Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir Versace for men

Its fierce. I want it. Its on my hitlist.

amazing piece
its uniquely different than any other oud perfume, I can since the leather clearly, its more like mixing TF Tuscan leather with a bit of oud and am at this very momentcomparing it with Tom ford tuscan leather,after its been over 15 mins I can notice the oud start dominating but you can still feel the leather, i like the idea of combining leather with oud, its make oud smell more like burned oud wood, more like ash smell, one deliciouse deep dark combination.

over all its an amazing perfume, you will LOVE it but still must not buy it blindly

Baffles me that there are so many dislikes on this... I guess perhaps it could be because most can't get their hands on this and are just sayind 'dislike' because they are the cool guys that don't like the 'Oud Train' that has been happening as of late and have never smelled it... *shrugs* Whatever...

From one who owns a bottle of it and has worn it a few times now I'll give you my take... First off... This is NOTHING like Versace Pour Homme to the point that it confuses me why they didn't just call this Versace Oud Nior. (I like the 'smoked' version of the Pour Homme bottle though a lot... ^_^) I mean they just made Versace Eros... Why not just call this Versace Oud Noir since it has NOTHING to do with the 'Pour Homme' other then the cool bottle... Besides... If I smelled this on someone and had no clue what it was it would take me 100 years to guess this was a Versace fragrance...

So what does it smell like you ask???

Warm strong oud that reminds me A LOT of Tom Ford's Oud Wood but with more spice in the heart... Now I love TF's Oud Wood (and I own it) but I really am starting to think I may like this better... O_o; (I felt dirty even typing that...) I have had Oud Noir on my left wrist and TF's Oud Wood on my right wrist for the past 10ish hours and I can smell both just as strong at this point so that should give you an idea of how long it lasts... It is a EdP and you can tell... If you are thinking this is going to be like Creed's Royal Oud (which is very spicey with just some 'oud' smoke type scent/feel to it) then you can get that out of your mind... I'm not knocking Royal Oud at all as it is my signature scent but I am just saying don't go into this thinking you are getting something like that... This IS an Oud Fragrance... Not a spicey fresh frag with an oud smoke vibe... You are getting something more along the lines of Oud Wood and not Royal Oud...

Final Thought: This is great stuff man I am really enjoying this... 10/10...

Really nice smell spherically the dry down is great.one weak point the price very expensive .at least for me . $134 in my country.

Bought it today. For OZ, feeling sexy have it in stock.

unfortunately i do not like it at all and the best perfume that has oud and wood notes is oud wood by tom ford

This sounds like liquid perfection...but is it even going to be sold in the USA? Unlike everyone else on here, I won't happen to be traveling in Dubai any time soon :p

This perfume is exactly as we middle eastern Arab like the perfume to be. formal and smell like oud wood with a little bit of spices. The best pat in this perfume apart from the lovely odour is the longevity, it last for 12+ hours but projection after 6 hours become week and close to the body. I guess Versace house got some assestants from arab perfumers to creat this perfume. highly recommended for people with oriental tast.

Scent: 9/10
Longevity: 10/10
Projection: 7/10

Overall: 8.5

Is this going to be released in the UK? as I would love to try this and most possibly add it to my collection!

Great review, AU NATURALE! Thank you very much for writing it! I'll be waiting impatiently to try this and hopefully I'll buy it after all... ;)

First post on Fragrantica, but not the last. Hope you find it a good read.

It is apparent that people see Oudh-based fragrances as a trend, fad, gimmick, etc., however it has been used in perfumery, and rituals for thousands of years from Japan to the middle-east, even dating back to biblical times (eagles wood, aloe wood, agar wood, etc).
I first stumbled across Oudh back in 2009 during my travels through the middle-east. I had never heard of it before, nor smelled it. Just looking for a new cologne, when I saw an Arabic brand I had never heard of selling for north of 200 dollars. The scent was called Shaikh Opulent Classic, and there was a female version as well that was even pricier. Curious as to why these were more expensive than the standard "mainstream" fragrances, I Googled expensive middle-eastern perfume ingredients and I discovered Oudh. I doubt these particular fragrances contained any, they were just made with expensive ingredients, but it spurred my quest. Since then, I have been on a search for the elusive Oudh. It has been fun.
Now there is a difference between pure Oudh oil, and a Mukhallat which is a blend of essential oils and Oudh. I have worn pure Oudh oils since 09 with mixed reactions from friends, strangers, and coworkers, and visited many oil shops in Dubai for sampling. I have tried Cambodian, Indian, Malaysian, Thai, synthetics, Mukhallats, etc, and each batch has its own properties. Basically, depending on the age of the trees it is distilled from, how they became infected (naturally vs. artificially), how the oil was distilled from the wood, how the oil has been adulterated prior to final sale all has a bearing on the final product. I was not initially fond of Mukhallats, but now am able to enjoy the blending of fragrances with pure Oudh. Still do not like synthetics. I find the fragrance properties of Oudh very warming and intoxicating, however it is "challenging" to most Western noses. Something primal, something exotic, something rancid, etc. Oudh is an acquired taste without much middle ground, either you appreciate it or you dont. I love the dry down, as it churns from a rank medicinal overture into a buttery incense. Much more complex than most give it a chance to be.
Recently I have been very pleased to see the "niche" and even mainstream fragrances showing up which contain Oudh, and it is easier to know the key ingredient by having it in the name. If I smell it and like it, great. If it is a skunk with an atomizer, then I will pass.

