Fragrances from the Yves Rocher brand, alas, are not as popular as the famous Chanel, Dior and other French ladies' favorites. And this factor is completely unfair, since it is this brand, modest at first glance, that produces, well, simply amazing masterpieces. One of them was a deep and mysterious fragrance from "Yves Rocher" - "Rose Oud". Reviews about him were divided into warring camps - those who adored him, and those who categorically disliked him. Why did everything turn out the way it did? We'll figure it out.
About the brand itself
To a greater extent, the Yves Rocher brand specializes in the production of skin care cosmetics. It is these goods that women order literally in boxes and simply adore. Decorative cosmetics and fragrances are not so popular, although they are also produced quite a lot. Most of the brand's fragrances remainlike in a shadow. Someone uses them as everyday unpretentious perfumes, someone even wears them to the gym, as if for show, or sprinkles around the house.
But there are several masterpieces in the brand's collection that have been produced over many decades and have become the subject of admiration for many ladies. Among them is Ispahan, a fragrance produced in 1977. A viscous oriental mixture, mysterious, mysterious, magical. The next hit was the Magnolia fragrance, which appeared in 1983 and became a real gem - a subtle and light floral scent against the backdrop of numerous intoxicating oriental blends. And now, in our time, when there is no specific fashion for fragrances, everyone chooses for themselves the degree of viscosity that seems most acceptable, an oriental masterpiece appears that is unlike anything - Rose Oud from Yves Rocher. Reviews instantly described the perfume as extremely unusual, fundamentally new and unique.
Clothing design
Most of us do not compare the Yves Rocher brand with such giants as Chanel, Versace, etc., therefore it is considered that their perfumery is also mediocre. But when you buy the coveted bottle of Yves Rocher Rose Oud perfume, you understand that you have a brand in your hands without opening the box itself. It is made of corrugated cardboard, which already hints at the luxury of the product, is painted black and has golden inscriptions. What is even more remarkable, the description of the fragrance from the perfumer himself is written on the box itself, but more on that later.
The bottle is pure magic. It looks like a potion bottle taken from some witch's shelf and filled with perfume. It is made of heavy and dense dark cherry glass, has inscriptions in golden color. The lid is made in the shape of a hat, very heavy, but it opens easily. Beneath it is a golden spray gun that works without interruption (it is missing in the mini version).
Fragrance Description
Well, we have from the perfumer who created this creation, a detailed description of Rose Oud perfume water from Yves Rocher. Reviews largely indicate that this description matches reality, and it is thanks to him that women are doubly interested in the bottle.
As if calling for a journey through the mysterious East, Rose Oud fragrance intoxicates with the smell of the most expensive tree in the world - oud. It smells of wood and leather at the same time, has both animal and vegetable notes, and all this is woven into one mystical symphony. To make the perfume more sensual and soft, a damask rose has been added. She gave the perfume both softness and astringency. Frankincense and cumin extracts helped cement this unusual union of a red flower and an expensive tree. The perfume turned out to be incredibly sensual, majestic, mysterious and extremely non-standard.
Olfactory pyramid
Well, now we turn to the technical issue regarding the fragrance "Rose Oud" from "Yves Rocher". Leave reviews aside for nowto the facts. This masterpiece was created at the end of 2015 and implemented at the beginning of 2016. Its author was the famous perfumer Annick Menardo, who had previously worked for a long time both with the Yves Rocher brand and with Italian and French brands. She made this composition oriental-floral-woody, with hints of spices and light sweetness. What are the components that formed the basis of the fragrance? You will be surprised, but they are incredibly few. There is not even such a classification as initial, middle or lower notes, all components are mixed in equal proportions, and the power of opening one or another depends on the type of skin and the ambient temperature. So, the fragrance contains: Damask rose, Oud tree, cumin and incense. Most often they are heard in this sequence, but often the components complement each other.
