Description
Exclusively at Harrods, Lancome will launch the new fragrance in oriental style based on accords of oud (agar wood) which succeeds the successful edition from 2012, L’Autre Oud signed by perfumer Cristophe Raynaud. The beautifully designed flacon which characterized the first edition of Oud collection played with the game of light and details in gold color. Lancome repeats the form with the new Oud Bouquet edition from 2014, in which a rose flower is presented in mosaic form in gold color.
Top notes of the composition of the new fragrance Oud Bouquet provide a unique spicy flavor of saffron, announcing rose petals in the heart combined with woody accords of oud announced as the key note of the composition. The base contributes to a gourmand twist, while gently sweetening the listed notes and providing depth and warmth. Soft and creamy vanilla combined with praline accords lingers on the skin and leaves a memorable trail.
Oud Bouquet by Lancome will be available at Harrods as 75 ml Eau de Parfum at the announced price of 120 pounds.
abravov – :
I was just thinking that if I could create a perfume, it would smell like smores by the campfire, with a mixture of toasted marshmallow, milk chocolate, vanilla-ish graham crackers, and woods…and this is IT!!! I bought this a few months ago on the advice of Demi Rawling’s youtube channel and have been saving for a cold Fall day to wear. Today is rainy and it the 40’s (Fahrenheit) so it’s perfect weather. This. Is. Stunning. It’s very oudy at first, but then the dry down is just absolutely delicious. I may need a travel size of this, I want it with me everywhere! This is definitely going to be a Fall/Winter staple. 5 stars, all the way!! Could even become one of my signatures <3 <3
innushca – :
During my lunch hour today I walked over to Nordstrom which carries this line of perfumes from Lancome. I was excited to try Oud Bouquet because I like all the notes, and because of the high rating here on Fragrantica.
I’m glad I got to test drive it because the oud compound used is one that I can’t wear. Luckily it’s well blended and not quite as strong so I didn’t get immediately nauseated (it has happened in the past). It reminds me of the same one used in Montale and Mancerra compositions. So if you like the oud used there I would check this one out.
I applied it several hours ago and it’s still going strong. I liked the initial 15 minutes a little better (more interesting with different notes vying for attention), but the strong synthetic oud lingered into the drydown, and becomes dominant on my skin. A full nasal assault. I’m assuming my sample is from the newer reformulation.
As expected, Oud Bouquet is a very good performer, but I’m glad it’s not a regretful blind buy. Sample before you purchase, and/or try to find the older formula.
bratka7 – :
I am wearing this today and was excited to try it even though im not a big fan of rose and oud but it is what I thought… really pleasing and warm- perfectly for winter 8/10
navomeliqyan – :
~LOVE~
Oud Bouquet (OB) is absolutely lovely! I would describe this scent as warm, light, syrupy, dusty and woody. I love the beautiful bottle too. I get no projection but I enjoy its intimate nature.
This is probably not a popular opinion, but this scent reminds me of scentstory 24 gold oud edition and gold elixir but OB is less strong, and much more delicate and feminine than those.
Xupo – :
This perfume smells exactly like oud mood lattafa. If your planning on getting Oud Bouquet get oud mood lattafa it’s super cheap and lasts forever on clothes and skin. Also you won’t need much sprays like Oud Bouquet. Wish I smelled Oud Bouquet before buying it. This smells super sweet with woody notes and a hint of rose. You only need 2 sprays max.
HeawlDwerne – :
I nearly returned this perfume because I didn’t love this immediately but it has grown on me and holds the distinction of being the most unusual and memorable fragrance in my collection. I find myself reaching for this often.
Upon first impression this is Church Incense. And it’s almost sour. If you sniff your arm, the Incense is intense. The kind of intensity that will knock you out. This is potent syrup.
This fragrance is powerful and pungent (as many Lancôme perfumes tend to be). Much like a savory-sweet stew–I get salty Saffron and sweet jammy rose expertly blended with resinous, spicy, exotic Oud. Yes, this is salty and sweet!
Once the incense vibe calms down, the saffron and rose jam linger all day long and the vanilla and praline are more pronounced–heavenly!
If you spray it on clothing, you’ll be rewarded with whiffs of saffron candy sweetness for a week or longer, depending on how much you have sprayed.
popok_96 – :
This was a blind buy and I am so happy that I did!
