Black Rose Oud

Such a beautiful, wearable rose oud...leans feminine for sure but still remains unisex. I was very pleasantly surprised by this. Black Rose Oud is just so lovely and just exotic enough but not so much that you will frighten people who are not used to Middle Eastern type scents. It is more mainstream without being TOO mainstream. Such a perfect combination and more of a crowd pleaser when it comes to oud (probably because the oud note is almost non-existent). I know rose/oud gets a lot of flack, people say they are sick of oud combos or whatever but I am a huge fan of it. Pretty much every ingredient and combo has existed for many more years than rose/oud (hello jasmine and citrus) but you never hear anyone say they are sick of jasmine, bergamot or vetiver. I feel the same about rose and oud. I love trying different takes on it and pretty much can't get enough. I like seeing someone like Trish McEvoy put out a fragrance like this because it will probably open up many more to niche and indie fragrances. Most "normal" people who buy perfume have never even heard of oud although those of us in this community may be tired of it. Black Rose Oud is a beautiful fragrance regardless of the ingredients or name on the bottle. It is very enjoyable to wear so please don't be scared away by the brand or the supposed "tired" rose oud combo because you will miss out on a wonderful treat.

You got both notes that are in the title and they are prominent. Rose/floral and oud, rather equally and they make a Great scent for a woman and a Good scent for a man. Maybe if it was a stronger rose scent and not on the feminine "floral" side it might come across more like Davidoff's Zino, a great winter scent in my book. Not the greatest but for the price Trish asks for her scents it might be better for you to do a trial/sample vial first. So many oud scents out there, men...........there are more masculine oud scents out there.

Very Arabian type, nice rosie, lasting power is moderate.

toooooo much unbalanced rose...nope

When this first hit my nose, my brain screamed "Yes!". It was bam! - black roses. It felt dangerous and sexy. But that faded within minutes to what I surmise is the oud note. When I received this sample at the Trish McEvoy counter, there was a "Precious Oud" vial that upon smelling I thought was a straight-up oily oud. I thought that would be the oud note in "Black Rose Oud". Alas, it is not. On me, the oud/woodsy drydown smelled really synthetic. It didn't have what I perceived as oily, animal note. Nor did it have a warm woody note or a richer resonating woodiness. For lack of a better word, it was just strange. On the plus side, after i wiped my wrist down with rubbing alcohol, it does still linger. For my first try I found this fragrance disappointing, but I will try it again. And I will keep comparing oud scents.

I think I may have had the same experience as reviewer Spikekuji. Beautiful intense rose note upon first spray, quickly dried down to very dry woody Oud note (not warm and rich, not oily or rubbery, not spicy, just dryyyyyy). Then it quickly became sharp and synthetic smelling...an unpleasant end to what seemed like an interesting scent at the start. Update: a couple hours after the drydown, the base of this fragrance did warm up and become soft and woody. The sharpness is gone. It's really wonderful in this state!! It's laying very close to the skin, though. I would like big sillage in this stage because the warm, dry, woody notes are best here!

I was extremely excited about Black Rose Oud and just had to have it when it launched in Selfridges. The scent is exotic but disappointingly had a cheap smell on the skin. I was also very disappointed and surprised by the conversation I heard from one of the sales girls Rebecca or Becca (Selfridges). Mentioning that it was for middle eastern customers and that they'd buy anything. Not the Trish McEvoy Brand that I've grown to love over the years.

Reminds of many other rose and oud perfumes, nothing new - a stronger rose with that deeper hint of oud, some raspberry and litchi fruitiness. But somehow it smells cheap in comparison to other rose-oud centered perfumes. I feel some rubber, plastic undertone throughout the entire development. Trish McEvoy perfumes all were a disappointment, this is not an exception.

