Thank you very much for the opportunity to participate for this generous prize. It seems hes answered the Why another oud? question. Please consult the Frequent Asqued Questions (FAQ). Matire Premire Oud Seven symbolic 7 bottles Bottle picture Matire Premire, photomontage Emmanuelle Varron. I Love your description of the notes in Oud Seven! I live in MD., U.S.A. I can like oud in fragrances, but I havent tried many oud-centric fragrances. Nose proposes an olfactive diagnosis where 5 perfumes will be proposed among a list of 500 curated ones. The opinions expressed are my own. To me it was an obvious choice, first for its olfactive qualities it had the strength, warmth, the ambery, rich, animal aspects I was looking for.But it was also the one that became magical when I started overdosing it, like I do for all the central ingredients of Matire Premire fragrances. I would love to win this perfume Thank you Emmanuelle Varron, Matiere Premiere Appreciate the review, and the giveaway campaign I tried once Encens Suave, because I love Incense perfumes, and it is a great smoky gourmand juice! A MasterpieceUrban oud sounds really interesting.And the fact that it is not very animalic sounds good. I live in the US and I love this perfumers work for Robert Piguet. Aurlien Guichard made a special fragrance, I know it It is the most urban of ouds. Lovely review Emmanuelle. I like or dislike oud fragrances one at a time. I also make ugly faces when I see a new oud fragrances but I am glad to see that you recognize this one is different: addictive and multifaceted and not just animalic. I have not tried any matiere premiere perfume yet but this giveaway could be a great opportunity!! Another good opportunity , thanks Thank you so much, Emmanuelle! From USA. Regards, At the first spritz I immediately imagined myself wearing Oud Seven in my beautiful city of Paris strolling along the banks of the Seine, Good old days living in Paris Interesting enough by overdosing Assam Oud , Aurelien Guichard actually achieved his vision for Disclaimer: A huge merci to Matire Premire for the Oud Seven bottle provided for this review. How lucky are we to have a chance at this exclusive scent. Matire Premire Oud Seven institutional picture Matire Premire. I use to wear oud centric fragrances all the time and then I put them aside for awhile. I do like perfumes focused on oud, but I am very special and picky about oud, I think I have that in common with Emmanuelle. Thanks for the opportunity to sniff! Ive smelled all Matiere Premiere fragrances, except for Oud Seven , and if I have to rate my favorite ones: Lucky number 7, Emmanuelle! Animalic ouds or skanky ouds are not the mistake of the material, rather of the hand that wields them.. Greetings from Italy, Im an Oud fan! Thanks for the draw I am not familiar with this brand but I love Oud fragrances. I am a huge Matire Premire fan and would SO Love to experience Oud Seven now (instead of having to wait a long time). Im always excited to discover another oud perfume. Unfortunately Im not familiar with Matire Premire fragrances. The quality and longevity of Matiere Premiere perfumes is incredible. I am sure I will love Oud Seven, it looks like my kind of fragrance, the notes, the oudy ozonic and camphorous feeling, and of course, its animalic aspect that intrigues me a lot. I dont know this house, but I am glad to see that its becoming more and more popular and you can see it here as well, as there are plenty articles on it! USA. Love the 7s reference from Emmanuelles review. 50ml is the place where humanity and trust meet the confort of online shopping. I hope to be as lucky as the number 7 so I can enjoy this new Oud fragrance that sounds beautiful. I really like oud, and especially the facets which Emmanuelle highlights: the warm, ambery and animalic aspects. Its a reminder of how, in such a short time, this note has become so important in (Western) perfumery. As other Cafleurebon reviewers, theres a level of truthfulness about her reviews that I absolutely love! Thank you all for another great review and a great draw! Oud Seven is no doubt fragrance with a character. The fact that its a sophisticated oud, with deftly chosen Parisian aspects, moving us away from the middle eastern association. This is a house that I am not familiar with but I am familiar with the perfumer. We want to convey all our passion for niche products, from perfumes to cosmetics and want to be helpfull in answer all your questions, to guide you in a journey of beauty and let you discover a unique niche experience. What captured my eye about the review is how balanced this fragrance is. Harrods this being an exclusive thats great. Please enter your email address below to receive a password reset link. US. I like oud perfumes , but never had a chance to smell Matiere Premiere creations Intrigued by the blending and the perfumer is an absolute master. What a gorgeous & sensual scent. At the first spritz I immediately imagined myself wearing Oud Seven in