Fragrances from the brand Yves Rocher, alas, are not as popular as the famous "Chanel", "Dior" and other French ladies' favorites. And this factor is completely unfair, since it is this modest, at first glance, brand that produces well, simply amazing masterpieces. One of them turned out to be a deep and mysterious fragrance from Yves Rocher - Rose Ud. Reviews about him were divided into warring camps - those who adore him, and those who categorically disliked. Why did it all turn out that way? We'll figure out.
About the brand itself
To a large extent, the Yves Rocher brand specializes in the production of makeup products. It is these products that women order literally in boxes and simply adore. Decorative cosmetics and aromas are not so popular, although they are also produced a lot. Most of the brand's fragrances remain as if in the shade. Someone uses them as everyday unpretentious perfumes, someone generally carries them to the gym, as if for a tick, or sprays them around the house.
But there are several masterpieces in the collection of the brand that have been produced for many decades and have become the subject of admiration for many ladies. Among them is Ispahan, a fragrance made in 1977. A viscous oriental mixture, mysterious, mysterious, magical. The next hit was the Magnolia fragrance, which appeared in 1983 and became a real gem - a delicate and light floral scent against the backdrop of numerous intoxicating oriental mixtures. And now, in our time, when there is no specific fashion for aromas, everyone chooses for himself the degree of ductility that seems most acceptable, an oriental masterpiece appears that does not look like anything - “Rose Ud” from “Yves Rocher”. Reviews instantly described perfumes as extremely unusual, fundamentally new and unique.
Design design
Most of us do not compare the Yves Rocher brand with giants such as Chanel, Versace, etc., therefore, it is believed that their perfumes are also mediocre. But acquiring the treasured bottle of perfume "Rose Ud" from "Yves Rocher", you understand that you have a brand in your hands, not yet opening the box itself. It is made of corrugated cardboard, which already hints at the luxury of the product, is painted black and has inscriptions in golden color. What is still noteworthy, on the box itself there is a description of the fragrance from the perfumer himself, but more on this later.
The bottle is pure magic. It looks like a bottle for a potion, which was removed from the shelf of some sorceress and filled with perfume. It is made of heavy and dense dark cherry glass, has inscriptions in golden color. The cap is in the shape of a hat, very heavy, but opens easily. Under it is a golden atomizer that works without interruptions (it is absent in the mini version).
Fragrance Description
Well, we have from the perfumer himself who created this creation, a detailed description of the perfumery rose Oud water from Yves Rocher. Reviews largely indicate that this description is consistent with reality, and it is thanks to him that women are doubly interested in the bottle.
As if invoking a journey through the mysterious East, the fragrance of Rose Oud is intoxicating with the smell of the world's most expensive wood - ud. It smells of wood and leather at the same time, has both animal and plant notes, and all this is interwoven into one mystical symphony. To make perfumes more sensual and soft, a damask rose was added. She gave perfume softness and astringency. Incense and caraway extracts helped to cement this unusual union of a red flower and an expensive tree. Spirits turned out incredibly sensual, majestic, mysterious and extremely non-standard.
Olfactory Pyramid
Well, now we turn to the consideration of the technical question regarding the fragrance "Rose Ud" from "Yves Rocher". We leave reviews aside and turn to the facts. This masterpiece was created at the end of 2015 and implemented at the beginning of 2016. The author of it was the famous perfumer Annick Menardo, who had previously worked a lot of time with the Yves Rocher brand, as well as with Italian and French brands. She made this composition oriental-floral-woody, with hints of spices and light sweetness. What components formed the basis of the aroma? You will be surprised, but they are incredibly few. There is not even such a classification as the initial, middle or lower notes, all components are mixed in equal proportions, and the strength of the disclosure of one or another depends on the type of skin and ambient temperature. So, in the aroma there are: damask rose, Oud tree, caraway seeds and incense. Most often they are heard precisely in this sequence, but often the components complement each other.
