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NOAR 2024

Velvet Oud

OudIndianUnisexEau de Parfum

Opens rich and resinous with Rose deepening into a smoky oud heart of Smoky Oud over a dark, woody base of Musk and Sandalwood.

The bloodline

Rose OudSecret AlchemistModerate

This bottle carries the Rose Oud DNA. Shares 3 notes with the original.

rosemusksandalwood

Climate fit

Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with Rose Oud by Secret Alchemist but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

Wear in
year-round
Wear for
evening
formal
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Velvet Oud bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

AnimalicWoodyCleanCreamyFloralGreenHoneyedMilky

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2024

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The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
Rose
Rose
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
S
Smoky Oud
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours
Musk
Musk
Sandalwood
Sandalwood

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Velvet Oud is widely considered inspired by Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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