my beautiful city of Paris strolling along the banks of the Seine, visiting the last exhibition at the Picasso museum, or sharing a happy hour on a bistro terrace with friends as it is so urban in character. Emmanuelles story of her experience with oud really stood out. I absolutely love oud fragrances, an urban one with oud assam, patchouli, cypriol , labdanum and amber notes like Matiere Premiere Oud Seven its a delight for the senses!From EU, thanks for the draw and the review! It is also unisex and has warm composition. Draw closes 09/17/2021. Love animalic notes and oud especially with its woody, animalic, resinous, balsamic touches! Ouds are still new to me so I would love to try this. The name evokes sensuality, magic and universality, as the number 7 is omnipresent in our daily live; 7 days of the week, the 7 rays of the sun, the 7 colors of the rainbow -in-heaven, the 7 musical notes, the 7 chakras or even the 7 capital sins. Yes I like oud fragrances. And of course I LOVE how then she explains the development of the Fragrance. I discovered this brand just recently and became a huge fan of the brand. My best regards from Mexico. I have tried oud-based fragrance before and found them to be a little much for me, just like Emmanuelle. Matire Premire Oud Seven feels like an urbane, Parisian oud leaning against the Louvre museum Pei pyramid Pei pyramid Pixabay and Oud Seven bottle Matire Premire photo montage Emmanuelle Varron. Iconic ingredients of perfumery such as musk, sandalwood, incense or neroli are revisited in order to exacerbate their unexpected facets, giving birth to "radical" fragrances. Oh, I definitely love Oud oriented perfumes, how could I not? I love Oud, but I am not one that goes for the challenging Ouds. This sounds like a wonderfully wearable oud with many notes that I do know I love. In short, London and Harrods seem to bring him luck . Perfumer Aurelien Guichard, Matire Premire co-founder, at Nose Autumn Scent Bar event in Paris, 8th September Emmanuelle Varron. Playful/Dangerous It is a distinctive smell but I like it in its various avatars. In maryland. Sadly i have never tried any Matire Premire fragrance. The detailed description of the perfumes development has me feeling I want this. This overdose of Oud AssamOilbecame the diamond I could start faceting with seven ingredients, that I selected from the same, extended family for their strong character, that could highlight the mostsophisticatedaspects of Oudwhilecontaining its animal side.. Thank you for this amazing opportunity! I love the way you describe the balance of this perfume and the imagery of oud as the lighthouse is wonderful. NC, USA, Thank you Emmanuelle for allowing us to see into the mind of Aurelien Guichard and his inspiration for his creation of Oud Seven. Please read the Terms of Service and Privacy policy. As a unisex fragrance lover, I do enjoy many notes that are found to lean masculine. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Some of my favorites fragrances have oud/aoud notes but can be very intense our as perfumer Aurelien Guichard said can be out of your comfort zone. What a beautiful review. What a gorgeous review!!! USA, Thank you, Emmanuelle! Thanks, as always, for the draw. It was really interesting to read. Woody, powdery , green and earthy, tobacco even honey? now I will be looking for cypriol! Many people find them challenging, however I do not get strong dirty notes that some people do from it. I like all levels of oud and tobacco variants especially if they are crafted by a senior perfumer like Aurlien Guichard. Other Matiere Premiere fragrances that I have interest in are Encens Suave (love amber and vanilla) and Neroli Oranger (a great neroli scent). We are all privileged to be introduced to this surprising fragrance, surprising cause its not your normal oud. And its my personal privilege, from Paris, to review this very surprising fragrance. Im not familiar with this house but this sounds so wonderful. I live in SW France, I am very intrigued by Matiere Premiere, a sample set is on my wish list since I keep on reading amazing reviews about Aurelien Guichards work. Lovely review of Matire Premire Oud Seven by Emmanuelle. But Matire Premire Oud Seven is not JUST another oud, as M. Guichard told me: What makes Oud Seven unique is first its central raw material: the Oud Assam Oil by Jalali Argarwood. