02/24/2012
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Translation: Oud = Strawberry
Henri Bendel ROSE & OUD is a sweet rose composition which falls squarely within the fruity floral fragrance category. Or better yet, floral fruity, since it is more fruity than floral. I had been expecting a floriental but the oud is quite light and is overpowered by the fruitiness. Violet may be contributing to the sweetness as well.
The notes smell natural and nice, but the structure of this composition is simple and has been done many times before, albeit usually not so well and with lower quality components. ROSE & OUD is accessible and inoffensive, and relatively inexpensive without smelling cheap or synthetic. This edp is similar in some ways to TBS CASSIS ROSE--only this is much better...
One among many other oudless perfumes, ROSE & OUD is not really an oud perfume, first, because it does not develop and, second, because the oud is so very faint. ROSE & STRAWBERRY would be a better, less misleading name for this creation, which would make a good gift for a teenager just starting a journey through the wide world of perfume. I recommend ROSE & OUD, which has good longevity and medium sillage, to fruity floral fragrance wearers.
The notes smell natural and nice, but the structure of this composition is simple and has been done many times before, albeit usually not so well and with lower quality components. ROSE & OUD is accessible and inoffensive, and relatively inexpensive without smelling cheap or synthetic. This edp is similar in some ways to TBS CASSIS ROSE--only this is much better...
One among many other oudless perfumes, ROSE & OUD is not really an oud perfume, first, because it does not develop and, second, because the oud is so very faint. ROSE & STRAWBERRY would be a better, less misleading name for this creation, which would make a good gift for a teenager just starting a journey through the wide world of perfume. I recommend ROSE & OUD, which has good longevity and medium sillage, to fruity floral fragrance wearers.
