Gucci Oud by Gucci
Men Women 2014
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Description
Gucci Oud by Gucci is an oriental woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2014, the nose behind this composition is Ilias Ermenidis. The top notes are raspberry, saffron, and pear; the heart notes are Bulgarian rose and orange blossom; and the base notes are oud wood, patchouli, amber, and musk.
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Key notes
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Top
raspberry
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Heart
Bulgarian rose (Bulgarian Damask rose)
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Base
oud wood
Community
755 votes
- Positive 83%
- Negative 14%
- Neutral 3.7%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
2,157 votes
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Leading answer Like it
755 votes
Season
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652 votes
Time of day
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405 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Gucci Oud
Gucci Oud by Gucci is an oriental woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2014, the nose behind this composition is Ilias Ermenidis. The top notes are raspberry, saffron, and pear; the heart notes are Bulgarian rose and orange blossom; and the base notes are oud wood, patchouli, amber, and musk.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Spices White flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
343 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
463 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
171 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
128 votes
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Community reviews
6 reviews
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A collector’s piece from Gucci, the unique 2014 edition that was never reissued. It’s an almost impossible-to-find niche gem reserved for a very select audience. Right now, it’s trading online for around $300. The scent is dark and intense—nothing for everyone, exclusively for those seeking the one-of-a-kind.
Dark, nocturnal, sweet, and with a sexy touch. Imagine fruits in a forest. Perfect for dates or winter dinners. I tried it recently to see if it was worth buying, and the short answer is no. It just doesn’t fit my style. It aims to be elegant and deep but fails to deliver. It’s lightyears away from the timeless class of Versace Oud Noir, which I inevitably compare it to.
Dark, nocturnal, sweet, and sensual, with a sexy edge. Fruity notes in a forest. Ideal for a date or a couple’s dinner. Night, winter. Testing it these days to see if I like it enough to buy, the short answer is no. It doesn’t fit my style. It tries to be elegant and deep, but for me, it just doesn’t quite achieve it. It’s also not elegant in the ‘timeless’ sense. It’s lightyears away from the elegance and class that Versace Oud Noir conveys, which I’ve inevitably and unconsciously compared it to.
Gucci Oud is perhaps the most extreme synthetic bomb from the brand. That solvent-saturated vibe reminds me of doll hair, as Azurita pointed out. The rose-patchouli accord sinks into a dense, plastic amber, while the dry down is sparse and dry. I’m afraid to spray it near fire. It’s a robust winter fragrance radiating a synthetic polar heat. The best part is midway through its life, smelling of dark, smoky rose, similar to Declaration of a Soir but more subtle. I’m not disgusted by it, but it’s so ‘unwearable’ that it only works in winter for formal occasions. Add the price, and the value proposition drops significantly. It’s elegant and potent, but you need to apply it well in advance if it’s cold. A very thoughtful purchase after a full test.
I was the first to feel that ‘doll hair’ scent I read about with skepticism; it lasted less than two minutes. What I notice is more musk than oud, and the florals are completely absent. I just smell musk with warm pear juice. Overall, pretty ‘bah’. Intense at first, it fades quickly and after about 20 minutes, it stays linear: supposedly woody, hyper-musky, and sweet, with good longevity and moderate sillage.
Launched in 2014, very interesting for combining oud with floral notes. Unisex. Average price: 50ml for €100 and 75ml for €130. Scent: 6/10. Sillage: 5/10. Longevity: 9/10.