Top Notes 
Saffron
Rose
Akigalawood®
Coriander
Heart Notes 
Amberwood
Oud
Cedarwood
Praliné
Base Notes 
Frankincense
Leather
Patchouli
Vanilla
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When Oud Wears Velvet
Oud Velvet, part of Coty’s Jawhara Collection, is a velvet caress—true to its name. Those anticipating the most animalic and uncompromising entry in the line may be caught off guard: this is not that fragrance. The oud here is tamed, refined, and enveloped in soft, sweet, sensual materials—a clear departure from Amberwood Nomad , where the note retains its natural, almost arrogant roughness.
What unfolds is a rich, warm, and charismatic composition rooted in the oriental woody leather tradition, yet distinctly shaped by spicy and gourmand accents. On my skin, the opening erupts in a dense, camphoraceous, rosy, and spicy cloud that quickly fills the air. Coriander and saffron set the tone, introducing warmth and aromatic depth; saffron, in particular, dominates the opening with its golden, resinous, and leathery facets. As these spices intertwine with akigalawood and rose, they take on an unexpected woody-floral dimension. Those hoping for a jammy, plush rose should adjust expectations: here, the flower is metallic and dewy—sharp, dark, and austere. Even at this early stage, leathery and incense-like nuances hover quietly in the background, foreshadowing the direction to come. The opening reads as firmly spicy, woody, and herbaceous, with only a restrained floral presence.
As the fragrance develops, it settles into a dense, syrupy heart with a slightly medicinal, almost viscous texture. Oud and amberwood move to centre stage, forming the backbone of this warm, resinous phase. This amberwood sidesteps the familiar sweet-salty ambroxan cliché, instead presenting itself as smoky and aromatic, lending the composition a more disciplined, character-driven profile. A subtle gourmand accent—praline—threads through the darkness, briefly lightening the mood and introducing a playful counterpoint to the otherwise serious structure. The heart finds equilibrium between indulgence and restraint, sweetness and smoke.
In the dry-down, Oud Velvet turns decisively toward leather. Robust and assertive, this accord crystallises the fragrance’s bolder identity. Maté and incense—hinted at earlier—now emerge fully, contributing a herbaceous, smoky texture that, for me, stands as the most compelling aspect of the composition. Vanilla and patchouli complete the base with measured touches of sweetness and earth, adding balance without softening the edges. This is not a creamy or overtly gourmand vanilla; the dark spices and coarse grain of leather remain firmly in command.
Overall, Oud Velvet occupies a clear place within the oriental woody leather spectrum, enriched by spicy and gourmand inflections. Jordi Fernandez carefully tempers the intensity of oud with smoother, more polished elements, resulting in a fragrance that feels both bold and controlled. Though conceived as genderless, its character leans distinctly masculine. Within the Jawhara Collection, this is the fragrance I find most suited to winter—particularly for evening or night-time wear, when cold air amplifies its depth, richness, and projection. In such conditions, wearing it feels almost ceremonial, as though the fragrance reveals its full character only when tested by the cold.
This review is based on a bottle I’ve owned since December 2025 (BC 5209, PD 2025-07-28).
— Elysium
P.S. I wore it on Christmas morning and received a compliment within an hour. Later that evening, while visiting friends, someone else again told me how great my scent was!"
What unfolds is a rich, warm, and charismatic composition rooted in the oriental woody leather tradition, yet distinctly shaped by spicy and gourmand accents. On my skin, the opening erupts in a dense, camphoraceous, rosy, and spicy cloud that quickly fills the air. Coriander and saffron set the tone, introducing warmth and aromatic depth; saffron, in particular, dominates the opening with its golden, resinous, and leathery facets. As these spices intertwine with akigalawood and rose, they take on an unexpected woody-floral dimension. Those hoping for a jammy, plush rose should adjust expectations: here, the flower is metallic and dewy—sharp, dark, and austere. Even at this early stage, leathery and incense-like nuances hover quietly in the background, foreshadowing the direction to come. The opening reads as firmly spicy, woody, and herbaceous, with only a restrained floral presence.
As the fragrance develops, it settles into a dense, syrupy heart with a slightly medicinal, almost viscous texture. Oud and amberwood move to centre stage, forming the backbone of this warm, resinous phase. This amberwood sidesteps the familiar sweet-salty ambroxan cliché, instead presenting itself as smoky and aromatic, lending the composition a more disciplined, character-driven profile. A subtle gourmand accent—praline—threads through the darkness, briefly lightening the mood and introducing a playful counterpoint to the otherwise serious structure. The heart finds equilibrium between indulgence and restraint, sweetness and smoke.
In the dry-down, Oud Velvet turns decisively toward leather. Robust and assertive, this accord crystallises the fragrance’s bolder identity. Maté and incense—hinted at earlier—now emerge fully, contributing a herbaceous, smoky texture that, for me, stands as the most compelling aspect of the composition. Vanilla and patchouli complete the base with measured touches of sweetness and earth, adding balance without softening the edges. This is not a creamy or overtly gourmand vanilla; the dark spices and coarse grain of leather remain firmly in command.
Overall, Oud Velvet occupies a clear place within the oriental woody leather spectrum, enriched by spicy and gourmand inflections. Jordi Fernandez carefully tempers the intensity of oud with smoother, more polished elements, resulting in a fragrance that feels both bold and controlled. Though conceived as genderless, its character leans distinctly masculine. Within the Jawhara Collection, this is the fragrance I find most suited to winter—particularly for evening or night-time wear, when cold air amplifies its depth, richness, and projection. In such conditions, wearing it feels almost ceremonial, as though the fragrance reveals its full character only when tested by the cold.
This review is based on a bottle I’ve owned since December 2025 (BC 5209, PD 2025-07-28).
— Elysium
P.S. I wore it on Christmas morning and received a compliment within an hour. Later that evening, while visiting friends, someone else again told me how great my scent was!"
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