Oud Nude

One of the best Oud’s I have ever smelled in my life, hands down !! I made another review on Musc Outreblanc where I name dropped this fragrance so I think I should make a review on Oud Nude. Not to make this too long, but last year I went on a trip around Spain, our first stop was Madrid and while we were there, we went into this Galeria thing where there was a bunch of luxury stores and on the top floor there was all the niche and private line fragrances. Me and my mom went to check out some perfumes and my mom spotted the Guerlain counter and so we went to check it out. The salesman there was super friendly and asked me and my mom what type of fragrances we like. My mom and I both said what we liked and he recommended something for the each of us. My mom then merely mentioned that I was a fan of oud and to which I replied that I have a hard time finding oud fragrances that aren’t too potent and strong since they tend to be unwearable. He then told me to try out Oud Nude and that’s when my nose went to heaven. I can’t remember much of the fragrance in detail but I remember it being light, perfectly blended, feminine and sweet with a light touch of Oud. Sometimes Oud tends to overpower a whole fragrance and its surrounding notes, but this one was enveloped in the background as it allowed the other notes to shine, while it was still there. Even my mom who normally isn’t a fan of Oud fragrances, she fell in love with it and still talks about it till this day. This perfume is special to me, it smells amazing. I made myself a promise that I would wear this fragrance the day I graduate with my Bachelor’s degree, and that I would wear this walking the stage with my diploma. That’s how special it smells to me, it’s so sophisticated yet soft. I can’t really describe it to be honest. Great Oud fragrance all in all !!!

First I was obsessed with G U E R L A I N Oud Nude because of it’s notes: Almond, Bourbon Vanilla, Raspberry, Rose, Sandalwood, Atlas Cedar and Oud Then I was lucky to get the sample and was thinking that it’s absolutely boring. I was wondering how it’s possible that so many people are in love with it. I almost forgot my sample but after a couple of months of trying it for the first time I took it from the cupboard, sprayed it and I was obsessed again, so badly. I needed a bottle, a huge one. So it would have been a successful blind buy like all others from this line. Oud Nude is a delicious but not clearly edible. It’s soft cozy hug with a very little amount of Oud. It’s enjoyable and velvety, somehow it makes me think the naked body over sprayed with Oud Nude (Naked Oud) under the cashmere cardigan. It’s pampering and comforting. It feels like all the sorrows are forgotten. So sophisticated, so irresistible. It gets creaminess and subtle nutty touch from Almond but it doesn’t turn cherry like at all. The longevity and sillage are very good. I have had it a little bit over one year now and nothing like it had come across before this year's release "Lucid Dream | Reinvēnted" which is like stronger, deeper and darker interpretation of Oud Nude. If you are thinking between them I highly recommend to try both. I just got my bottle of Lucid Dream, I love this scent profile so much. My husband loves Oud Nude a little bit more than Reinvēnted (on my skin). On his skin Oud Nude turns out too pretty and Lucid Dream on the other hand looses it’s fruitiness. Thank you for reading, I hope my review was helpful. I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG and/or YouTube (English subtitles): @ninamariahperfumes It gives me a lot of motivation to write more.

Minimalist and sexy are two things that come to mind when describing Oud Nude. Oud Nude is the perfect namesake for this "barely-there-oud" masterpiece. The oud in this one is sheer and soft... it is not dark, heavy, nor too earthy as with many mainstream ouds. I would further describe the oud as an abstract tickle of leather. You pick up on the slightest leathery oud note, but it is not heavy nor in your face. Many (even with a refined nose) would not be able to place this as an "oud" fragrance. It is a barely-there oud, so devout oud lovers may be left disappointed. The raspberry is my favorite note of all in Oud Nude. Delphine Jelk's play on raspberry is what makes this fragrance a masterpiece in my eyes. Imagine biting into the ripest, plump raspberry on a cool summer evening. The raspberry note is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I find that most fragrances do not capture the tartness elements in berry fruits accurately, many berry accords come off as either synthetic or overly sweet. Oud Nude is a true photorealistic play on raspberry. The vanilla and almond are also present, but they do not present as gourmand. The almond is more woody than nutty, and the vanilla more so creamy than sweet. The cedar and sandalwood are where I would draw comparisons to Xerjoff Bouquet Ideale, but other than that they are two different legends on their own. I am smitten and could go on for days about Oud Nude (feel free to PM me to discuss more). I am so proud to call this my signature year round fragrance. Others will want to inhale your scent cloud whenever you have on Oud Nude. I hate the idea of buying "back-up" bottles, but for fear of Guerlain's history and pattern of discontinuations, a second 200ml bottle is on my wish list.

Starts out super strong almond and then floats off into a fresh-woody almondy oud with some tobacco/leather aspect and some sweetness too (maybe a hint of cherry), to me. I can smell each of these things equally - the fruity cherry/raspberry, the almond, the oud, the woodiness. I don't know about rose or vanilla, though - I cannot detect those. Very, very unique, very intoxicating. I do not think I have smelled anything exactly like this, but it reminds me of two products I have used with l'occitane - the cerise line and the amande line (cherry and almond). I think this can be worn year-round for sure - leaning feminine but can be slightly masculine. I recommend 200%. I know many say fall/winter, but the cherry/raspberry sourness to me makes it feel more like a good choice for a summer-spring oud scent. For the first hour, it is bold-feminine but still retains its softness. I think if you are aiming for a clear scent bubble, I feel like I have to spray 5-7 times to get some lasting effect from it and I am someone that normally sprays 1-2 times!! After that first hour, though, I would say it starts to slowly waft away - not super strong, but the right amount of sillage/projection if you are looking for a soft impression, not loud, but very, very sophisticated. After a few hours - I can barely smell on my skin but can lightly smell on my clothing - but I love it. She is not begging for attention but will leave a dreamy impression behind that you can't just pinpoint. Super soft, super feminine - not loud at all - definitely a keeper - signature fragrance level/vibes. The only negative about this scent (but could be a positive for some) - is that it does not last too long or project too far.

Deliciously creamy and fruity woods! Delphine Jelk created a true masterpiece with this perfume, and “nude” is a perfect description of what this fragrance is... a stripped down soft aroma that would be loved and admired by everyone. The Agarwood is soft woody and provocative, the Raspberry is tangy and alluring, the Bourbon Vanilla is creamy and decadent, and the Almond is like a cloud enveloping the whole fragrance, the perfect blend for an enticing experience. This parfum is completely unisex, it doesn’t lean one way or the other, anyone wearing this parfum will simply feel like a million dollars. Although suited for any weather, I would reserve it for a special occasion. Projection is moderate, with good sillage, and longevity of over 10+ hours. Loved this fragrance!! ***UPDATE*** I wore it for a second time, now layered with Gingembre Pétillant from Atelier Versace, and the result was amazing... an even more intoxicating and addictive vanilla surrounded the whole fragrance which elevated an almost perfect perfume into a whole new level!! The combination of Oud Nude and Gingembre Pétillant has probably been my most complimented scent to date!! ***UPDATE 2*** It’s been almost 36 hours since I sprayed Oud Nude and Gingembre Pétillant, and they are both still intimately noticeable... granted I haven’t taken a bath yet, but I have washed my hands and face several times, and I have also changed all my clothes, including my undergarments, and I can still pick up both perfumes... at this point they are only faintly present, but still, for the number of hours that have passed this duo has quite an impressive performance.