I Immediately loved it, I couldn’t stop my nose. The bottle is beautiful but the juice is simply gorgeous. The Oud and the rose are both equally presents with that Vanilla warmth that wrapped it’s arms around me all night long.
The first time I wore it I was complimented by a man.
The second time a woman.
So all in all this is one of my favourite Rose & Oud. Divine and one I will always want to buy more of.
xam001 – :
This is a high quality chocolatey rose oud with a hint of citrus and raspberry jam. Great boozy opening like a bourbon cocktail, then a complex oud display which morphs into a woody sugary scent. A hint of citrus to keep it light. If you like TF Noir de Noir you might like this a lot. Just a few sprays create a warm embracing cloud that wraps around you like a cashmere scarf. Three sprays is plenty to envelop you and keep you smelling great all day. A steal at the discounters.
634 – :
Well, i blind bought it yesterday, first ten minutes was all about oud, meh, after that it was getting warmer and more feminine, but i can smell something chemical here that I don’t like that much. Besides it’s summer now and the worst time to test it. I can see the potential of loving it in winter.
مرسى از پرفيوم شاپينگ كه تنها جايى تو ايران بود كه اين عطرو موجود داشت، ولى كاش كمى دوست داشتنى تر ميبود اين عطر
Pashko3250 – :
I normally do not mind the smell of Oud, I just do not prefer the scent in my perfumes. Oud bouquet is different for me the sweet notes make the oud into a woody dessert with rose berry jam on top. This fragrance smells elegant, expensive and unique. I enjoy this treasure very much in my perfume collection.
uggs outletl7 – :
A slightly sweeter version of Soul by costume National. Also slightly less musky animalic.
armapl – :
Beautiful floral oud fragrance, more wearable than the new version, as it is more rosy. Smokey praline is “plumped” and just right, adding enough “darkness” to the composition of rose and oud, to be “mysterious”. Vanilla and saffron flower add a luxurious layer of sweetness to make the fragrance more feminine than unisex. Overall this one is a “softer” one, compared to the new Oud Bouquet. Very well done and smooth oud perfumes from Lancôme. I enjoy them both very much.
If you like more “smokey” effect and minimum sweetness in this kind of fragrance, try Tom Ford Oud Wood. I like that one a lot on my husband.
olegcomissarov – :
This scent is out of this world. I liked it so much I ordered a second bottle even though I bought my first one only two days ago. Such a exotic, enticing, delicious smell. Rich, dense, smokey, perfectly blended. This is like a gourmand oud, but totally different, it’s nothing like the sweet perfumes out there. Lasts forever. Masterpiece!
димон7777 – :
UPDATE: I did a total 180 on this! it’s true, I still don’t usually love oud, but this is ouxi done RIGHT! Not stinly, just a little (wonderfully) medicinal overtone which is what gives it that unique, sexy depth and mystique, and it’s what makes it a true OUD, not just some cheap chemical wanna-be, and I’m not saying you have to break the bank, I scored my large bottle for under $70 😉 I take back what I said about the lack of sweetness in my original review. The gourmand notes DO come out. and that sweet delcious rose, making it unbelievably seductive on a woman, yet never vulgar. it’s a mysterious, alluring, seductive, exotic fragrance. I went from “meh” to “I need backups, STAT!” i don’t think I’ve been this enchanted and obsessed with a perfume since Dior Addict, Angel, Pink Sugar, and Lolita Lempicka, and those are all pretty old. I can’t wait to try Lancome’s other out offerings too! I guess I do like oud after all, so long as it’s done right 🙂
spartakinna – :
Don’t let the gourmand notes deceive you, this is oud through and through. I was expecting something way more gourmand given the praline, vanilla, and rose and the fact that this is Lancome, a house that recently gave us La Vie Est Belle and La Nuit Tresor, both of which I love. But this is STRONG authentic oud. That’s not a bad thing at all, and this is not a bad perfume in any way, I just don’t really like oud. So this isn’t really a bad review, just a warning if you’re going to blind buy it, you must love oud! But if you do, definitely try this, just don’t expect a gourmand 🙂
Chapters – :
The beauty about this fragrance is it’s bottle. Luscious, gold, mirrord, heavy, luxurious. I have come to realise that oud doesn’t sit well with my body chemistry. I’m definitely not a fan of unisex or oud fragrances. Lancome oud bouquet was the first oud fragrance I’ve ever purchased and the last. I sold on my bottle to someone else. I must say though one spray lasted more than 8 hours on me, it was potent stuff, just not for me
komrad – :
is it weird that in the dry down, this smells like high quality incense sticks? specifically plum blossom incense sticks, these ones I got from luckyscent. but I’ve been looking for something that smells like those incense sticks for years! I don’t know how or why this ends up smelling like plum blossom incense but I’m addicted! the opening reminds me a bit of Dior oud ispahan which I love, the oud note in this is amazing, you can tell that lancome used really high quality raw materials in this. I got it for an amazing deal, but I would pay full price for this too. it’s a very sexy perfume too in my opinion, and sillage and longevity are top notch.