Sound and its features
Judging by the reviews of the perfumery water "Rose Ud" from "Yves Rocher", not everyone clearly feels the above components. This is not surprising, since this is a perfume that in any case will slightly transform the true aromas of flowers or spices, make them more voluminous or, conversely, less saturated. In the case of Rose Oud, it is felt primarily as pink. Only this magical flower here is not at all fresh and has just been cut, but as if fading, a little insistent and very tart. It has sweetness and bitterness, and a subtle shade and dense - powdery and even a little dusty. Following the queen of flowers is the king of trees - ud. He is alluring, animal, tart, while creating both a leathery and fresh aura. The caraway seeds that hold this union together seem to be deceiving us, giving spirits a light amber tone. And at the very end we hear notes of incense. Only here it is not ecclesiastical and sour, but more majestic, darker and more magical. At the end of the day, the perfume becomes spicy and balsamic, creating an incredibly mystical aura around its owner.
Durability
Average, moderately long, but unobtrusive durability is a definite plus of the fragrance from Yves Rocher - Rose Ud. Reviews, even the most positive ones, claim that the perfume is not only very beautiful, but also a little suffocating, and that is why the lack of “iron” resistance in this case is regarded as a plus. Of course, to say that this is light toilet water is also impossible, since the EDP classification is indicated on the bottle and it exactly matches the nature and duration of the perfume. On the skin, even the coldest, the perfume can last up to 8 hours. He will “play” on clothes for several days, and if you sprinkle them with fur products, the smell will be fixed for a month or more. It is important to note that if the skin is warm, then the perfume can last on it for 12 hours, leaving behind a balsamic aftertaste with a touch of incense. By the way, it’s paradoxical, but reviews of Rose Oud by Yves Rocher indicate that the miniature perfume is more concentrated, lasts longer and sounds brighter than in the volume of 50 ml.
Plume
Of course, such a rich and luxurious composition will undoubtedly have a huge and very rich train. At first glance, it seems that all the components that combine into a balsamic haze will immediately become a halo of aroma, but this is completely not so. First of all, perfumes declare themselves to be the tart, slightly sweet and powdery aroma of a damask rose, which reveals itself as something mysterious and mysterious. Oud in the loop is practically not felt, it is possible to smell it only by going very close to the carrier of this elixir. But the second fragrance, which freely hover in the air not against the background of a rose, is incense. Velvety, soft, at the same time very austere, mystical and bewitching.
The relevance of perfume
Of course, such a classification as summer and winter aromas is very arbitrary. If you are in love with a particular perfume and never cheat on him, you will not care what weather is outside the window. Nevertheless, many women use different aromas depending on the season, weather, and mood, so the fragrance from Yves Rocher - Rose Oud should also be attributed to a certain period. Reviews unanimously condone that perfumes can only be used in autumn or winter. They are incredibly heavy and mystical, some note in them suffocating qualities. That is why for spring, and even more so for summer, this dark cherry bottle is completely unsuitable. It is also important to note that Rose Oud should be combined with evening toilets, as it will be too complicated for simple day clothes and especially for gray office suits.
Style and age
But these criteria for evaluating perfumes are already more objective and are listened to much more often, especially when studying reviews. The perfume "Rose Ud" from "Yves Rocher" allows you to create the image of the very fatal woman, bright, uncompromising, passionate, moderately sexual and very majestic. That is why they simply will not suit too young girls (well, only if such a young lady really matches the image of a fatal lady). It is recommended to wear the fragrance for those over 25, those who have their own unique style, a little sexy, but not vulgar, restrained and mainly in dark colors. The best perfume sits on brunettes, but in rare cases is combined with blond hair or brown.
Reviews
Rose Oud by Yves Rocher is a fragrance that captivated half the young ladies with its mysticism and originality, and which pushed the rest of the girls with the same qualities. Fans of fragrance cannot breathe it. Among all the existing spicy and balsamic spirits, this one possesses the qualities of black magic. It is incredibly attractive and unusual, it combines rare components in perfumes that also sound non-standard.
For those who did not like the fragrance, it seemed too heavy. They are mainly lovers of light floral or fruit perfumes who do not like strangling balsamic mixtures and do not tolerate the astringency of woody notes. Nevertheless, even these users claim that the aroma is high-quality and meets its characteristics and style.
Conclusion
Perfume "Rose Ud" from "Yves Rocher" - a masterpiece. It is unique and inimitable. It is full of oriental spicy notes, it combines extracts of rare flowers and tree species. Spirits are expensive, majestic, sexy, they are definitely evening and carry in a mystical tale, in an atmosphere of magic and magic.