If you like deeper, alluring, beckoning, more mysterious fragrances with lasting, lingering, earthy-woodsy notes... then THIS is YOUR fragrance. Try it... at least! ------------- Have you ever smelled something that was good enough to eat? A young guy strolled into the wifi spot - wearing this gorgeous Tom Ford Oud cologne. I was sitting with another male friend that coaxed me into going up to him and asking him what he was wearing. He told me that it was the Tom Ford Oud cologne... a cologne designed for men. I loved this particular fragrance note so much that I decided to do research and find other fragrances designed for women that had similar notes. I was delighted to find Trish McEvoy's Rose Oud fragrance...and have been thrilled that it works so well with my skin and chemistry! Trish McEvoy's Rose Oud is a great deep scent fragrance with mysterious notes that resonate in a very sensuous, almost erotic passionate way. I keep thinking that this is very similar to Eau du Soi and Knowing by Estee Lauder - because it is very deep, earthy, and strong. -------------- This is for a person who is sure of themselves...someone who doesn't fear attention, because this scent is obviously going to draw people to you (but strong enough to repel people away from you - if you over spray). A NOTE of WARNING: DO NOT OVER SPRAY... because too much of a good thing could be a bad thing. You can smell this within about an 8 foot radius, so go light on your spritzing...otherwise this could be almost toxically strong and repel people - rather than attracting them to you. This is STRONG... It may have the tendency to give people a headache if you are contained in a smaller space such as riding in a car with them - or in an elevator... or sitting too closely next to someone in an office or theater. This fragrance needs room to breathe! --------------- This wears a LONG time. I love that. The length a fragrance wears is often paramount in my selection process. This has been on now over 8 hours - and still going strong. I really like this smell, although it seems like this would be better for cooler days - or possibly a winter fragrance - or on cool evenings. I don't see wearing this when it is over 95 degrees in the heat of the summer. I feel that it would be WAYYYY too much! This is a great winter - cooler weather type fragrance, but I feel that it would be too cloying to wear in warmer months!

I was able to pick up a bottle of this on HSN , it had been in my wish list for a while , lol , a few years to be exact . I was not convinced I needed it , I just had more wanting " scentuals" calling my name . So , I bit on the fact I might miss out . I got it a few days ago and I must admit at first spritz I was not at ta'll impressed { not for the money } The first and second spritz , one divided for both wrists and one in my valley , that one got me , it was almost sickeningly so . It had to dry down a good hour or more for me to get the "Ah Ha " moment of what she is all about . It lasts a good 6 ~ 8 hours on me where she is the strongest of roses and oud . I have come to the conclusion certain notes are just a strong " freaky " smell on me until after a few hours , this one I include in that . I run a bit " hot " on body even though I have friends that run cooler , scent on each of us is so totally different . My kitty { Pasha } a Siamese Chimera loves this at 4 or more hours of wear , she places her nose stuck on my wrist { right } because she lays in my lap , when I'm on computer . This dried down to an amazing { Rose with Oudh , strongest notes } a bit of Raspberry , Saffron , Vanilla and Musky , and Patchouli , are very subtle , but there . I have to admit I'm torn , I do like it a lot / bordering love , a " lustful " dry down that is not one I've encountered before . I have a signature of an Oudh , I'm "absolfreakinglutely " in love with by Asgharali " Habat Al Oud " that one is strong in fruity notes and rose / oud with long sillage from first spritz to bedtime at least 14 ~ 15 hours . This one finally dries down to a very close second of "Oud " of HAO , third is 500 years . I think this one is discontinued since it did not have the email when back in stock present when I went to leave a review on this . I can see this being a " night out " scentual for a first date , or for those that are playful and have date nights that are part " make believe " I do indeed think I'll keep this ~ I like play acting ~ ///=^} ~

I was initially taken aback a bit by Trish McEvoy BLACK ROSE OUD, because it just did not seem black at all. It seemed more like vibrant red. Even juicy red, although not nearly so fruity as Henri Bendel ROSE & OUD, which I think should be called ROSE & STRAWBERRY. It's funny how many perfumes there are with oud in the name but which seem to have very low levels of oud in the scent, at least to my nose. In this case, the oud really is detectable, and it comes through more and more as the perfume dries down. I've worn BLACK ROSE OUD a few times now, thanks to a generous decant sent to me by kimkim, who mentioned that her fondness for the perfume grew over time, and I have to say that she is right. The more I wear BLACK ROSE OUD, the more I like it. When I was dashing about this afternoon, on a very clear and sunny but also very cold day, I found myself admiring the deeply red yet also sweet rose mingling with the oud in this creation. It really smells swell, and I may end up adding a bottle to my collection. BLACK ROSE OUD, however, I hasten to reiterate, is not at all black. Given the name of this perfume, gents may be tempted to give this composition a go, but I would definitely caution them to try before they buy, as BLACK ROSE OUD seems rather feminine to me. There are no fruits listed among the notes, but this composition is quite a bit sweeter than most of the other rose oud perfumes I've tried--the exception being the Henri Bendel, which has imperceptibly little oud, it seems to me.