So here we have "Oud Noir"....
Picked it up in the Dubai Duty Free today while at the airport. I had spent a couple of hours sampling fragrances, and sub-par "ouds". Was about to board my flight when I saw a large poster for this fragrance. Glad I did.
Went back to the fragrance section, and there it was.
While I ignored the salesperson who was trying to "push" the product and blabbering about something or other, I sampled the scent. Ahh, finally a scent that did not smell extremely artificial, sickeningly floral, cloying, or poorly blended.
For the masses who have not traveled to Dubai, or similar places, this is a very unique scent, and well put-together. I would normally like more Oudh in the basenotes, however Versace has put just enough that you know its there without taking center stage. It is very similar to the many Mukhallats which are found in the region, and definitely not geared towards the "Western World". But top-notch it is, and for those such as myself who are concerned more about quality ingredients than a pretty name on the bottle, Oudh Noir delivers.
So to wear this in say Dubai, you would not stand out other than to be wearing a higher-end fragrance. Which is to say, nobody will be impressed as they walk past to get into their Bugatti, Ferrari, Porsche, etc.
To wear this in the U.S., you will definitely get some attention (good and bad). Which is to say you will hear both "Wow!, what is that fragrance? I have never smelled that in my life!", and "Wow!, what is that..fragrance!? I hope to never smell that again in my life".
The price you pay when you wear what you like rather than following the masses.
Either way, it will definitely open some interesting conversations, but it is your world, shape it how you see fit.
Wearer= CONFIDENT, Mature (25+), Articulate, Adventurous,
Gender= See above
Sprays=1 easy to overdo this one
Season=Year round, but can get away with 2 sprays in Winter
Occasion= Social
Opening=Spicy (not peppery, but cardamom, possibly cumin?)
Drydown=leather, woods (Cedar, sandalwood)
*Though it is not on the list of notes, I detect something slightly fresh/floral throughout...
The basenotes rise and fall amongst themselves, the topnotes die off after an hour. Reminds me of Tuscan Leather layered lightly with Oud Wood for a fraction of the price of buying both (which I did). This is very complex, and I detect many notes not listed. It is an olfactory journey for sure. The sillage is not monstrous (1 spray!!!), but that is good because this is not a scent that you want to force upon others. Rather invite them in, once they are already close.

A welcome addition to my collection. 4.2/5

Oud was a niche material once and luxe perfumes used to emerge from. But we'll probably have Chinese oud sticks soon, ready-to-use!
Now you should wait for it to launch and all the shops try their best to oversell: "the best seller of the year" or "the most sexy one"!
Pessimistically I bet this is just another shame!

So OUD is the new SPORT! :DDD

با دوستمون کاملا موافقم.داره کم کم همه چی رنگ و بوی عود میگیره ولی در این یکی ظاهرا ادویه هم زیاد به کاررفته.باید بو کرد بعد نظر داد

Cant judge longetivity 4 days after u open the bottle, the scent needs to breath a little and it will form together, the edp will be a long lasting scent.

نمودن دیگه...عود عود عود....انگار کسی ابتکاری نداره

I'm sure as with most fragrances containing an oud note ,that the scent is synthetic and very little if any genuine oud is in it.I still want to try it though because I like leather fragrances.

Thanks for the heads up mojo! The bottle is very nice though.

I bought this a few days ago from the Paris Gallery in Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi for 490AED (roughly 82GBP). If you're in the Emirates, buy it from Dubai Airport, it's about 70 Dirham cheaper. I originally set out to buy some Oud Oil but the bottle caught my eye and the smell was incredible.

I've been wearing it for a few days and i have to say, for something which is sold and priced as an EDP i am bitterly disappointed. It's more of an EDT. After 2 hours the smell has virtually gone. Longevity and sillage are incredibly poor, the worst of an EDP i have ever experienced.

If you expect a long lasting EDP with a mild Oud note, then look elsewhere. Really pissed off actually.

Nice bottle though!

OUD and LEATHER frag? Versace just wanted to get into the game ....OUD is getting really old anymore!
Here's a new one try using the smell from a Banana....You're welcome!

Wow! It sound's GRRRREEEEEEAAAAATTTT!
I want it!

Oh for goodness sake,another oud-based frag!!seems everyone is getting in on the act.doesnt look like a limited edition bottle so will soon be in stores for us to realize it smells just like so many before it!!!

These kind of scents are so popular where I live. I can find all kinds of Ouda ( ajar wood ) in every corner in any mall downtown so I'm familiar to these kind of scents. People like to use them in special occasions & big parties specially weddings & proms as some wealthy families can afford the rarest kinds of oils like ajar wood oil or arabian jasmin oil. I see many eurpian designers are interested in arabian culture like the designer of Amouage & montale. I'll update if I tried it.

It's sound GRATE , beside i have Versace Pour Homme & it's grate as well , can't wait 2 buy !

I like the smell of Versace Pour Homme, with notes of oud and leather this new Versace fragrance should be a very interesting wear for the night. Surely I'll read some reviews for me to decide if I bought it or I don't buy this one.

Leather and Oud Yeaaahhhh... I want it!

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks very Arabic, something similar to 24 Gold. Every brand going after oud. Not a fan.
M7 was the best oud fragrance ever made