54 community ratings

Rose Oud

Name: Rose Oud
Brand: Illuminum

2011UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.5/ 10

Community score
54 ratings

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Illuminum Rose Oud is a floral, woody unisex scent that puts Moroccan rose and Malayan oud at the centre.

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How does it perform?

From 39 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.5 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Malayan oud

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Powdery

What does Rose Oud smell like?

It opens with basil, jasmine and coriander seed, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, Moroccan rose and geranium carry the floral side, while castoreum, patchouli and Malayan oud settle it onto a woody, animalic, oriental base. A sweet, powdery softness stays in the background.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears as a unisex scent. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Collection and Miro Salsa have a close profile.