qqqqqqqqqqq8 – :
Oh gosh! What a strong perfume! I do not like roses in perfumes, with a few exceptions. This is one of them. Pralines give a whole new interpretation of this perfume. It make’s it delicious. It’s like a rose jam with a drop of Oud.
By the way, it’s a beast! Take care with the sprayer.
MihajlovSN – :
On my skin this fragrance starts with smokey sweetness and it really reminds me of M by Mariah Carey, but it’s more refined and woody. In just a few seconds the oud kicks in and it’s very strong, but not overpowering. In the next few hours the oud very slowly turns into praline with hints of vanilla, but it still there till the end. I can’t really smell the rose, but maybe I will if I try it in some different conditions.
Overall this is a really gorgeous fragrance and it lasts all day. I would strongly recommend it to anyone, at least for a test, especially if you like oud and sweet notes.
kal444speagoessenda – :
rose, oily oud and a sweet praline; the base is an oudy praline, the top was like most other rose-oud combos; nothing special; in the final drydown it is all about the praline and is a gourmand fragrance with a hint of woodiness.
SashkaVD – :
This one is perfect for me! All I need for a perfume is already blended in this magical bottle
Really beautiful bottle very impressive from the opening til the end.Smooth and harmonious like watching a finest musical drama..Opening chapter with the interesting Arabian dance then faded away into the background to let the main ballet lady showed out perfectly sweet and intense perfume played as a masterpiece of art..Powerful and last forever..Excellent!
SENYA1980 – :
Hidden gem! Delicate Centifolia rose mixed with vanilla, oud and saffron. Magical!!!
roman795 – :
Special!
bogdanoleg – :
This is a great frag. I tried it for the first time yesterday, and I noticed the oud immediately. Sharp and medicinal. I like oud, but I’m picky about it, so I was a little concerned that this one mightn’t work for me, but I like to give everything a fair shake, and so I resolved to wear it all week to really get a feel for it. Well, I woke up this morning, sprayed a little on my hand, and voila! Roses, roses, roses and some beautiful praline/caramelesque undertones. The oud is still there, but has faded to black, as they say. I really love this line. I may have to try a few others. As it stands, yesterday I would’ve warned oud-haters away, but now, I think I can (tentatively) say that even if oud is not your jam, you’ll be all right so long as you love a good, old-fashioned, gourmand rose 🙂
kripton20 – :
A very well done “oud” fragrance. The oud is not overpowering here. It meshes well with the sweetness of praline and the vanilla notes. The sweetness tempers the woodiness. The rose is smooth. The saffron a bright, though quick note.
Dima98 – :
Wow, finally gave in and bought a bottle, it smells exactly like a car air refresher, it is very potent and cloying very annoying and suffocating I do not like this one and if you are a man stay as far as you can from this fragrance, it is very feminine
ror1974 – :
What a stunning yet cozy and gorgeous fragrance this one is. I agree that this is too jammy rose and gourmand sweet but the other notes like oud and spices balanced the floral sweetness that turns out to be well performing and very captivating aroma. Max two sprays is good enough to produce a huge cloud of sensuality and sophistication. It can be heady if over applied.
The full 3 stages smell journey is thrilling.
The dry down on my skin has nuances of V&R Flowerbomb dry down. As potent as Alien Essence Absolue, La Vie Est Belle and Angel eau de parfum. Strictly colder seasons, formal and date scenarios.
Please no more than two sprays to experience sexiness and royalty.
Highly recommended 4.5/5.00
Agrishgaizess – :
This is a gourmand oud, which I think is a really cool concept, given that most oud I smell in perfumes usually smells like medicine or like a block of raw wood. It’s a very sweet vanillic oud tempered by a syrupy rose. The oud feels anchored in by vanilla and the rose asserts itself without dominating. Lasting power is good- all day on me. It’s a crowd pleaser with enough of a novelty to satisfy a connoisseur Notino has this one cheaper than it can be found in most other places.
