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Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud
Clove, Damask rose, smoky oud
Rose gets the full treatment in Velvet Rose & Oud: Damask rose wrapped in the smoky depths of oud and sparked with clove. The brand says the roses are picked and distilled at dawn, and calls the result magnetic and decadent. It is a Cologne Intense, the house's richer line, and dates from 2012.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
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Top notes
- Clove
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Heart notes
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Base notes
- Character
- Strong
- Occasion
- Concentration
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In the same spirit
Similar in character
On the skin
How it unfolds
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Clove, then rose
Clove opens with spicy warmth, as the brand puts it, so the first impression is warm and slightly sharp rather than floral. It acts like a doorway: the rose is waiting just behind it, and the spice makes the flower feel darker from the start.
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Damask rose at the centre
Damask rose is the heart. The brand speaks of the eternal beauty and versatility of this revered flower, and the roses are picked and distilled at dawn. In this composition the flower is dark and full rather than airy: a deep rose in the shadow of the wood.
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Oud sets the tone
Oud forms the base, and the brand speaks of its smoky depths. It wraps the rose in a dark, resinous wood that gives the scent its weight. With a taste of praline in the brand's description, the end is warm and slightly sweet, never fully dry.
Wearing it
When, who and why
How to wear it
Velvet Rose & Oud is an evening scent and a cold-weather one. It suits dark coats, dinners, theatres and winter days, and in warm weather it is best kept for after sunset. As a Cologne Intense with an oud base it has weight, so a light hand is enough.
Who it is for
For people who like a dark, rich rose rather than a fresh one, and are comfortable with smoky wood. It is listed as unisex, so the rose is not tied to anyone. It suits fans of spiced warmth and of oud, and it is not for those who prefer light, clean florals.
Why choose Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud
The brand's idea is the rose, shown from its dark side, and the notes follow it exactly: clove, Damask rose, oud. Created in 2012, it carries the Cologne Intense name and sits in the richer part of the range. The short pyramid makes it easy to understand before you try it.
At a glance
- House
- Jo Malone London
- Year
- 2012
- Size
- 100 ml
- For
- Unisex
Questions
Frequently asked
Is oud the strongest part?
It is the base and gives the weight, but the rose is the star. The brand describes Damask rose wrapped in oud, so the wood supports the flower rather than hiding it.
Is it a rose perfume for women only?
No, it is listed as unisex. The rose is dark, spiced with clove and set in smoky wood, so it reads as a deep, warm rose rather than a soft, pink one.
How many sprays does an Intense need?
Usually one to three on the neck and wrists, on clean skin. The richer line has more depth, so a light hand lets the rose and the oud be heard together.
The house
About Jo Malone London
Jo Malone London is a British house known for its Colognes and the richer Cologne Intense, where each product page names one top, one heart and one base note. Scents are meant to be layered, and the range runs from English pears and sea salt to myrrh, poppy and oud.
- A London house; the brand calls itself a British lifestyle brand
- The brand states that its colognes are made in Britain
- Sold as Cologne and the richer Cologne Intense
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