. Slightly reminds me of the Nuxe oil. I’m looking forward discovering other scent from this house, I do like Santal Complete a lot(:

It appears I am in the minority on this, but I for one am in love with this fragrance! It is absolutely STUNNING!! I would love to add a full bottle to my collection, but at the price, unfortunately I don't think it's practical.. I would likely pick up a few high quality bottles versus just this one. However, I do find this fragrance to be stunning! It smells very RICH to me... warm, and lovely! I don't see it under the "this fragrance reminds me of" section, but to ME, it is similar to Ylang Ylang Nosy Be. I'd almost say that Oud Jaune Intense is the evening version of Ylang Ylang Nosy Be. Anywho, at the price of Nosy Be, I'd probably pick up Oud Jaune Intense! But, sadly that is not the case. Judging the fragrance separately from the cost, I do find it to be quite lovely. A bit more INTOXICATING in some way...! I will enjoy my decant!

For me it is rather repulsive. What I smell is some plastic, synthetic, sweet strawberry bubblegum. in some whiffs I even detect some similarities with cleaning detergents. Sorry. Despite it is intense, it doesn't last very long. Fortunately. P. S. After few months I am starting to like it. It might be the heat, which made it worse smelling. Now, as it is colder, and I got used to Tiare smell from other fragrances, I like it. BUT. I think you can make a similar concoction with mixing up the fragrances, like Montale Intense Tiare/Isnard Moco + some fruity, coconut - y vanillas. Maybe Memo Paris Tamarindo? I haven't smelled it yet, but it seems to have pineapple, or Aerin Hibiscus Palm? I know it will not smell THAT luxurious, but FdB are just too expensive 🙄😐

I blind bought this one, not really sure what to expect. The delivery from the website was pretty fast and smooth. On the first sniff, I was a bit disappointed because its character was like a generic female fragrance you can find at a cheaper price. However, the more I wear it, the more I love it. There is something about it that got me so addicted. The quality is high (as you would expect from the price.) It's fruity, floral, sweet and creamy in the perfect balance. It's not the most unique perfume I would say but it is perfect for what it is. To have 'oud' in its name, I got it very faintly in the dry down. If you like other notes, but not oud, you definitely need to check it out.

Guys! I have to write again. I purchased Guerlain Terracotta just yesterday. And it reminded me of something.... 😁 And I have another fragrance, Ouai Melrose Place, which also reminded me of FdB Oud Jaune Intense. Now, I compared them to each other. It turns out that if you combine Terracotta, which has a perfect tropical base without being too sweet AND Melrose Place, which is effervescently sweet, you'll get 80-90% similarity with FdB Oud Jaune Intense. Of course it is not a replacement, but FdB are just really expensive. If you like the overall Oud Jaune Intense smell and feeling and want to imitate it, try this! You will not be disappointed 😁👍

This perfume made my summer nights in Greece even more magical! Now that’s all I want to wear on vacation. It is a tropical fruity floral scent. It is heavy on the ylang ylang which I love but it can be off putting for some people. To my nose this is a feminine perfume. The pineapple together with other fruity notes (I smell banana!) make you smell like a tropical smoothie or cocktail. The longevity is great. I was spraying it before dinner and I could still smell it in the morning on me and on my bed sheets! Sillage is moderate. I got a compliment too. I finished my 9 ml decant and i’ll probably get a full bottle for my next beachy vacation.

Three Words: Fruity Body Wash Don't get me wrong, this is a VERY upscale body wash. You would only find it at the finest, most expensive resorts in the world. The kind of resorts that billionaires stay at when they travel. The fruitiness is fresh, the orange is tangy, the tahitian tiare gives it a beachy vibe. Your skin smells clean and crisp after you use it and you can still smell the soapsuds hours after your shower. But at the end of the day, it's still a body wash. If you love soapy scents, you will fall in love with this. Perfect for spring/summer and very pretty but not for me. Lastly, this leans very feminine.

I just got my decant and wow is it good! I was a little worried about the oud but it is perfect in here not to Smokey or ashy or harsh at all. The dry down is gorgeous. Really a masterpiece in my opinion. I own over 300 bottles of perfume so I have similar smelling ones but this is so lovely. The quality is definitely there compared to cheaper ones... but only a seasoned nose may pick that up. It’s a lovely tropical day or evening scent. Worth the 400$ price tag... in my opinion yes, but there are scents similar to this at half that price for those that can’t justify that $ tag

Luscious, calm and expensive smelling. Blending in this one is on a whole another level. I had some hard times breaking it down into notes. It smells like vacation in Hawaii. Tiare flower with light salty touch is the most prominent note to my nose. It doesn't scream at you or your environment, instead it purrs. All I can think of is sophisticated AF. As pretty as it's expensive :) update: this stuff has been butchered by the brand!!!! new releases with black/golden label are not the same as initial fragrances with goden stickers. it's not nearly as good as it was.

This is not a scent I’d have purchased based on reviews or listed notes etc. It’s not in my normal wheel house but after visiting a perfumery and sampling the Dubois offerings I simply fell in love. This is a beautiful Spring/Summer floral with a high level of expert mixology. I’m smitten. It’s beautiful, long lasting and lingers just enough when you leave the room. Very feminine in a sea of Ouds that are just too damn Oudy. Honestly I don’t get much Oud from this at all. The Oud is just the frame enhancing this beautiful piece of art perfumery.

Absolutely shocked that coconut isn't included in the notes - it's possible that the other tropical notes are giving me a false impression of a creamy coconut. But it is SO BEAUTIFUL - the florals are sweet and delicate, and the fruity notes smell edible. It's name describes it so well, it really makes me think of yellow tropical flowers, and warm yellow sun. This fragrance is a showstopper, I've had people asking me about it left and right, and can't see myself without a bottle in my collection.

i find this too cloying sprayed directly on skin, even worse on clothes (bad idea guys, as general rule never spray perfume on clothes, perfume needs heat from skin to come alive), that ive found a way to beautifully wear this belle of a perfume (again, the beast if u overspray): apply a small amount of non scented oil on ur palm, spritz a spray onto it, rub ur hands together and apply the oil on ur body (chest, neck and collar bones). it brings out the coconutty beachiness even more. try it!

I live in a tropical country and this is one of those perfumes that shine in warm weather. It’s just so bright, beautiful and classy. The oud is here is smooth and high quality, the white and yellow flowers mesh really well with the sweet and creamy vanilla. Performance on me is top notch as what I have is the old formulation, not sure how the latest batches fare now. Definitely belongs to my top 5 for life. I just love it.

This has had me pining for it since I first smelt it 2 yrs ago and I finally bit the bullet and bought it. It is a beautiful fruity flowery, oud, which works so well with my skin chemistry. Im not usually an oud fan but because its barely there, its ok. Perfect for those who like a similar scent. It reminds me greatly of the new scent by PDM Athenias and has a similar (to me anyway) DNA. Absolutely love jt

This is my first review on this website. Gosh, I was given a sample of this from my friend and I'm obsessed with this scent! It's beautiful, for me the pineapple and ylang - ylang is very prominent and dries down to a beautiful vanilla. It's giving me the kind of summer tropical getaway at the Bahamas. I wouldn't think twice to get this if it weren't for the price tag, a remarkable creation from FDB.

I recently smelled Strangers Chokedee which is a Coconut, Frangipani, rice, nutty jasmine masterpiece. The yellow floral in this reminds me of that but where as Chokedee goes edible gourmand, this goes white floral. I did get something tuberose in the scent-- surprised it's not listed. Like a more white floral chokedee OR a more yellow Floral tropical Rouge Malachite.