Velvet Rose & Oud Intense
Jo Malone LondonIntense2012
Side by side
Velvet Rose & Oud Intense vs. Rose Absolument
Is Velvet Rose & Oud Intense better than Rose Absolument?
Velvet Rose & Oud Intense rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Rose Absolument projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Rose
rosesweetfloralwarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Velvet Rose & Oud Intense and Rose Absolument?
| Velvet Rose & Oud Intense | Rose Absolument | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Intense | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Fabrice Pellegrin | Serge de Oliveira |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Velvet Rose & Oud Intense and Rose Absolument smell?
Velvet Rose & Oud Intense
Rose
Oud
Sweet
Floral
Warm Spicy
Lactonic
Rose Absolument
Rose
Honey
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Amber
Woody
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Velvet Rose & Oud Intense and Rose Absolument share?
Top—
GeraniumElemi Resin
Heart
Clove
RoseHoneyOsmanthus
Base
OudRosePraline
LabdanumPapyrusPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Velvet Rose & Oud Intense or Rose Absolument?
| Velvet Rose & Oud Intense | Rose Absolument | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Velvet Rose & Oud Intense and Rose Absolument?
Jo Malone went bold. Darkest damask rose, smoky oud, clove warmth, praline sweetness that could tip into jammy territory on dry skin. That's the gamble.Velvet Rose & Oud Intense
Rose for people who think they don't like rose. The honey makes it edible, the labdanum keeps it grounded in something slightly smoky. The composition balances sweetness with resinous depth.Rose Absolument
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