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Roja Parfums Amber Aoud ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 9 July 2012 11 Comments

Roja Parfums Amber Aoud

British niche line Roja Parfums has launched Amber Aoud:

Rich, sensual, oriental perfume. Rare oud swathed in rose, underscored by jasmine and ylang ylang and warmed by cedarwood, sandalwood, Casmir wood, nutmeg and saffron.

Roja Parfums Amber Aoud is available now at Harrods in the UK, in 30 (£295) or 100 (£495) ml Parfum.

(via harrods)

Filed Under: new fragrances
Tagged With: please no more oud, roja dove

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  1. Trebor says:
    9 July 2012 at 12:08 pm

    I tried this a couple of weeks ago and prefer it over Aoud. If you’ve experienced those Arabic amber oud oil blends, you’ll have an idea of what’s in store but Amber Aoud is smoother and better composed. However, that’s not enough to warrant the asking price and longevity is still lacking (but slightly better than Aoud).

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    • Robin says:
      9 July 2012 at 12:16 pm

      Thanks!

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  2. Marjorie Rose says:
    9 July 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Seems like they shouldn’t use the descriptor “rare” with oud, given how many oud scents there have been! It does sound like it would be pretty–nutmeg especially caught my attention. Chances are good that I won’t seek it out, at those prices, though!

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    • Robin says:
      9 July 2012 at 2:19 pm

      But they have to call it rare to justify the crazy prices :-)

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  3. nathanthomas says:
    9 July 2012 at 4:50 pm

    I also preferred this to the standard Roja Dove Aoud, but i also tried the new Acqua de Parma Oud at the same time and it blew my mind – loved it!

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    • nathanthomas says:
      9 July 2012 at 6:04 pm

      PS just tried the A di P Oud sample again and its given me a headache – think its TOO strong for my delicate nose! Damn that concentree – i cant get my head around the Oud and sharp citrus mix, its confusing my brain!

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      • nozknoz says:
        9 July 2012 at 8:01 pm

        It pays to go easy on some ouds – Amouage Homage Attar is the only perfume I have where just a dab or two with the tiny sample vial dabber is enough.

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        • nathanthomas50 says:
          10 July 2012 at 8:18 am

          Yes , with it being Acqua di Parma i wanst expecting it to blow my head off! The bottle is quite nice but hate those tacky crystals he likes sticking to the lids

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  4. nozknoz says:
    9 July 2012 at 9:47 pm

    That bottle – Mr. Dove is not one to worry about going over the top, is he? ;-)

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    • Emily says:
      10 July 2012 at 1:02 pm

      The jeweled cap kinda reminds me of Sarah Jessica Parker’s Covet, which is probably not what Mr. Dove was going for.

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  5. dolcesarah says:
    10 July 2012 at 12:34 pm

    In my search for OUDS how have I missed that my DEAR DI PARMA HAS A SAMPLING? Wo is me, le pant le pant.

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