Description
Luxurious and very feminine edition launched last year as the pair to the last year’s oriental edition which has its exclusive presentation in the Middle East – Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir, just before 2014 was presented to us as a female fragrant story from the Orient, sunny, luxurious, hot, seductive and sensual Versace Pour Femme Our Oriental! Bearing on mind the trend in gold that we’ve recently written about (article: In Shades of gold) new Versace bottle takes recognizable shape of its antecedents Versace and Versence, completely covered with gold. Typical emblem engraved in the shape of a jellyfish is set in the central part of the body of the bottles, while the cap is discreetly decorated with a Greek motif.
This time, Italy will be the first to have the opportunity to try the “golden” composition created for woman of strong personality! Versace cleverly linked male and female version with an intense and aphrodisiac signature of a blend composed of oud and leather. Luxurious composition opens with oriental notes of rose, which is accentuated with cheeky saffron and framed with flowers of freesia. The heart of the composition is powdery, feminine, soft and deep, created of patchouli, heliotrope and violet succeeded by intense notes of oud and leather with creamy vanilla and sandalwood, which have the task to seduce you, and soften base notes.
Perfumers of the new edition focused on intense woody nuances, touched with intoxicating feminine flowers combined with cheeky spices and dapper leather accord with the aim to transfer heat of the desert and mysticism of the Middle East.
The fragrance is inspired by the painting “Seduction of sunset in the desert, and warm breeze that carries the thought far away …” – These words Versace brand challenges us to test the fragrance in color of gold.
Available as 100 ml EDP.
vikgolobokov – :
I truly love this creation! One of my favorite ouds ever as here it is so delicate, smooth and polite. The leather is felt only in the begging and the flowers are prominent, very well combined and lovable.
pasha017 – :
Another lovely and enjoyable oud fragrance for me. I have quite a few oud + rose perfumes and Versace Oriental Oud is the one that is a little different than the rest. The oud note here is quite “fresh” in a good way actually. It may be drier than in other oud fragrances. “Raw”/natural oud scent normally is a “stinky” and sour one. But when it is combined with other ingredients, it adapts the new “flavors”. Oud and rose make such a beautiful pair, but sometimes, I’m a little “tired” of rose being a perfect company for oud. Therefore, Versace Oud Oriental is different. Oud and leather are the co-stars here for a change.
I found Versace Oud Oriental is rather a dry leathery oud fragrance which stands out very interesting and a little unique to my nose. I cannot say that this perfume has “sweet” oud because it does not. It has just enough smokiness and bitterness from leather, with a soft veil of rose scent to soften the leather/oud composition and add elegance. Saffron, violet, heliotrope and a hint of vanilla gives the fragrance a gentle sweetness, more like a vibe than an actual sweet scent. These notes balanced very well with each other, to keep the dry down in check and not turn into a powdery ending.
I would rather call this one “Versace Oud Femme”, than “Versace Oud Oriental Pour Femme” because there is NOT enough “oriental” vibe that I can sense here. A little more spices such as coriander, cinnamon, or even incense…perhaps would make this one more of an oriental one, I think.
Overall, Versace Oud Oriental Pour Femme is still a nice modern fragrance to add on to anyone’s oud perfume collection. It has its own charm, elegance and depth as a different, sophisticated oud fragrance for women. It is actually friendly and inoffensive when you get to know it. I even tested it out under the heat and it still shined beautifully. It definitely can be worn year round and even in cooler evenings of hot summer, to bring out more a romantic aspect. I enjoy it a lot.
rom33 – :
Modern oud, that trying to please all sorts of people. It is sweet and floral, leather is wearable even by those, who normally can’t stand leather, oud is soft and sugar-coated as well. Nothing challenging or extremely impressive, yet it is Ok, – powdery tamed “oud” with not so much of a rose. Price tag is too high for the quality, – that’s for sure. I would get FB for £40 though.