___Andrew___ – :
An encapsulation of east meets west,
Ôud Bouquet showcases the poetic french elegance of rose in a very syrupy expression, infused into the middle eastern madness of oud.
The blend seductive quality comes from an overdose of mouth watering vanilla laced in a milky praline accord.
Performance on my skin totally bombastic, with ballroom feeling sillage and over twelve hours of longevity.
Ôud Bouquet in an amalgamation of bewitching contrasts that portraits images of evening romances.
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hkl1983 – :
I purchased Oud Bouquet EDP for my girlfriend this Christmas along with heavy-hitters such Chanel Gardenia Eau de Parfum, Xerjoff Lira, Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon and a couple others. Oud Bouquet was a blind-buy but many of my trusted friends give it glowing reviews, so it seemed like a safe bet. Because of the busy holidays I was only able to smell it on paper and, to be honest, it was nice but I was not overly impressed.
Well, my girlfriend came down stairs on this chilly morning and I immediately sprang to my feet and told her she smelled fantastic…correction, boxer-dropping spanktastic. LOL! We played the fragrance guessing game and, although it smelled somewhat familiar, I didn’t quite recognize it so I guessed Oud Bouquet…and I was so pleasantly surprised when my answer was correct.
Oud Bouquet smells nice on paper, but the sensual magic of this stunning fragrance is released when it touches the female skin; caramel sweetened creamy vanilla, blanketed in waves of smooth oud (not the medicinal barnyard variety), and enhanced with gentle floral kisses of subtle rose and seductive saffron. Oud Bouquet is nothing short of Awesome!!!
Performance is stellar as it lasts a honest 12-hours, projects well above average, and leaves a nice scent trail for the first 3-4 hours. I just realized this fragrance reminds me a bit of Mancera Aoud Vanille which is also in my Scent Armory. However, the similarities are less than 50% and having both is certainly not redundant IMO. To me, Aoud Vanille has a slightly more woody-masculine feel and is better suited for the gents.
Dudes, buy a bottoe of Oud Bouquet for that special lady in your life and you’ll thank me later…just not while you’re standing with your pants around your ankles. LOL!!!
Imperatritsa – :
LOVE. Rich, sexy, warm, sweet, radiating. From start to finish, just great. I am not an oud girl but this is a gorgeous combination with the rose done right. Lasts forever.
forus17 – :
Drydown is very similar to aoud vanille
Lapedoord – :
This is a great blend of oud and rose with gourmand aspects, definitely one of the best in the game.
There are similarities to Roja’s Amber Aoud, but this one has also a very authentic chocolate touch and I find it a bit more feminine.
Feeling: opulent, exquisite
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7/10
stepa85i – :
I believe the ppl that are disappointed got the reform,,I haven’t smelled that, I have the original & OH MY BaJeeZEEZ this is gorgeous! I hve the reg LLO as well. It is pretty, but the sweetness this one has seals the deal.So many good notes well blended into one perfume. I am not much on spraying skin. I will to test, b/c it doesn’t last long & of course easy to wash off if you hate it. If I KNOW I love it & want to smell it alll day long, it goes on sprayed about 10 inches back from the shirt, chest, & hair area. You spray anything there, you’re going to smell it all day, or others will, even if you go nose blind. Bonus~ spray your bra ladies!
MASULYA87 – :
Yeah, found this one sort of disappointing. I was expecting something much more gourmand with a less prominent oud. That was an expectation partially based on some of the reviews here as well as on Youtube. I mostly just smell the typical (middle eastern style) loud, sharp oud smell along with a subtle underlying sweetness. Didn’t do much for me but I’m not an oud fan anyway. On my skin it’s like 80% big sharp oud 10% rose 10% generic sweet notes.
The bottle is really pretty.
If you’re looking for a candy sweet, milky, rose and saffron perfume I’d recommend Safran Troublant by L’Artisan instead. If you want a rose that’s woody (but not oud) and not too sweet I’d recommend Rose Musc by Narciso Rodriguez. If you want a bold, spicy, resinous rose try Calligraphy Rose by Aramis. Montale Intense Cafe is a great sugared, sort of chocolatey rose perfume. Honestly, I keep trying more rose/saffron/vanilla perfumes hoping to find something that makes scent magic for me like Safran Troublant but that has better lasting power (sadly, *nothing compares*).
killcomman – :
This one reminds me a lot of aoud vanille..Good scent
bri4ko – :
I can barely smell the oud in here, mostly praline and vanilla, plus the rose shows up sometimes. The silage is strong, and longevity is more than a day. I applied it on my wrist at 5pm the day before yesterday, and until this morning, I can still smell the praline and vanilla, very light and pleasant.