Sound and features
Judging by the reviews of the perfume water "Rose Oud" from "Yves Rocher", not everyone clearly feels the above components. There is nothing surprising in this, since this is a perfume that in any case will slightly transform the true aromas of flowers or spices, making them more voluminous or, conversely, less saturated. In the case of Rose Oud, it is felt primarily as a rose. Only this magical flower here is not at all fresh and just cut, but as if withering, a little infused and very tart. It has both sweetness and bitterness, and a subtle shade and dense - powdery and even a little dusty. Following the queen of flowers comes the king of trees - oud. He is alluring, animal,tart, while creating both a leathery and fresh aura. Cumin, which seals this union, seems to deceive us, giving the perfume a light amber hue. And at the very end we hear notes of incense. Only here it is not churchy and sour, but more majestic, darker and more magical. At the end of the day, the perfume becomes spicy and balsamic, creating an incredibly mystical aura around its owner.
Resilience
Medium, moderately long, but unobtrusive durability - a definite plus of the fragrance from "Yves Rocher" - "Rose Oud". Reviews, even the most positive, claim that the perfume is not only very beautiful, but also a little suffocating, and that is why the lack of "iron" resistance in this case is regarded as a plus. Of course, it is also impossible to say that this is a light eau de toilette, since the EDP classification is indicated on the bottle and it exactly corresponds to the nature and duration of the perfume. On the skin, even the coldest, perfume can last up to 8 hours. On clothes, he will "play" for several days, and if you sprinkle fur products on them, the smell will be fixed for a month or more. It is important to note that if the skin is warm, then the perfume can last on it for all 12 hours, leaving behind a balsamic aftertaste with a hint of incense. By the way, paradoxically, but reviews of Rose Oud by Yves Rocher indicate that the perfume is more concentrated in miniature, lasts longer and sounds brighter than in 50 ml volume.
Train
Of course, such a we althyand a luxurious composition will undoubtedly have a huge and very rich trail. At first glance, it seems that all the components that combine into a woody-balsamic haze will become the halo of the fragrance, but this is absolutely not the case. First of all, the perfume declares itself with a tart, slightly sweet and powdery aroma of a damask rose, which reveals itself as something mysterious and enigmatic. Oud is practically not felt in the plume, it is possible to smell it only by coming very close to the bearer of this elixir. But the second fragrance, which freely hovers in the air not against the background of a rose, is incense. Velvety, soft, at the same time very strict, mystical and bewitching.
Perfume Relevance
Of course, such a classification as summer and winter fragrances is very conditional. If you are in love with a particular perfume and never change it, you will not care what the weather is outside the window. Nevertheless, many women use different fragrances depending on the season, the weather, and their mood, so the fragrance from Yves Rocher, Rose Oud, should also be attributed to a certain period. Reviews unanimously gossip that perfume can only be used in autumn or winter. They are incredibly heavy and mystical, some note a suffocating quality in them. That is why this dark cherry bottle is absolutely not suitable for spring and even more so for summer. It is also important to note that Rose Oud should be combined with evening dresses, as it will be too much for daytime simple robes and even more so for office gray suits.challenging.
Style and age
But these criteria for evaluating a perfume are already more objective and they are listened to much more often, especially when studying reviews. Perfume "Rose Oud" from "Yves Rocher" allows you to create the image of the very femme fatale, bright, uncompromising, passionate, moderately sexy and very majestic. That is why they are simply not suitable for too young girls (well, only if such a young lady really matches the image of a fatal lady). It is recommended to wear the fragrance for those who are over 25, those who have their own unique style, a little sexy, but not vulgar, restrained and mostly in dark colors. The perfume sits best on brunettes, but in rare cases it is combined with blond or brown hair.
Reviews
Rose Oud by Yves Rocher is a fragrance that captivated half of the young ladies with its mysticism and eccentricity, and which repelled the rest of the girls with the same qualities. Fans of aroma cannot inhale it. Among all the existing spicy and balsamic perfumes, this one has the qualities of black magic. It is incredibly attractive and unusual, it combines components rare in perfumes, which also sound non-standard.
For those who did not like the fragrance, it seemed too heavy. These are mainly lovers of light floral or fruity perfumes who do not like suffocating balsamic mixtures and cannot stand the astringency of woody notes. However, even these usersclaim that the fragrance is of high quality and matches its characteristics and style.
Conclusion
Perfume "Rose Oud" from "Yves Rocher" is a masterpiece. He is unique and inimitable. It is full of oriental spicy notes, it combines extracts of rare flowers and woody species. Perfumes are expensive, majestic, sexy, they are definitely evening and take you to a mystical fairy tale, to an atmosphere of magic and magic.