dj_fashion – :
This is horrible. This smells just like beetle nut. If you are not familiar with beetle nut, it is basically a medicinal smelling, cancer causing, purple teeth coloring chewing tobacco of Asia. I wouldn’t even recommend putting this on your skin for testing. Just buy a cheap package of beetle nut and you will smell like Oud Oriental all day long.
naigmaSem – :
This is just “OK” to me. It is closer to Clinique Beyond Rose than any other perfume I have ever smelled, if you know what that smells like. This isn’t The Bond 9’s, Nor the Montales. Not even close. It has that Versace touch to it, like one of the original ones from back in the day. I get No leather, & is THAT Oud*?? Just a meh powdery weird Rose. It doesn’t stink, but I do regret blind buying. If you know what Clinique BR smells like, that is better, & does last longer. This disappears. Oh well…another one to keep around in the bathroom.
deaklysak – :
I saw this perfume being offered in low price online and I really want to like it. So I went to nearby Sephora to test it on my skin. Well, of course I have some expectation after reading what you all had commented. I expect it to be as good as Gucci Oud. Sprayed on my wrist, an hour after that I got disappointed. This is a very nice, classy, elegant and classic. Soft, the oud here is less dominant than Gucci Oud. So why I dont like it? This perfume remind me of some other perfume, and it remind me of my grandmother. She wore some perfume that smell like this one back in 90s and early 2000. Give it a try first, but I believe lots of you will like it. I just dont like my perfume remind me of other perfume, I love masterpiece perfume. So, passed.
rushxpu – :
Beautiful, soft and warm fragrance. Unapologetically feminine and super classy. This for me is a confident woman’s perfume, for a dame that knows how to carry herself. Stylish, elegant and rich. Different.
Rose, patchouli, agar wood and saffron, with just a hint of sweet vanilla and mild heliotrope. Very soft and almost creamy, leathery floral. Very beautiful and so well blended.
And the bottle looks so expensively classy. Stunner.
Brilliant addition to my feminine collection.
SFEric – :
This came in a pack of fairly random samples which I bought because they seemed interesting and at least a few were of fragrance houses, never mind fragrances, that I have never heard of.
THE GIST
It doesn’t quite work on my skin, but it’s interesting and not bad at all, warm, woody but soft, with very noticeable oud and leather. Very worth testing.
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From all this marketing gold I expected a sweet, heavy oriental, but the bitter oud notes and the tarry smoke of leather mask these well. I was also hoping for saffron, but alas no noticeable saffron for me in this composition.
On paper, this starts fresh but substantial and just a little flowery. However, I got none of that fresh flower on my skin where the fragrance settled immediately into a deep, slightly bitter oud/leather/woody accord with something that I would call a faint fenugreek note to avoid calling it a faint stockcube note.
An hour later, the fenugreek bit is still not completely gone from my skin, while the paper strip is smelling lovely and ethereal which must be the heliotrope/violet part kicking into action.
Later on, the drydown proves to be the best part of the scent, as it probably should be with oud-ish orientals. On my skin it’s pillowy, warm and velvety, with just a touch of the oud bitterness and leather’s tar and overall pretty nice, while on paper it’s positively lovely, still warm and smooth but lighter.
It’s not that much of a leather fragrance, yet to me it evokes the softness of the highest-quality glove leather, the kind that underwear is occasionally made of. Like a leather blanket, if there is such a thing. Going with this analogy, if the fabric of this fragrance is high-grade leather, then its ”colour” on drydown is fawn – even though its packaging is very, very golden.
On paper it’s still going strong 12 hours after application, though without much sillage, On my wrists it’s completely gone.
All in all, a nice try and if you are looking for a warm oriental with wood, oud and leather this might be worth a test. Unfortunately it doesn’t quite work with my skin.
Афанасий Денисов – :
Warm spicy and lovely. Not the floral I was expecting. The oud takes center stage with vanilla, leather, and saffron.
This scent breathes strength. It’s the image of a woman in charge. Unapologetically feminine but never girly.
Eruttimbist – :
Based on the notes, I thought I would just love this. I actually found it very boring in a sort of monochromatic sort of way. Wish I could have loved it, as I never seem to tire of spicy, oriental and woody in the cold.Maybe I will try the mens’ version.