VonStroke – :
Im afraid I dont like this perfume. It reminds me of red match sticks and old news paper soaked in heavy cream. There is a note, maybe sulfuric/gun powder note, that bothers me a lot. Maybe its the saffron that doesnt belong there. I can definitely smell all other notes such as vanilla, praline, oud, and rose but combined together with saffron ruins it for me! How I wish I experience the positive reviews of other fragranticans here, where they describe the scent as pleasant and lasting, which fills the room. I cannot get that experience after so many tries!
MotoDoustyday – :
I know that Lancôme have brought out a new formulation of Oud Bouquet for a larger 100ml bottle. I have bought the original formula from Notino.co.uk for around £58 then unbeknown to me they reduced it to £38 on clearance and people snapped it up I was too late. I then tracked it down at The Perfume Shop here in the U.K. for £100 per bottle. I held off and got it on a 15% promotion which was a better deal. This fragrance is a beautiful rich candied rose oud concoction. Initially it’s a strong blast but just leave it and let the magic take place on your skin. It’s so beautiful and I’m going to use it sparingly it reminds me of the attar oils my dear beloved mother loved using, these memories are held very dear to me. If you can find this beauty please do try it.
Edit: just managed to snag a practically full bottle on eBay for a great price so happy
Miha260686 – :
I’ve worn Oud Bouquet for a few days now and my final verdict for this one – it’s absolutely gorgeous!
It’s a delicious rose and creamy confection combination. Very warm and comforting scent. The oud is tame and likable here, so those people who tend to shy away from oud fragrances might actually like this one. Amazing longevity and projection. After morning application, you will be followed by a delicious perfume cloud all day. This is my favourite fragrance from Lancome so far.
kostyaa1965 – :
@Zakkarah- out of stock in notino US, so, gone forever. Well, extreme niche qualityu, with a strong projection and 1 day longevity on my skin, amazing. One of the most beautiful oud I have ever smelled, soft, different from the arabian one which I find it agressive and cloying. The conbination with praline, rose and vanilla is astonishing indeed. The new version is way changed, less rose and less potent but this one is a true masterpiece. Grab it quickly because is discontinued. Available only in new version for 180 eur.
9/10 very very good.
kurganovden1980 – :
..bummer…..Notino US dont ship to Sweden and I cant find it at that great price in any of the european Notinos…:-)
Thanks anyway and enjoy your find!!
Cheers
Matz
sheker187 – :
@aioosha
Pls share with us where it can be bought at such an amazing price!
Cheers
Matz
kad5910 – :
im in love, its been 2 days and this parfum is still going strong! the best rose/oud combo out there, hands down she is the Queen of rose/oud. Buy it now while its only $39 unbelievable, this smells like its worth $300.
exquisite rich and beautiful.
Belik-vmure – :
Not only is the bottle and presentation box beautiful, both are an accurate indicator of the contents. In a word, exquisite.
I have L’autre Oud, and this is similar with less leather and more chocolatey pralinee rose, it is mouth wateringly gorgeous, and lasts for ages.
fixfox – :
OH MY SOUL! This is Gorgeous…so strong, earthen sweet,oily residue left after spraying..just perfect! Leave it to Lancôme ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Seriously..it’s that good. As a side note,this comes packaged beautifully,in a pouch inside a nice box with literature about it,,just first class! One spray and it’s swirling around my nose like crazy! Love. If you love Rose Explosion you will love this! And this completes my search for Rose Oud scents,got plenty now!!!
Rose Explosion has more Rose and Saffron. This had more Oud and the added Praline. They are by no means alike, but in the same Genre.
This is probably the strongest perfume I own!
OnyHantlza – :
The more I use it, the more I love it. I might stack up before it becomes impossible to find.
This is strong & passionate. I get Rhum with lots of Vanilla on a cloud of Oud. It is sweet, but a boozy kind of sweet. I do not know where this comes from, but it makes me think of a female version of Jack Sparrow, only that this Lady Pirate loves to stay clean.
