Ombre Indigo by Olfactive Studio
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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 feature plum, saffron, neroli, and petit grain; the heart notes evoke leather, frankincense, vetiver, and Egyptian papyrus; while the base notes settle with benzoin, ambergris, and musk.
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Season
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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 feature plum, saffron, neroli, and petit grain; the heart notes evoke leather, frankincense, vetiver, and Egyptian papyrus; while the base notes settle with benzoin, ambergris, and musk.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
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Sillage
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Character
Leading answer Balanced
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Value perception
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Leather, saffron, and plum: powerful but not loud. It kicks off with that bitter leather and a warm saffron touch that softens the plum; it’s not cold like its indigo color suggests. As it dries, earthy vetiver and balsamic incense make it dark and oriental. Smells like a solitary Bedouin who, after a long camel ride, stops at an oasis to eat fruit and dream. Projects well for the first two hours, then settles on the skin and lasts 5 to 6 hours. Decent trail.
100% masculine fragrance without being aggressive; it doesn’t need to shout to be noticed. Upon application, a bitter leather amplified by warming saffron and sweet plum, creating a hot indigo scent rather than the cold impression its color suggests. As it dries, smoky, earthy vetiver combined with the balsamic incense gives it a dark oriental vibe. Good projection for the first two hours, then it settles close to the skin and lasts about 5 to 6 hours. Sillage is reasonable. Wearing it makes you feel like a solitary Bedouin who, after a long camel ride, stops at an oasis to enjoy sweet fruit and lose himself in thought within a hostile world.
The most masculine fragrance I’ve tried, yet not 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 prince to wear it while I enjoy it clinging to him. Too bad 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-leather vibe. There’s a slight oily touch, but it’s subtle. Moderate projection at first, then it settles on the skin and lasts 6 more hours before fading. To me, it seems Olfactive Studio uses a base ingredient that gives a synthetic smell, like paint bucket, across all their perfumes. It’s a bit like Fendi Assoluto, but without the plum. I don’t find it original or a masterpiece, and while the price makes it rare on the streets, for me it’s not worth buying. Good for those over 30 in cold weather.
Woody, smoky, with leather that smells like a new car. The top 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, benzoin makes it softer and less smoky. Lasts quite a bit, though the projection is short; I can still smell it well. Ideal for cold or mild weather, for the office or night. 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 sale.
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. Opens with sweet, juicy plum alongside smoky incense and leather. Then comes 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 BLV. Ideal for autumn, lasts long, and has a medium-to-high trail, though the best part is that people smell it when close. A unique scent that will surely catch attention.