Review: Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense

by PJ on Saturday, June 9, 2012

in -Jo Malone London, 2012 Summer, fragrance

Jo Malone Velvet Rose and Oud Cologne Intense Summer 2012 1

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In contrast to Jo Malone‘s main line of fragrances, which tend to be fresh and crisp, the brand’s Cologne Intense collection features deeper and richer creations. This month, Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense has been released as a limited edition.

The fragrance features notes of Damask rose, oud wood, clove, and praline. It is essentially a floral woody, as the intense oud wood plays the key role and holds the other notes together. The rose note is not overshadowed by the woody aroma and adds a feminine touch to an otherwise fairly masculine composition. (Rather than a rose-toned scent with a woody base, it is better described as a woody scent enriched with a floral flair.)

The fragrance is very long-lasting and the woody character of the scent is consistent throughout the wear.

I don’t usually like predominantly woody scents as they can be too dry and angular for me, but Velvet Rose & Oud does appeal to me. The rose note gently and seamlessly softens the oud wood, while the woody note itself seems to have a rounded milky and smoky tone.

Elegantly weighty but never cumbersome, Velvet Rose & Oud is a deep, mysterious, sensual, and alluring scent that is more suitable for evening wear, and I think both men and women would enjoy wearing it.

Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense (£95) is available in 100ml. The Jo Malone Cologne Intense range also includes Rose Water & Vanilla, Iris & White Musk, Amber & Patchouli, Oud & Bergamot, and Dark Amber & Ginger Lily.

(The product featured in this article is provided by Jo Malone.)

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