The signature of "Voluptuous Oud | Francesca Bianchi" feels somehow very familiar to me, but I just can't recall which fragrance it is that smells similar - you can tell I've had quite a lot of scents on my nose by now. The longevity on my skin is around 12 hours with a successful sillage.
The top note starts fruity, citrusy, sweet, but also refreshing thanks to bergamot, mandarin peels, dried plums, sultanas, green apples, as well as peppermint. The heart note remains fruity but is accompanied by oriental spices like saffron, allspice, and nutmeg. The base is leathery, gourmand, woody, and somewhat creamy with aromas of vanilla, caramel, benzoin, amber, as well as suede. Unfortunately, I can only detect oud subtly, even though the name promises it.
In the end, I find "Voluptuous Oud | Francesca Bianchi" quite successful but rather feminine than unisex. I thank S枚ren for the sample.
I randomly tested it today. After about 3 hours, I kept catching a whiff of La Vie est Belle until I realized that the scent was coming from my arm with Voluptuous Oud. Now, after 4 hours, it reminds me of Ardent by Boadicea.
Scia 7 months ago
Lauser93 6 months ago