Great scent for Winter, suitable for day & night use.
Longevity is extra long & silage is heavy to moderate. It does roar at the beginning, but it will settle down after 15 minutes to a point wrehe you can move around without getting the whole street to turn around.
This is a great scent that can be bought at a great price as it is out of production. Newer verision out (not that great by the way). Remindes me of so many new niche fragrances that have been launched lately.
I would suggest sampling first thou, before committing to a FB.
MarkovSA200939 – :
Oud Bouquet is Oriental/French scent , well balanced perfume that works well wherever you go. So if you’re a fan of Oud added to~>”Parisian/perfume” and want to get compliments, give this a splash =]
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Good sillage and longevity ..
Luzga – :
The first thing I get from it is a bit of a medicinal oud opening but that only lasts for like 5 minutes and then I get powdered rose mixed with pralines. The oud is way in background giving the other notes something strong to rest on it’s acts as a power booster to this fragrance. It’s very warm, sweet and comforting. I have to agree with everyone who says it’s gourmand but it not cloyingly sweet or anything it’s just prefect. Lasts forever on the clothes and more than a day on my skin it’s so potent I only go one spray sometimes two max less is definitely more with this one.
volkodav82 – :
just one word (( sexy ))
Deroxbgcsb – :
I don’t know what else I can say that already has not been said. I will keep it simple, and maybe just give a description of how this fragrance works on me. Before I do so, I want to say it is a very lovely fragrance. Sillage and longevity are both outstanding. Please keep in mind that what others have said is very true, go light on this one….. it’s strong, and you don’t need much.
On me this scent is very rosey. I get a lot of powder. I do not detect much praline at all. It’s in there, but it’s very well blended. The oud is not overwhelming. Blended with exceptional care. I don’t get much saffron either. Small detection, but on my skin it’s light. On me it’s reminds me of habanita. On others I’m sure it’s different. Not very sweet, floral, powder, vanilla. That’s pretty much what I get on me. It’s very nice, and I’d test before committing on a full bottle. I also get a vintage makeup vibe from this one.
Update, This has turned more gourmand on me. The Praline is showing its self. It’s beautiful.
Wiper – :
This has become my signature scent. It is a very sophisticated, sexy and regal scent. This is a unisex fragrance. I had 6 women come up to me and ask me what I was wearing. My confidence just got BOOSTED 100%. I am new to this Fragrance Lifestyle and after those compliments I AM OFFICIALLY ALL IN. The Oud, Vanilla and Rose notes are blended flawlessly. This is Niche Fragrance Quality. I have just purchased 3 more bottles one for my mother, girlfriend and for myself. I will purchase more because this is a hidden GEM and I’m sure Lancome will either raise the price, reformulate it again or discontinue it. I will stock up because I want to wear this from now until the grave. This is a Beastmode Fragrance. Serious Compliments, Sillage is off the chain, Last 8 + hours. You all must get your noses on this.
Update: I had a dentist appointment today. As I was getting my teeth cleaned the dental tech in the next room stopped in and ask my dental tech did she smell that scent. My dental tech pointed at me and said that is him that smells so good. They asked me what fragrance I was wearing. I told them and gave them the website I purchased it from. As I was leaving the dental office I held the door for an elderly man. As he walked past me he stopped and said, Son you smell good. I thanked him, I went home and immediately went online and ordered 2 more bottles.
Update: If your still on the fence you better act fast. The price has went up on many sites to $125 for this fragrance. Notino is still selling at $57 but not for long. I just purchased 2 more bottles from Notino at $57, because all sites including ebay and amazon are selling for no less than $125. I told you all this was a hidden Gem. Now the word is out and the greedy corporate vultures have raised the prices. Next Reformulation, Next Discontinued. “And So It Begins”
61igor – :
So I normally loathe Oud but this is one of the most beautful oriental perfumes ever. Strong, musky, powdery and sweet but not in a sickly way. It lingers and evolves and gives about 4-5 hours wear without doing a usual Oud and sticking on your clothes for the next week!
skaynar – :
First of all, the bottle! Gosh.. Beautiful!
The fragrance itself to me is a wonderful ambery and slightly woody praline with a hint of rose and vanilla. Spicy, yet sweet. Definitely unisex.
Lasting a good while and constantly amazing me with its fine line balance between masculine frag and sweet joyful feminine juice.
