John Varvatos Oud

11 reseñas

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• wildkatzen

  February 1, 2017

  

  John Varvatos Oud starts fresh, a warmth that embraces smoky and woody floral notes. It’s pure niche: it lasts about 6 hours, just what a fragrance needs to stand out. Less invasive than others, it gets along well with the day thanks to that balanced sweetness. And watch out for the packaging: wow! It catches you immediately, a curved and beautiful design that shows a lot of work. Fragrance: 5.9/10, design and bottle: 7/10.

• Darkbeat

  September 24, 2017

  

  A friend recommended it until I gave in, and what a mistake on my part. It’s a great woody oriental, Amouage style but more digestible and western. The oud and incense dominate the entire journey: the firm oud and the ethereal incense with soft smoky touches. At the end, the cypress, berries and sage add freshness along with a smoky hint; it starts rough but balsamic and sweet. Then the spices take over, creating a spiced and smoky oud with a touch of sweet tobacco and a mist of rose that balances the florality. Gradually, the sweet and warm resins envelop a refined elegant woody oud, nothing dirty or medicinal. It’s intense, spiced and balsamic, ideal for starting in woody oriental oud. Longevity is the only drawback: high average, about 6-7 hours on skin with a moderate trail that grows in the opening. Don’t ask for a pear from an elm: it smells niche but the price is fair. It’s nocturnal for fresh or mild climates and I’ve loved it; I’d buy it full. Try it.

• Boyfrag26

  November 13, 2017

  

  Today I dared to try John Varvatos Oud (2014) and, honestly, I loved it. It’s a soft, honest and non-offensive oud, with decent performance and a duration of about 7 hours. The first 4 hours project perfectly. Of all the notes, tobacco stands out a lot, accompanied by myrrh, leather and an oud that is present but not dominant; if it were more potent, it would be an absolute beast. The dry down is a jewel, with a very soft rose that mixes with the oud. An excellent fragrance to know and analyse, perhaps you’ll love it in the end. Many congratulations to Rodrigo Flores-Roux, his creations never disappoint. And watch out, what a gorgeous bottle! It deserves a place of honour in your collection. 10/10.

• MarcusRS

  December 12, 2017

  

  I’ve been following Flores-Roux for a while and today I have five JV proposals under my arm. It’s a nose that hardly leaves you indifferent; Artisan Vintage with its hypermodern sweet tobacco attracted me and I went back to buy again. The JV base, John Varvatos, is beautiful. In this JV OUD, Mr Flores-Roux demonstrates why he is the cream of the aromatic world; almost a genius, but with ethics and talent to create differentiated proposals from fashion, understanding the market and making original things, like Artisan Aqua and Blu, breaking with classic blue formulas to bring amplitude and modernism. In OUD he doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but the proposal is round and coherent, like a golden slave beautifully set as its bottle. The whole is magnanimous, refined and glamorous. The opening is beautiful and the dry down is simple but no less complex; it’s a dark, polished and greasy wood (almost rubber) bordering on incense with white roses over suede or leather, giving magnetism and sensuality. At times it’s a sexual invitation like Gucci Rush for Woman, very warm but not suffocating. In the shop they told me it’s unisex, something that upon analysis is perfectly usable by women. The performance is very good and the quality-price ratio is unbeatable.

• MarcusRS

  December 30, 2017

  

  For a while now I’ve been closely following Rodrigo Flores-Roux (perhaps without realising it) and I already have five JV proposals under my arm. Flores-Roux is a nose that leaves you with no options, he won me over with Artisan Vintage, that sweet, modern and masculine tobacco that made me go back to the shop to pay for my bottle. The JV base, John Varvatos, is beautiful, but in this OUD, Mr Flores-Roux demonstrates again why he is the sensation of the moment; almost a genius, but with the ethics and talent to create original things outside trends. He understands the market and creates unique proposals, as he did with Artisan Aqua and Blu, breaking classic blue formulas to give them more amplitude and modernity. Here he doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but the proposal is round and coherent, like a golden slave beautifully set, just as the bottle says. Everything is magnanimous, refined and glamorous. The opening is beautiful and the dry down, although simpler, remains complex. In this middle phase, a dark, polished and greasy wood (almost rubber) borders on incense with white roses that settle on a suede or leather, giving lots of magnetism and sensuality. At times, it gives a sexual invitation similar to Gucci Rush for Woman: very warm but nothing suffocating. In the shop they told me it’s unisex, and upon analysis, it’s perfectly usable by women. The performance is top and the quality-price ratio is unbeatable.

