I have to say that these are not the most complex fragrances, but they are rich and alluring. They are, above all, very elegant and refined perfumes, based on oud, spices, woods and leather. The feminine version takes on a strong floral (rose and peony) theme as well, but both can be unissex fragrances. Having said this, I recommend these two scents for any lover of the oriental/woody genre.

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Oud Noir won't fill a room unless you take a bath in it but it's not exactly a skin-scent. It's a polite sexy and cosmopolitan oriental blend, mixed by European taste. A perfect example of how oud can be used to make a balanced fragrance without shouting or oozing in amber and cumin. It's suitable for all ocasions, day and night, the only downside being its brief longevity—four hours tops, remaining just a woody-peppery memory after that. Although this is not quite niche-quality, it is better than almost every mainstream release in recent times. Versace did it right, releasing a fragrance that really is a bridge between Occidental and Oriental perfumery, combining European attitude with Eastern materials. After last year's release of Oud Noir, Versace complements the Oud Collection with a female fragrance, Oud Oriental, in a stunning gold statement. Versace came very late to the oud craze, you may think. Well, for these kind of oud fragrances they are launching, I think It's the perfect timing, since they are not really just oud fragrances, although they decided to name these editions to make you think you will smelll lots of oud. You wont! These are perfumes with oud in them but very far from the bold oud craziness of the last years. These are perfect examples of the future of oud in Western perfume culture, as I see it. It's like this sleek, modern Persian neighbor you see every day at the art gallery wearing minimalist designer clothes. You can see the exotic facial features but all in all she is a refined woman who could be from anywhere between New York to Paris or Milan. And this mix is what makes her interesting and attractive. John Lewis plc, registered office: 171 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5NN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 724309) for the purpose of introducing the credit provided by Creation Consumer Finance Ltd, registered office: Wellington Buildings, 2-4 Wellington Street, Belfast BT1 6HT.

|The luxurious and very feminine edition launched last year as the pair to the last year's oriental edition which has its exclusive presentation in the Middle East — Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir, just before 2014 was presented to us as a female fragrant story from the Orient: sunny, luxurious, hot, seductive and sensual Versace Pour Femme Oud Oriental! Bearing in mind the trend in gold that we've recently written about (article: In Shades of Gold) the new Versace bottle takes the recognizable shape of its antecedents Versace and Versence, completely covered with gold. The typical emblem engraved in the shape of a jellyfish is set in the central part of the body of the bottles, while the cap is discreetly decorated with a Greek motif.

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Firstly, opening top notes of orient rose, freesia and saffron offer a feminine richness which soon gives way to the vibrancy of heliotrope, patchouli and violet at it’s heart. Finally, the contrasting woody leather drydown is smoothed by the sumptuous addictiveness of vanilla, and a floriental woody trail precedes. Let's be honest, this is, above all, a leathery-spicy fragrance. Oud is there (mostly in the top notes) just to make it more exotic and intense. This is actually a leather-oud accord, as stated by the brand. Not the chemical, sometimes harsh shade you sometimes get with oud, but a spicy, nose-tingling peppery opening. After that, oud is leading the way to a rather soft drydown with hot, dry labdanum. It's not too complex but delightful in a simple and sensual way. If you were expecting a loud scent, reminiscent of Oriental souks with sweaty hairy men selling you spices, you are in for a disappointment. This is refined masculinity at its best. This time, Italy will be the first to have the opportunity to try the "golden" composition created for a woman of strong personality! Versace cleverly linked the male and female versions with an intense and aphrodisiac signature of a blend composed of oud and leather. This luxurious composition opens with oriental notes of rose, which is accentuated with cheeky saffron and framed with flowers of freesia. The heart of the composition is powdery, feminine, soft and deep, created of patchouli, heliotrope and violet succeeded by intense notes of oud and leather with creamy vanilla and sandalwood, which have the task to seduce you, and soften the base notes. Please, please ship this one to Australia - we in South Australia are in red desert sand country caressed by Southerly breezes...our land is hot hot hot in the summer time (45 degrees today & getting hotter)! Desperately wanting to try this one - love Versace Versace for women which is soft and refreshing but the notes in the Oud Oriental would make it perfect for our steamy summer nights. |The seduction of a sunset in the desert; a warm breeze carrying thoughts away. A sensual heady aroma almost aphrodisiacal0This sensual, almost aphrodisiacal, aroma finds it’s origins in the orient; reliving a moment reminiscent of the desert sunset with a warm breeze in the air, giving a feeling of well being. In addition to this edition, Versace is preparing several surprises for 2014, including a fragrance that comes as a pair to the popular Eros, called Versace Eros Femme, as well as exclusive collection GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE COLLECTION, which will be available in Versace boutiques in the course of 2014. The luxury collection will include three women's fragrances based on notes of violet, jasmine and tuberose and will be created for selective boutiques. Creation Consumer Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 311518). The iconic bottle design is an expression of innovative design and opulence; a bridge between past and present and robustly feminine. Perfumers of the new edition focused on intense woody nuances, touched with intoxicating feminine flowers combined with cheeky spices and a dapper leather accord with the aim to transfer heat of the desert and mysticism of the Middle East.