John Varvatos Oud

11 reseñas

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• wildkatzen

  January 21, 2017

  

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

• Darkbeat

  September 16, 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 haze of rose that balances the florality. Gradually, the sweet and warm resins wrap around an elegant, refined woody oud, nothing dirty or medicinal. It’s intense, spiced, and balsamic, ideal for beginners to woody oriental ouds. 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 for night use in cool or mild climates and I loved it; I’d buy the full bottle. Try it.

• Boyfrag26

  November 29, 2017

  

  Today I decided 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, 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 gem, with a very soft rose mixing with the oud. An excellent fragrance to get to know and analyze; you might just fall in love with it at the end. Huge congratulations to Rodrigo Flores-Roux, his creations never disappoint. And look, what a gorgeous bottle! It deserves a place of honor in your collection. 10/10.

• MarcusRS

  December 18, 2017

  

  I’ve been following Rodrigo Flores-Roux closely for a while (maybe without realizing it) and already have five JV proposals under my belt. Flores-Roux is a nose that leaves you with no options; he won me over with Artisan Vintage, that sweet, modern, masculine tobacco that made me return to the store 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 of 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 breadth 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 gorgeous and the dry down, though simpler, remains complex. In this mid-phase, a dark, polished, greasy wood (almost rubber) borders on incense with white roses settling over 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. They told me in the store it’s unisex, and upon analysis, it’s perfectly usable by women. Performance is top-notch and the quality-price ratio is unbeatable.

• MarcusRS

  December 21, 2017

  

  I’ve been following Flores-Roux for a while and now I have five JV proposals under my belt. It’s a nose that rarely leaves you indifferent; Artisan Vintage with its hypermodern sweet tobacco attracted me, and I went back to buy another bottle. The JV base, John Varvatos, is beautiful. In this JV OUD, Mr. Flores-Roux demonstrates why he is the king of the aromatic world; almost a genius, but with the ethics and talent to create differentiated proposals outside of fashion trends, understanding the market and making original things, like Artisan Aqua and Blu, breaking classic blue formulas to bring more breadth and modernism. In OUD he doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but the proposal is round and coherent, like a golden slave beautifully set, just like the bottle. The whole thing is magnanimous, refined, and glamorous. The opening is beautiful and the dry down is simple but no less complex; it’s a dark, polished, 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. They told me in the store it’s unisex, which upon analysis is perfectly usable by women. Performance is top-notch and the quality-price ratio is unbeatable.

• Marcus_001

  August 25, 2019

  

  Smells like sacramental incense, church-like, with a subtle touch of leather. Reminds me of 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 crisp. 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: After an hour, it smells something sugary and pleasant… Hope I’m wrong and that it turns out to be a good buy, haha. EDIT 2: It definitely 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 suit.

• JeanSato

  January 10, 2021

  

  I’ve been wearing it for weeks and, taking advantage of winter, I might be gaining some haters, but the name ‘oud’ is way too big for this. The note is there, but it’s fleeting—a flash that dies in an instant. I’m not an expert, but it’s my favorite, and there are better and 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 fades 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 a faint skin scent. 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 your money; there are better options, even Natura has something better. Rating: 7.

• JeanSato

  January 14, 2021

  

  I’ve had this for weeks, and even though winter calls for it, I think the name ‘oud’ feels a bit of a stretch. The note is there, but it’s a fleeting spark that vanishes in an instant; sometimes it’s barely noticeable for just a few minutes. I’m not an expert, but oud is one of my favorites, 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 really stands out is the cinnamon, tobacco, and a very present pepper, along with 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 dry down, leather, frankincense, and oud stand out. It’s a bold proposal with good projection and sillage, but the longevity is short; after six hours, there’s barely a faint trace left on the skin. I recommend it for temperate climates and nighttime use, though it wouldn’t be bad during the day if you don’t overapply it 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.

• Jonh.Ch1791

  July 9, 2021

  

  Honestly, I couldn’t handle this fragrance. I had to get rid of it. The name ‘oud’ feels huge because throughout its entire performance, you can’t quite feel the oud to perfection. For me, it’s a mix of baseless notes, super strong, that my nose just hates completely. PLEASE NOTE: I’m a lover of strong perfumes like beast mode, such as Interlude, but this is just an unpleasant aroma to my olfactory senses. Never buy blind. However, I still give it an 8.2 for its presentation.

• Dante_Perfume

  July 9, 2021

  

  Sounds like a whisper that says nothing; I don’t get it. I’d rather throw my money at Dark Rebel from the same house than this one.

• Jonh.Ch1791

  July 13, 2021

  

  Honestly, I couldn’t handle it. I was forced to get rid of it. The name ‘oud’ fits it poorly because the oud is barely noticeable; it’s a mix of baseless notes, very strong, and I just dislike it. Mind you, I’m a fan of beast mode scents like Interlude, but this smells bad to my nose. Buy blind? Never. That said, I give the presentation an 8.2.