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. I particularly liked the part of the review where we learned about M. Guichards commitment to socially and ethically responsible extraction of the precious oud raw material. Im only familiar with Santal Austral from the brand , so by default its my favourite. Sadly, Im not in UK, so I cant try it out or buy it in Harrods, but would love to win it, Im sure this would be in my favourite perfumes of the year list! Mxico city. Please read Despinas The three you should be wearing here. Its unisex , Oud Seven sounds like something I would want to wear in the Fall season. Like oud centrics and my favorite Matiere Premiere fragrance is Santal Austral. Thank you from Canada. I enjoyed this review and I like that Matire Premire Oud Seven by Aurelien Guichard is an addictive multi faceted skin fragrance, never falling into an excess of animalics. It has oud (of course), it has patchouli, there is also amber, vetiver you cant miss it, and its also some labdanum for a nice, final touch! I have had mixed experience with oud, the ones I love, I LOVE. Ive been starting to dip my toe into the Oud lately and this seems like a good place to get my nose more aquatinted. Im in Washington DC. Copyright 2022 Cafleurebon. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Encens Suave For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. I know Oud Seven is going to be a hit. Why? Other than that, I love taking a stroll (in my mind at least) through cities and imagining the perfume on me her descriptions are always SPOT ON! Follow us on Instagram @cafleurebon @monbazarunlimited @matierepremiereparfums @aurelienguichard, This is ourPrivacy and Draw Rules Policy. To know more about returns and refunds, please consult Terms and Conditions of Sales, section 6 Right to and period of withdrawal. Balance, always! Whoever wins will be SO lucky! So far, my favorite of the Matiere releases is Cologne Cedrat. Notes: vetiver oil Haiti, violet leaf absolute Egypt, tobacco leaf absolute Balkans, oud assam Bangladesh, patchouli oil Indonesia, cypriol oil India, labdanum absolute Andalusia and amber. If usually oud gives me the impression of living in a cage with the most ferocious felines, Matire Premire Oud Seven completely changes my perception, and places me outside this famous cage, my face glued to the bars. I havent tried anything yet from Matiere Premiere, but Id like to. I feel like Emmanuelle helped me smell the fragrance with such great writing. I find oud centered perfumes to be very mesmerizing, deep and rich. It can be hard to balance making them noticeable and yet not overwhelming everything else in a composition , so Im really curious how it was managed in this perfume! A well-behaved unisex Oud? In Louisiana, USA. Rose, the perfumer's favourite ingredient, is extracted directly from the organic fields of Aurlien Guichard, who is to date the only perfumer to cultivate and use his own Rose Centifolia. Regardingy test for oud I must say that I LOVE It!!! I dont think Oud Seven is a butch fragrance, confident woman can easily pull it off. Notes: vetiver oil Haiti, violet leaf absolute Egypt, tobacco leaf absolute Balkans, oud assam Bangladesh, patchouli oil Indonesia, cypriol oil India, labdanum absolute Andalusia and amber. I like different interpretations of it, so would love to add this Harrods Exclusive to my modest collection. I like oud-centric fragrances. Thank you from EU! When its too animalic its really too much for me! I totally relate with what Emmanuelle says about oud: I have started about 1 year ago to develop an interest in niche perfumery and try new things, and oud is still a difficult note. Falcon Leather Love oud, and oud perfumes in general, and have tried Al Oudh, Montales Honey Aoud, Mancera Black Aoud, Halfeti, Levantium, and so on. You know my usual frankness, before smelling it I imagined I was about to discover another Eastern oud (that would remind me of the famous seven veils dance performed by the sublime Rita Hayworth in William Dieterle Salom, or a stroll in a souk or, even, an excursion in the desert). I was wrong. Im in New York! You have a question? And why does Matire Premire give Harrods a new exclusivity? Germany for undisclosed period of time. Above all when It is worked in an original way!! US. Brilliant! The review makes this seem like a quality Oud that is still approachable. Matiere Premiere is a wonderful fragrance house. I am in US. USA, Oud fan here. After reading the review I admit that Oud Seven strikes me so much, it seems to have a very luxurious and sensual aroma, the kind of Oud that I like. Thank you for this. Its animalic side is perceptible, dark and linear, gently raising the temperature and gradually taking on the light. Loved the review, and especially the description of the notes, and how they form some sort of urban oud that phrase alone is fantastic! Privacy Policy Maintained by Charlemagne Web Designs. Aurelien Guichard, nose and founder of the house, creates compositions where all the notes revolve around this main raw material, highlighting an aspect, a facet of it and illustrating Guichards unique interpretation. I live in Poland EU, I really like oud centric perfumes. I have a sample of Encens Suave now , smoky , incense vanilla, with boozy feel. The Oud representing a wild beast with the animalics often associated to Oud, but instead of being in the cage with the animal, you are standing just outside the cage, the ferocity of the Oud is there in full affect, but it is contained, it can not get out of control and harm you. My favorite oud centric perfume is Bortnikoffs