279 community ratings

Velvet Oud

Name: Velvet Oud
Brand: Lattafa

2018MenClassic

7.6/ 10

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Lattafa Velvet Oud sets a fresh, spicy opening of cardamom and bergamot over a deep base of oud and suede, a woody scent for men that suits autumn and winter evenings.

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How does it perform?

From 273 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

9.1 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

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.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Smoky
Leathery

What does Velvet Oud smell like?

Cardamom and bergamot give the opening a bright, citrusy, spicy lift. In the heart, patchouli and violet leaf pull it towards something green and earthy. The base of oud, suede, amber, musk and oakmoss settles into a sweet, smoky, leathery trail.

Most voters find both its longevity and sillage good. It is picked most for autumn and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine, with many calling it classic. Birkholz Cinema Collection - Kida and Lattafa Just Oud Boulevard Edition have a close profile.