Oud Rose Intense

Was trying to figure out what this smells like and somebody on one of the other websites nailed it - it's a lot like Xerjoff's 2022 release "Sketchbook - P.33". You get this musky-fruity-floral open with slight sweetness that at first made me think of scents like Xerjoff's Comandante and Carner Barcelona's Tardes, with eventually a clean & slightly powdery base revealing more of itself. P.33 performs far worse than this, but the price on this is outright horrendous - it's not a good deal even if you get 20% off (P.33 isn't any better in this category). Oud Rose Intense does have pretty good airiness and longevity, especially in spring-fall weather - I get strong sillage for the first ~1.5-2 hours, with longevity closer to 9-10 hours (this is one of the best performing FDBs out of the 20 that I've tested so far in 2023). Scent is very much unisex, but owners I suspect will be majority men.

A very pleasant experience. Was expecting a hard oud and rose combination (which the name Oud Rose Intense suggests) but surprised by a sweet citrus top note. There are fruity qualities here blended very well with the rose and has a powdery dry down. I have difficulty discerning the oud. There is a depth to this fragrance that might indicate the presence of it but it isn't obvious. Rose isn't something I look for in fragrances, so this was practically invisible to me until a fellow collector offered to sell his backup bottle when I went to pick up another fragrance from his place. I didn't want to be too dismissive so I tried it on my wrist and well... I ended up buying it. Although I really enjoy this fragrance, Oud Rose Intense is a bit of a misnomer. The rose is apparent and lovely, and I am still searching for the oud. Intense? No. Elegant? Yes.

I love the fragrance. It is subtle, exceptionally well blended with top notch ingredients. The rose is what I would call high pitched. It's strong but it moves the scent up to heights rather than sin down toward earth.The fruity notes add sweetness; the sandalwood adds depth. It's more concerto than symphony but the notes sing and make me want to wear this frequently. Unisex scent with moderate silage and longevity. If this one lasted longer and did not stick close to the skin I would give this a rave review. I will wear in the summer. For those looking for an Oud bomb, you won't find it here. I'm not sure why so few have tested or bought this one as it is well worth trying.

Airy bright rose and a basket of ripe fruit/berries. My absolute favourite from this line. Carries some similarities with MFK - Lumiere Noire, but this one is "thicker", less summer fresh and almost regal. Absolutely masterfully blended, transforms slowly, and has a calming quality about it throughout the long drydown. What transforms is the fresh fruit, which slowly disappears and leaves behind the very elegant rose. Sillage is ok and longevity is good. Oud is almost not detectable to me. 94/100 points

This is really beautiful and sophisticated but not old smelling. I used to dislike rose 🥀 fragrances yet this scent and Rose Prick by TF really opened up my mind to exploring more rose 🌹 scents. I recommend this as a signature scent.