Oud Maximus. Thank you very much. I live in Waldorf, MD, USA, and have never experienced an Oud-centric fragrance. I love fragrances which use oud as a main player, yet manage to soften and round it up with other notes that are more mellow and graceful, in this case labdanum and amber, which also happen to be one of my favorite notes. Nice review Emmanuelle! Over the next hour, I perceive the camphorous facet of patchouli which blends wonderfully with oud, giving it a slightly greedy twist (tobacco is undoubtedly for something too) and densifying its opulence, but always in the measure. Im still not big on very barnyard or fecal smelling ouds, but I do enjoy a smooth, classy Oud that gives a fragrance a sense of maturity and nobility. Back and forth between USA and Scotland, two weeks in US -> two weeks in Scotland, and so on. I am just beginning to explore oud fragrances. I understood what she meant when she said it is the night version. Very interesting review! I really like how Emmanuelle has relatedbthe perfume with the artstica world and the glamurous side of Life. I really love it, medicinal, fecal, etc. From Armenia, Ive heard the quality of Matiere Premieres fragrances are incredible. I think Emmanuelles review was excellent, breaking down the fragrance into its many facets, helping us visualize what it would smell like at different times during the wearing. Matire Premire Oud Seven by Aurelien Guichard is an addictive multi faceted skin fragrance, never falling into an excess of animalics. I owned Piguet Oud (another Aurelien Guichard masterpiece) and enjoyed it a lot, its animalic Oud-myrrh-earthy patchouli combo was fantastic and God, I miss it badly. I love how Mr. Guichard choose noble and highest quality raw materials for Matiere Premier . Youre right: I am dying to try these fragrances, and the word exclusive to Harrods makes this one in particular, even more tempting. I love oud-centric perfumes, have to stop myself from buying only Oud stuff! Are you an Amazon customer? which is how many perfumistas learned that Takasago Senior perfumer Aurlien Guichard who also is the perfumerfor his own brand t Matire Premire has just released an exclusive perfume at London Harrods department store. I have never been a great fan of it, although it remains a very fashionable note in perfumery, with a commercial success that does not seem to weaken and continues to inspire the greatest perfumers. A patchouli-oud accord sounds very interesting. The oud fragrances that I do like are few and far between, but this sounds so smooth and enticing. It was an avant-garde fragrance that went beyond my comfort zone at the time. Matire Premire managed to create such a smooth, warm and comforting experience I knew I had to get a bottle. I have not experienced Matiere Premiere fragrances. I am in the US. It took me a while to really appreciate it as some can be so strong. USA onlyfor now, Im glad Oud Seven in not a linear fragrance , the whole metamorphosis from animalic oud , to comforting resins , vetiver and tobacco , is what intrigues me the most. I love oud and have read that Aurelien Guichard used very high quality ingredients! I see Oud Seven is more focused on the Oud , but keeps the resins, and adds tobacco . All profiles I already follow Thanks a lot The review is awesome and covered all the questions that could be asked about a new fragrance release with a complex note like animalic oud. Bertrand Duchaufour, then in-house perfumer, had just created LArtisan Parfumeur Al Oudh, which was the oudiest, most animalic oud I had ever smelt. I am in the EU. Thank you for the chance. Pay now with address and payment details stored in your Amazon account. Because like you, Emmanuelle, sometimes I just find many oud fragrances to be overly animalic, so much so that Id be worried to wear them around other people. I am very excited to try this fragrance and its good to know that I can support this perfumer and this oud perfume with a clear conscience. Expertly done. So I love many facets of oud, but Im not a huge fan of animalic notes when too dominant. So far, my favorite oud is Moto Oud by Blackbird (it also feels urban), I really want to compare it to Oud Seven! . I am intrigued by the Patchouli and Oud mix. I also tweak here, and there some of the original recipes , a lot of i learned studying under the great Pierre Herm , one ot the best Pastry Chefs and chocolatier .At some point Emmanuelle Varron was part of his company too , I saw it on her Twitter. I have not tried many Matire Premire fragrances but of the ones Ive tried Falcon Leather is my favorite. I love oud in all its forms, mainly because of where I grew up. A success that cannot be denied and it is one of the Fall big hits. The opening is lively, playing on the contrast between masculine and feminine: here, vetiver and violet leaves are linked from the first seconds, oscillating between woody and powdery notes, with green and earthy accents specific to the two ingredients. Lovely layers,In-depth indeed.Cozy up warm violet and patchouli tingling my scented.Silage was a all nighter for sure. Great review Emmanuelle! To be eligible, please leave a comment on what you feel about Emmanuelles review, where you live, if you like/dislike oud centric perfumes and which is your favorite Matire Premire fragrance. 