Fakelok – :
So luxury, seductive…reminds me of expensive car in white leather.
boxivideokurs – :
And to answer one of the previous bad reviews – yes it’s unnatural! The best luxury unnaturally prominent, unnaturally brave, unnaturally clean, unnaturally oriental, unnaturally oud. All for those who loves alternatives which do not compromise traditional quality.
I love foods and always have a pinch of the best quality saffron in my messy kitchen drawers. And my messy drawers fool of various food, sauces and spices always smell unbelievably clean, thanking to saffron.
poderegin – :
What makes this perfume different from other oud perfumes is saffron. It makes it modern, western and clean. If you like Agent Provocateur (classic) and what something similar – here you are!
If you like ouds, ambers, flowers, powder, sweets, vanilla, roses, cucumber, fruits and other compotes – stay away from this “jellyfish”.
It’s for those very confident, open minded (which does not mean saying yes to one night stand, it’s rather saying no to everything until you are 100% sure it ticks all your boxes).
It is not over feminine, but definitely not masculine. In my view it’s the best Versace perfume I ever tried. Can bet it was heavily influenced by Italians.
bomondgsm – :
In the beginning, the oud and patchouli are most evident, with their dark warmth and peppery greeness, and a hint of some sort of earthy spice, which is presumably the saffron. This blends to form a smoky sort of haze, which is exotic and delicious and slowly gets softer, as it dries down, with the sweet rose becoming more noticeable, that’s joined by a touch of smooth sandalwood. I don’t get any leather on my skin at all.
Pour Femme Oud Oriental is oud designed for Western consumers; however, the issue with this scent is that it is “too safe” for those whom are already heavily into oud fragrances (Arabic oils, indie or niche) and “too bizarre” for those whom prefer the more common, sweeter designer perfumes. This would explain it’s lack of success in the marketplace. Whilst I do sit in the middle, (oud is still exciting for me) I could see the novelty of this one wearing off quite quickly, as the combination of oud, patchouli and rose is often overused, and the “mass appeal” of this particular scent would soon start to bore me. But I do hope that I’m wrong…
Having said that, this is a lovely gateway oud fragrance, and could be considered a hidden gem for some. I will be experimenting with this in the different seasons, as I have the feeling that it would blossom on a hot summer’s evening. Moderate to soft sillage, but has the potential to be heavy in some weathers; longevity is for about 4-5 hours.
Mensj130Bessinepome – :
Ha Ha! i love that. jellyfish! All credibility gone.
I was fortunate enough to obtain a sample of this. It is a very lovely floral/oud fragrance. Its name is accurate. On me the oud, leather and saffron are at the top of the list. The floral notes follow with the rose and heliotrope very evident. They sweeten this fragrance and aerate it. Perhaps its the heliotrope that provides the powderiness. This is no heavy oppressive oud fragrance but floral enough for any woman to feel relatively comfortable wearing. Definitely geared up for the western market.
Moderate sillage and disappointingly only moderate longevity.
andreyspektr – :
jellyfish? Whomever wrote this needs glasses.Its Medusa.
wertyui – :
This is everything I hoped it would be! Softly enveloping, creamy, rosey & spicey. The Oud is more of a support act, but so beautifully blended it doesn’t sneak up, on you, you just realise it was there all along, providing the Ooomph & cushioning any sharpness. It is seductive, redolent of warm limbs & tangled cotton sheets, it just gets better & better.