A nice fragrance for lovers of sweet and spicy, but not fans of mass market sugar bombs.
gaft – :
MMmm a softer version of Xerjoff More Than Words. I really like this essentially sweet fruity oud. There is a weird bit of chemistry happening on my skin that makes it smell like there is coffee in there! MTW was way too strong on me but this a very wearable oud fragrance. If you have been wary of oud then I think this is would be a great introduction for oud newbies.
It is sweet but not too much. Yes, I would class it as a gourmand. It feels very female friendly.
Good longevity and moderate sillage. No it is not the fragrance bomb that is MTW.
папаша – :
This is hands down the strongest fragrance that I own. I can hold the capped bottle at arms length and smell it. It is beautiful, just be warned to go easy with this one. One very slight spritz of this is enough to last all day. I doubt I will ever make it through the entire bottle and it’s only a 2.5 ounce.
Patrikstar666 – :
Love!Love!J’adore this fragrance. This is pretty much the first fragrance i’ve ever loved.Tons of compliments and it lasts a really long time on me. Lasts longer on clothes tho. Cos my laundry room smells like heaven cos of this scent.
pahaha – :
Reminds me of a smoother, slightly sweeter, less oud prominent Roja Dove Amber Aoud at a much lower price. It’s sweetness is also reminiscent of Flowerbomb Rose Explosion, as both have an ethyl maltol candy tang that the Dove lacks. Of the three compared, Oud Bouquet is by far the sweetest and smoothest. My bottle is the original formulation.
Christianne1’s review on this page gives a succinct and useful description of how this fragrance smells.
EDIT Jan. 9 2017: The drydown on this is pure vanilla. Definitely more gourmand than the Roja Dove Amber Aoud. Delightful, still, but don’t confuse this as a dupe for the Dove. It has got its own unique appeal.
Divide et impera – :
The 1st edition (pictured here), discontinued: One of the most discreet and refined oud. A complex bouquet of pralines, chocolate, rose, some exotic fruits, vanilla and a hint of quince which is not listed -maybe only in my nose. with a HUGE sillage and projection. Even unisex, I fell more feminine than masculine. Longevity is stunning, after 16 hours, shower, gym, sleep shower again, it is still on my hand. Insane. The smell, vibe and quality are extremely close to Roja AO – and even a bit pricy, it is more affordable than the $$$ insane Roja prices.
The new edition, also with a different bottle and box is, unfortunately, at half of performances. Also the composition was changed.
wjv644bedyWelty – :
I always hated oud and never came close to oud based fragrances.my friend gave me a decant of Lancome oud bouquet and insisted on trying it,since I didn’t like Lancome L’atre oud at all I didn’t expect much from this one.as soon as first whiff caught my nose,I was on clouds with joy.it’s very strange to say I’m in love with an oudy fragrance!
Yes,there is oud here and it’s almost dominant on my skin,but rose adds delicacy to scent,vanilla makes it soft and subtle,it’s blended with praline and praline adds a chocolatey,nutty quality to oud that feels deliciously smokey,like roasted nuts and a very slight touch of saffron that makes it even more yummy and at the same time adds more oriental twist…this is a love child of an eastern/arabic oudy,rosey oriental with a modern,western gourmand so it’s one of rare oud based orientals that can please younger generation and gourmand lovers too.I’m so happy that finally I find my own oud
It’s warm,sweet,delicious and very sensual.although it’s unisex,I find it more laying on the feminine side.It can make a great seductive night/cold weather perfume.longevity and sillage are amazing.I can catch whiffs of it after hours.I’ve not seen it’s bottle but in photo it looks glamorous and fits the scent
Loving oud bouquet gave me enough courage to blindbuy flower bomb rose expulsion,another oudy,rosey perfume..gonna order both of them
❤❤❤❤
P.s:call me crazy but Lancome oud bouquet reminds me angel schlesser oriental 2 which doesn’t have any oud at all but I can feel something oudish there
ylj425Unlogrere – :
If you are contemplating on this one and waiting to try the new version, I suggest you hurry before it runs out.. While the new bottle is gorgeous, it doesn’t smell as good
Tpvisn2005 – :
Good perfume..long lasting, oud and vanilla base.
Djem – :
Dunno why the ladies are having a field day with this! Is there any bloke that has tried this yet? Wanna blind-buy this (as about 95% of my oud-based fragrances were blind-bought). Sincerely, I want a balanced view (from both sexes