Ombre Indigo by Olfactive Studio
Men Women 2014
Main accords
Description
Ombre Indigo by Olfactive Studio is an oriental floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2014, the nose behind this composition is Mylène Alran. The top notes are plum, saffron, neroli and petit grain; the heart notes evoke leather, frankincense, vetiver and Egyptian papyrus; while the base notes settle on benzoin, ambergris and musk.
Show moreQuick summary
The olfactory pyramid
A guide to the opening, heart and lasting trail of the fragrance.
The community speaks
Compare the results and tap an answer to add your vote.
In the collection
Leading answer I own it
1,883 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
847 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Autumn
673 votes
Time of day
Choose severalLeading answer Night
380 votes
Each question has its own vote count. You can choose several seasons.
Fragrance profile
About Ombre Indigo
Ombre Indigo by Olfactive Studio is an oriental floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2014, the nose behind this composition is Mylène Alran. The top notes are plum, saffron, neroli and petit grain; the heart notes evoke leather, frankincense, vetiver and Egyptian papyrus; while the base notes settle on benzoin, ambergris and musk.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Spices White flowers Musk, amber and animalic Resins and balsams Woods and mosses
It may remind you of
Ranked by what the community voted.
More from Olfactive Studio
More from Mylène Alran
How it wears
Compare the results and tap an answer to add your vote.
Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
354 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
433 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
196 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
152 votes
You may also like
Community reviews
7 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
Leather, saffron and plum: potent but not shouty. It kicks off with that bitter leather and a warm saffron touch that softens the plum; it’s not cold as its indigo colour suggests. As it dries down, the earthy vetiver and balsamic incense make it dark and oriental. It smells like a solitary Bedouin who, after a long camel journey, stops at an oasis to eat fruit and dream. Projects well for the first two hours, then settles on the skin and lasts until 5 or 6 hours. Decent trail.
A 100% masculine fragrance that isn’t aggressive; it doesn’t need to shout to make an impression. Upon opening, bitter leather is amplified by saffron that warms it and plum that sweetens it, resulting in a hot indigo, not cold as its colour suggests. As it dries down, the earthy, smoky vetiver alongside the balsamic incense gives it a dark oriental air. Good projection for the first two hours, then it settles close to the skin and lasts around five or six hours. The trail is reasonable. Wearing it makes you feel like a solitary Bedouin who, after a long journey on his camel, stops at an oasis to enjoy sweet fruit and lose himself in thought within a hostile world.
The most masculine fragrance I’ve tried, without being aggressive or annoying. It’s sweet and hypnotic, like a spell in a bottle. I love that the liquid is indigo; it confirms it’s fairytale stuff, for a blue prince. Leather and plum dominate, with ambergris, papyrus, incense and nard. I fell so hard that I want my blue prince to wear it while I enjoy it close by. Pity I’m not a princess, but dreaming is free. If Ombre Indigo were a man, I’d marry him. Scent 10/10, trail 10/10, longevity 9/10.
Starts strong with leather, incense and plum, with a base of papyrus and ambergris giving it a smoky, almost burnt note, typical of leathers. There’s a slight oily touch but it’s subtle. Projects moderately at first, then settles on the skin and lasts another 6 hours before fading. To me, Olfactive Studio seems to use a base ingredient that gives a synthetic smell, like a bucket of paint, in all their perfumes. It’s a bit like Fendi Assoluto but without the plum. I don’t find it original or a masterpiece, and although the price makes it rare on the street, for me it’s not worth buying. Good for over 30s in cold weather.
Woody, smoky and with leather that smells like a new car. The opening highlights the plum with the woods; then the frankincense takes over. In the heart, the smoky sensation grows with vetiver, papyrus and a creamy touch of nard. At the end, the benzoin makes it softer and less smoky. Lasts quite a bit, although the projection is short; I can smell it well myself. Ideal for cold or mild weather, for the office or evening. I like it; it’s not a masterpiece but it delivers. Smells good, no weird notes. The nard and benzoin in the base add nuances. The only flaw is the price; I’d only buy it on offer.
Frankincense, plum, nard and papyrus: resinous, mysterious and fresh all at once. The frankincense makes it enigmatic, the papyrus fresh, and the plum with the nard sweetens it. It doesn’t go unnoticed. Lasts about 3 hours with moderate projection.
A gem from Olfactive Studio that achieves mysterious, spiritual and relaxing sensations, perfect for the blue. It opens with sweet, juicy plum alongside smoky incense and leather. Then comes the vetiver and papyrus, green, woody and salty, like a man walking on river mud. It has good body, an aquatic sensation and even makes you hungry; just like the BLV. Ideal for autumn, lasts a long time and has a medium-high trail, although the best thing is that people smell it when they’re close. A unique scent that will surely catch attention.