Сергей А.Л. – :
Fragrantica, please change the description. The symbol is Medusa, who was cursed by the gods, that any who looked into her eyes would be turned to stone. It is “not” a jellyfish. Please research the company.
metrokartawvqzaz – :
So, I hadn’t read about this perfume before I tried by chance at department store. I just fell in love with it! I’m not sure if the love will last, I have to try it on again first, but so far it seems like the oriental, night-timed fragrance I’ve been wanting for so long. Most of the heavier fragrances in my wardrobe are miniatures, good ones, but not loved ones you know, so I’ve been searching for one to invest in. It’s a little weird, but in a good way, sweet but not so sweet and candy-like, and I like that you can get the rose, but it’s not the fresh, girly kind of rose, that instead it’s surrounded by warmth so to speak.
qzw190bedyWelty – :
Sorry to be a downer, but the Versace logo is Medusa, not a jellyfish…lol!
yevhen2008 – :
I’ve been observing that people that dislike Oriental Oud lean to the extremes of the fragrance spectrum. The people that are into super-sweet fragrances and celebrity scents find this scent to be too different and “too much” compared to the fragrances they are used to, and the niche lovers find Oriental Oud basic and uninteresting compared to the more esoteric fragrances they’ve explored.
A lot of us fall into the middle ground here; however, and I guess that’s why I thought O.O. would have ascended into popularity by now. It’s familiar enough to appeal to the masses that have been immersed in a rotation of sweet scents for decades, but has some sultry smokiness that sets it apart. While oud is on a descent for the frag-obsessed it seems like the masses are just now coming around to it, and I also see this scent complementing modern fashion…so why is it not taking off? Why does Oriental Oud seem difficult to come by, too? Was its release received so poorly that it’s already on its way into discontinued land? Was this even marketed excessively and aggressively like other large fashion house scents are these days?
I just don’t get it…I thought Oriental Oud would have fared better. *shrugs*
GerSkiper – :
Oud Oriental is sultry in a way that’s easy for the brain to process – it’s not exotic to the point of confusion, nor does it open up one way and drastically change to a completely different scent over time. The rose featured here feels red, velvety and deep and is surrounded by powdery violet, almond-like heliotrope and vanilla. The florals would be likeable enough on their own, as they are a popular mix of sweet and creamy, but the addition of woods and soft leather add a sexy, smoky haze that makes Oud Oriental’s composition stand out. The patchouli adds a brightness to the composition which enhances the other facets instead of overpowering them.
I feel like a “normal” kind of sexy when I wear this, which is a nice change for me. Good stuff. I hope more mass market frag houses attempt things like this.
Jonnas – :
Haters gonna hate.
I love this one. Bought it for my sister. I have the mens. I love them both
pila – :
Bad, VERY BAD.
I couldn’t smell anything at all from the list above. No oud , no saffron no nothing, it’s headache in a golden bottle. It is like they poured a SINGLE ingredient into this bottle which kind of smells like girls manicure maybe or ink or cosmetics or something really really unnatural! I am not an expert at all, but i suspect this heliotrope note maybe, cause roses don’t smell bad, neither does oud!
ps. I agree with u guys, Yes it does last forever and Yes I had to scrub my hand to be able to sleep!
matekin – :
Just OMG!!!!
What a Smell, Incredible, outstanding….. I tryed 2 woman parfumes, Ange ou Démon by Givenchy and This one, and both are TOP of Parfumes I have ever smelled…!!!
I tested it once more, I cant describe the heaven I feel when I smell this one – lasts forever, smells the way you will never unuderstand while you didnt try :))
If I were a woman – this one is my signature parfume till I die :))
This spicey smell within is gorgeous. Its very sexy, and mesmerize. I will never have enough of Versace Oud Oriental for Woman 🙂
Bravooo Versace
Deroxrwpsd – :
I adore this. So much that when I bought the 100ml bottle my mum smelt it and bought some for herself too! Beautiful powdery floral but with an extremely warm base using the oud,some woods and some amber. Lovely for people who love oud but don’t necessarily want it to punch you in the face like it can.