• Marcus_001

  August 18, 2019

  

  It smells like sacramental incense, church-like, with a subtle touch of leather. It recalls the vibe of Bentley for Men Intense, but without being overwhelmed by alcohol. I’ll give it time and hope I’m wrong, because right now I don’t think it’s a good buy; the oud isn’t clear. For example, Ralph Lauren Supreme Oud seems much better. If you don’t have something similar, it could be a good purchase. That’s the risk of buying blind. EDIT 1: Since an hour ago it smells something sugary and pleasant… I hope I’m wrong and that it turns out to be a good buy, ha. EDIT 2: Definitely it has evolution. This morning I still notice faint traces of cinnamon. A good fragrance with facets. That said, to be called OUD it should have a clearer presence. Also, projection doesn’t seem to be its strong point.

• JeanSato

  January 2, 2021

  

  I’ve been wearing this for weeks. Although winter invites it, I feel the name ‘oud’ is a bit of an overstatement. The note is there, but it’s a fleeting sparkle that vanishes in an instant; sometimes it’s barely noticeable for just minutes. I’m not an expert, but oud is one of my favourites, and there are better, cheaper options than this Rodrigo Flores-Roux creation. It’s not bad, quite the opposite: it’s sexy, warm, floral and bold. What stands out most is the cinnamon, tobacco and a very present pepper, alongside leather and an oud that fades quickly. The opening is sparkling; the walnut, tobacco and sage create an intoxicating sensation that grabs attention immediately. Then the flowers and spices emerge: rose, jasmine, cinnamon and pepper, creating a bomb of sensuality that attracts compliments from everyone. At two and a half hours, in the base, the leather, incense and oud stand out. It’s a risky proposal with good projection and trail, but the longevity is short; after six hours, only a faint trace remains on the skin. I recommend it for temperate climates and evening wear, though it wouldn’t be bad during the day if not overapplied to avoid sun exposure. If you’re buying it for the oud, don’t spend the money; there are better options, even Natura has something better. I give it a 7.

• JeanSato

  January 23, 2021

  

  I’ve been wearing it for weeks and, taking advantage of winter, I might earn some haters, but the name ‘oud’ is too grand for it. The note is there, but it’s fleeting—a flash that goes out in an instant. I’m not an expert, but it’s my favourite and there are better, cheaper options than this Flores-Roux creation. It’s not bad, quite the opposite: it’s sexy, warm, floral and bold. What stands out most is the cinnamon, tobacco and pepper, with leather and an oud that passes quickly. The opening is sparkling; the walnut, tobacco and sage give a heady sensation. Then come the flowers and spices—rose, jasmine, cinnamon and pepper—a bomb of sensuality that attracts compliments from everyone. At 1.5 hours, the dry down highlights leather, incense and oud. It’s risky, with good projection and trail, but the longevity is short: by 6 hours it’s almost gone, leaving just a faint scent on the skin. I recommend it for mild weather and night use, though on a day without sun and without over-applying, it works fine. If you’re buying it for the oud, don’t spend, there are better options, even Natura has something better. I give it 7.

• Jonh.Ch1791

  June 28, 2021

  

  To be honest, I couldn’t handle it. I was forced to get rid of it. The name ‘oud’ is way too big for it because the oud isn’t noticeable at all; it’s a mix of ungrounded notes, very strong and unpleasant to my nose. Mind you, I’m a fan of beast mode scents like Interlude, but this just smells bad to me. Don’t buy blind, ever. That said, I give the presentation an 8.2.

• Dante_Perfume

  June 28, 2021

  

  It whispers without saying anything; I don’t get it. I’d rather throw my money at the Dark Rebel from the same house than this one.

• Jonh.Ch1791

  July 9, 2021

  

  To be honest, I couldn’t handle this fragrance. I had to get rid of it. The name ‘oud’ feels enormous because throughout its performance, the note isn’t felt perfectly. For me, it’s a mix of unfounded notes, super strong and totally unpleasant to my nose. PLEASE NOTE: I’m a lover of strong perfumes like beast mode, such as Interlude, but this is simply an unpleasant aroma for my olfactory senses. Never buy blind. However, I still give it an 8.2 for its presentation.