I was a bit disappointed with this. For some reason I was beyond excited when I first read about it. I had decided before smelling it that I was going to love it. I was looking forward to Trish breaking out and doing something a bit darker. This just didn't do it for me. In the store I thought it smelled nice, but I was still unsure. I found myself asking the sales lady "... are you sure there isn't too much rose here?" She assured me that I was just overwhelmed from other scents I had smelled and that the rose wasn't too strong. I got a generous sample and took it home. Well here I am a few days later smelling this as I write the review. It is a nice scent. There is nothing offensive about it, but rose takes such a center stage here that I will not be buying it. I am not a fan of rose perfumes at all. The oud is in the background, but for some reason I feel like it's presence seems to catapult the rose into a medicinal realm. I barely detect a hint or wood or spice. I think if they had a stronger presence this would have been rounded out quite a bit. To sum this up, if you like rose and you like oud, definitely check this out. Unfortunately, it was just not for me.

Sorry 'Kassinator' (reviewer below), but how can u sample a perfume that is called "Black Rose Oud", and then go on to complain & "mark it down" so to speak BECAUSE it has a far too prominent ROSE note ?? - (Hello ??) I just fail to understand, & think it actually rather unfair - after all, the clue is in the name, no ?? I mean it's more than fine that the scent is not for you, no problem there. BUT to 'diss' it for having a far too prominent rose note, is just the last thing anyone should be complaining about a 'rose perfume'. (LOL) ... Here's a suggestion - if ya don't even like 'rose' as a note (as u stated !), then don't even bother sampling or more importantly reviewing 'rose-centred' scents. :) As for 'Black Rose Oud' it's actually a pretty decent release, even rather superior for a Trish McEvoy frag. A nice surprise ! ... (But please now, ENOUGH with the 'rose/oud' combo !!! - We're desperately in need of some originality with our oud, which we'd much rather !!) ... Otherwise it's ok for what it is !

I tried a decant of this. I’m a huge fan of rose and oud combo, so I was very excited to try this. On my skin it is a nice rose scent that reminds me of Elizabeth Taylor perfumes. I wouldn’t say it’s old fashioned, it is more of a classic bright rose scent. It transforms to slightly woody later on, and the longevity is great. That said, on my skin I detect almost no oud. It’s a nice perfume, but for me I wanted a stronger rose oud where I can smell both, so I wouldn’t buy a full bottle. It might work for someone who prefers a lighter scent. May even work for a man. Definitely try before you buy.

LOVELY! Strong, but not overpowering. Creamy, without being sweet. This is very reminiscent of Diptyque's Oud Palao (which I love in the colder months). It's also strangely similar (in a more expensive way) to Avon's Imari fragrance. Definitely oriental, definitely a presence, but definitely feminine and not overpowering - unless you use a heavy hand. No mistaking the oud here, but in warmer weather, it's totally wearable and infinitely delectable! A little goes a long way with this one. That being said...enjoy!

As this perfume is for Men and Women will be interested to see how much of a floral/oriental this would be. Notice they mention Belle d'opium as something similar - don't know any of the other perfumes suggested. May be too dark and masculine. Guess will have to wait and see by testing on my skin. Certainly sounds lovely though and quite exotic.

Oh how I wanted to like this fragrance; the name alone was enough to make me want to purchase it without trying it first; but thank goodness I didn't. There's something sour and body odor smelling in this lovely named fragrance. That unpleasant odor doesn't fade either, it sticks to you and for me, ruines the darkness of the rose.

WOW! I sniffed this at the counter in Nordstroms and was immediately blown away by this fragrance...Yes, it's rose; yes, it's oudh; yes, it has a hint of sweat (which I personally like in small doses); yes, it's gorgeous and unfortunately, yes, it's EXPENSIVE!