сатурн – :
I’m a fan of A few versaces, but I tried this from a sample and yuck! Have you ever walked into art van or a place with a bunch of male salesmen wearing way heavy cologne that makes you want to gag? That’s all I could think of. Dry down is better but I just smell over done generic male cologne to the 10th power. Oy!
slomakc2010 – :
I’ve tried a sample, but this one isn’t for me. It does have some opening and mid notes I like, but in the end (about 30 minutes later), the rose dominates and is unnatural smelling. One of the few fragrances I had to wash off. To me, it’s an ’80’s’ type of rose scent – bold and synthetic.Good thing there is a million different fragrances so we can all find something that smells good on ourselves! 🙂
Juliaaa – :
ok but .. where is that “oud” thing ?!
alekc1964 – :
Awful!!! I could not smell any oud or leather or sandalwood, just very in your face freesia, heliotrope and some rose. Not a good combination. Had to scrub and still it was too strong. Lasted way too long!
gnom98 – :
Awful, I’m sorry to say. Tried it earlier and to my nose there’s nothing rose or oud about it. Just aquatic and salty. Very faint from the start without layers. I don’t understand the notes? It smells nothing like the listed ingredients? So glad I didn’t blind buy. Try before you buy! If you like womanity you might enjoy this.
Ps. The dry down is ok, like soap, but not the fancy kind.
Bigest_Group – :
Not a big fan of the opening. Caught a bit of saffron but it really quickly disappeared. The drydown however is awesome! Very heavy on patchouli with a touch of good quality rose and a subtle oud note. Intresting and somewhat unique composition with it focusing on patchouli rather than rose with the oud that is given here a secondary role. I can tell it reminds me of estee lauder’s wood mystique for the subtle oud accord.
Nice fragrance overall with great quality juice that lasts easily for a day and just the perfect amount of sillage to be both intimate and alluring.
magcool – :
Luxurious oriental fragrance in a cute golden bottle.
It’s very very woody in my opinion.
The most exquisite of Versace’s perfumes.
I would love to wear this pleasant fragrance in theatre or in some fancy restaurant.
victor0968 – :
very lovely perfume I can describe it with vanilla and light oud mix .. the more its settle it the skin the more its be lighter and softer with a vanilla sense
jerre – :
Longevity zero ! Just for that I wouldn’t purchase it , I had a tester yesterday I really wanted to love this because of the components and I love oriental woody fragrances but not for me , didn’t last more then 3 hours then the scent was completely gone !
Ilya1990 – :
Versace Oud Oriental strikes me as a relatively bright rose fragrance. The opening features a dewy sweet rose with green and peppery edge. Within 1 or 2 minutes, oud emerges along with a buttery leather. But the overall effect is still luminous as oud and leather, although fairly detectable, play supporting roles to render the rose more voluptuous while retaining its radiance.
As time wears on, the rose sometimes picks up a more spicy tonality. But it eventually becomes a slightly powdery, rose-raspberry-violet skin scent, as oud fades into a background echo with sandalwood after about 4 hours.
The sillage is relatively soft and the longevity is around 8 hours. The oud here is indeed very polite and tamed. I’d recommend it to those who enjoy rose or floral scents in general, but would like a slightly more woody rendition.
herrenvolk – :
I am a newbie here… I work in an optical shop and was on the Versace website searching for eyeglass frames and saw this perfume. I don’t usually spring for something this expensive if I haven’t tried it, but I loved the notes listed and tried it. It was delivered the next day and I’m thrilled! The bottle is amazing, which I was happy about because I figured if I hated the scent I’d at least be able to decorate with it! But I it. It started with a blast of oud, leather and saffron, which I expected, but it the floral notes softened it quickly. It’s definitely NOT a sweet, powdery floral (thank God!). The leather and floral is a really interesting combination and it’s strong but wearable. I wore it to work and no one complained. Love it!
zeaglez – :
This fragrance says “Pour Femme”, but these notes scream “Pour Moi”. Gender restrictions? I think not!
Quietly – :
I just bought this perfume today from versace store in london, this perfume will complete my best collection.
ysatiy2008 – :
Why all the votes? When will people stop doing this?? Ughhh. It’s not out yet!!!
Well anyways, the perfume sounds intriguing. I’d love to try it!
tretenutAnafe – :
The notes in this are just screaming and chanting my name. Hopefully this frag delivers. *fingers crossed* we shall see 😉 hoping for a positive edit on this one.