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rusm11 – :
This is by no means a feminine perfume. I suppose it could be worn by a woman on some occasions but looking at it as more masculine would be the best bet. SO is smokey, oud and I am not sure how they pull this off but a full out blended smokey rose that enhances the masculinity of this fragrance significantly. It is in my regular rotation.
Любовь1212 – :
Getting this for the hubby! I think he could pull this off…will write more when he tests it.
And now the results:
This is a LOOOOOVE on him!!! I didn’t know how he might feel about a men’s fragrance with rose in it, but I thought I’d try anyway, and I’m happy to say he loves it, and has worn it a few times. The notes I picked up on his skin: the rose is realistic and a bit sweet, in a soft way, almost fruity (I hope this makes sense). It is not a sugared or syrupy or jammy rose. It is equal partners to whatever makes up the smoked oud. The smoked oud note is wonderful; not “band aid” or barnyard, but almost like a dry incense type of smoke flavored with a bit of cedar and herbs. I really think men could wear this very comfortably and not worry about anyone thinking they smell too flowery. This is a masculine rose and it is smoky, sexy, and well balanced. I wish more men would wear men’s fragrances with rose notes, I think rose is divine on men. I spritzed my arm to smell the difference on me: women could pull this off; for me, the smoked oud and cedar were more prominent and the rose was in the background. I think for me it is a bit too masculine for my taste (I have Jo Malone’s Velvet Rose & Oud and Montale’s Louban and I get a more satisfying effect from them. But that’s just my chemistry), but I am so glad I got this for him and he really likes it! Yay! This is a 10 out of 10.
Groohaxia – :
I can see why this is being hyped up. The rose is beautiful – candy like. The oud is soft – but definitely there. It definitely reminds me of niche offerings – and for a fraction of the price. It has a similar vibe to something like dsquared potion black – but with a lighter, sweeter rose. It’s a lovely cool/cold weather scent – and could easily be a staple in your collection. Highly recommended!
**EDIT**
A commenter above brings up a good point – “no cinnamon in the notes” – having watched and read a few reviews, I’ve heard serveral people bring up the “cinnamon” type smel. I do not perceive cinnamon whatsoever. I think type of rose is to blame for the cinnamon effect. It is a sweet/jammy rose – and when paired with a slightly sour oud, I can see how it would come off as cinnamon. But to me it’s the rose playing games with the oud. Anyway – just thought I’d clarify.
iner – :
3 weeks into owning this and this thing has grown on me well. Like another reviewer said, its a sophisticated scent. Its playful in its sweetness but the incense, oud and smoke make it a mature scent. You need to have a certain personality (and balls) to carry this off. The scent bubble after 3-4 hours is wonderful and takes you to a happy place.
Highly recommended but this is NOT a blind buy. This is my first purchase from the VC house and I look forward to trying out the rest of their range.
Lefff – :
So yeah, the dominant accord isn’t oud, but spice and rose. Others are saying cinnamon but to me it’s rendering as clove. Pretty good actually. Not a generic buzzy western Oud like the first one from Camuto
Whinmegetet – :
This cologne smells a lot like the red hots candies with lot’s of cinnamon.
DJPOWER – :
All the notes together smell of sweet cinnamon. Just like a hand full of those little red hot heart candies that I used to eat as a child. It comes across much sweeter that most Ouds do on the market. But of course this can change with the right body chemistry, since some people’s skin kills sweetness where other’s amplify…
ijvuptcr – :
Rich, sophisticated, deliciously smokey. Absolutely love it!
pp1956 – :
Yes it lookks damn good by the notes. Please, Fragrantiquers out there give us some hints about this frag.
Drego 64 – :
Anyone tried this yet?
Looks really good!