{"product_id":"jo-malone-london-velvet-rose-oud-cologne-intense-100ml","title":"Jo Malone London Velvet Rose \u0026 Oud Cologne Intense (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRose gets the full treatment in Velvet Rose \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Clove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Damask Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Oud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClove, then rose\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClove 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDamask rose at the centre\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamask 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOud sets the tone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOud 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVelvet Rose \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Jo Malone London Velvet Rose \u0026amp; Oud\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs oud the strongest part?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a rose perfume for women only?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow many sprays does an Intense need?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jo Malone London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658699145368,"sku":"JML-VELVET-ROSE-OUD-COLI-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/jo-malone-london-velvet-rose-oud-cologne-intense-100ml.webp?v=1791360613","url":"https:\/\/nichegems.eu\/products\/jo-malone-london-velvet-rose-oud-cologne-intense-100ml","provider":"NicheGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}