Rose Oud

I think Smellyfaerie has already eloquently summed up most of my thoughts on this fragrance. An abstract rose with an oud kick. I would differ only on the comparison with Serge Lutens Sa Majeste La Rose. SL SMLR is definitely more rose dominated and I dont get leather or saffron. Most definitely a unisex. Fellas who are confident can easily wear this as its not very sweet at all and there is lots of leather. I like it on me but it smells even better on my fella.

I love fragrances with rose. Rose Oud EDP is a beautiful rose fragrance with oud, saffron and leather. Four simple notes that make this fragrance a power bomb. Go easy on the trigger since a little goes a long way. It lasts a very long time on me. The price, $45.00 for EDP. Wow!!

What a wonderful bargain fragrance! It smells really nice for $45. Notes are as listed - saffron (lots), rose and an oud like woody note - only I am getting some lemon mixed in there also. The fragrance is lightweight (actually like a lightweight version of a heavier fragrance) and could be worn year round. The leather note is extremely light to my nose. This is not a spicy fragrance nor does it smell Arabic. Believe it or not it bears an ever so slight resemblance to a light and less boozy version of Kilian. Keep the price in mind and don't expect a total dupe or Kilian quality or anything (we are talking $45 vs $395). But if you like rose oud in general but not the usual price point for it, this a GREAT alternative. One of the best bargain buys I have found.

It was a blind purchase, unfortunately it does not work on me. All I feel is that one note, that smell which associates for me with a balming process, all day I felt like a walking mummy. Could it be the agarwood?

It was a blind purchase, unfortunately it does not work on me. All I feel is that one note, that smell which associates for me with a balming process, all day I felt like a walking mummy. Could it be the agarwood?