1. How can we buy in US? Ive never smelled any Matire Premire fragrances, but Id love to try Oud Seven. I have never had the opportunity to smell any Metire Premire perfume, I hope Oud Seven to be my first. These are my favorite notes ever. Unless they are animalic ouds, i really enjoy them. Thanks for the draw! Oud Seven is intriguing colder weather fragrance Ill try next time in London . Ive sampled Falcon leather recently. I love any kind of Oud fragrance and that one sounds great, a new direction to explore this amazing world. Wonderful review and now Im really tempted to try this one. I trust this house/perfumers quality so would be so grateful to get this bottle. Since its official launch, everyone I know wants to smell and wear Matire Premire Oud Seven. Every Matiere Premiere fragrance is a celebration of raw material. Falcon Leather is also fantastic. I like Oud perfumes but I prefer friendly oud compositions that keep animalic aspect within reason. what a great read! I live in the US. USA, rarely Paris France. I didnt know cypriol is believed to give you luck in love. I am especially curious about this as it contains natural oud, something that is quite rare in western perfumery. Santal Austral I did not have the chance to smell any of Matire Premire fragrances, therefore Im looking to win this Oud Seven perfume. I absolutely LOVE oud centric perfumes be it funky, animalistic oud like Faqat al Rijah by Rasasi or The Night by Frederic Malle, as well as tamed down western ouds like M7 (the original) by YSL, Oud Wood etc.. USA, What a intresting and detailed review, Emmanuelle ! Oud Seven sounds AMAZING. But the idea of an urban oud that performs more like a sophisticated skin scent is very appealing! Im not familiar with Matiere Premiiere but am fascinated by the overdose of oud assam oil used as the starting point for the fragrance. The oud is still noticeable, like a lighthouse in the middle of the ocean, but warmer and rounder notes have succeeded to the powerful woody facets: my skin madly loving labdanum and amber, these two ingredients find their place in this well-balanced perfume bringing a touch of lustful sensuality. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Top of the line cold weather fragrance . All Rights Reserved. I live in Romania, EU. Matire Premire Oud Seven seems like an impressive perfume that has clear oud note but not too animalic that would scare away people. I have much to learn. I would like to win this perfume because I have heard so many wonderful reviews about Matire Premire perfumes and Emmanuel said that it is rich, animalic and sensual perfume. I love fragrances that use the raw material of Oud and I love patchouli and wood resins . Thanks a million from the United Kingdom. I am intrigued by this review! Thank you so much for this opportunity, Id love to win this to Germany, thanks for the draw! TX USA. 3. Then the vetiver, tobacco, patchouli and labdanum seal the deal. The nose who worked on the fragrances is Aurelien Guichard. My favorite Matire Premire fragrance is Falcon Leather. I havent tried anything from Matire Premire before, unfortunately. Your email address will not be published. Ive not had a chance to smell anything from this house before. I very much ADORE oud centric perfumes, and unlike Emmanuelle, I usually prefer to be inside the cage with the felines rather than on the outside looking in. Thanks for the review and a generous draw. From Canada. I enjoyed learning of the initial conception of this fragrance and how it evolved into an addictive multi-faceted skin fragranceand the most urban of ouds. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Great review! Matiere Premiere extracts its ingredients using the slow perfumery method, in order to treat the materials responsibly. I am a fan of oud but some are definitely too animalic for me. I found, perfumer, Aurelien Guichards description of this fragrance, and his description of all of his Matiere Premiere releases, to be fascinating and informative. If you don't find your answer, please contact us: Noseship perfume by international airfreight and by La Poste fortheservices Colissimo Expert and Chronopost Classic to more than 75 countries. I totally love oud perfumes and this one has plenty of everything I look for in a perfume! Im more comfortable with its ambery , sophisticated tobacco and oud part . From the ingredients, and the review, Matire Premire Oud Seven appears to be a very strong and earthy perfume, but also urbane for those not used to, or not in love with, the animalic facets of oud. I live in the US. Oud, my favorite note. I do know Aurlien Guichard too It reminds me of living in Paris, on rue dorsel, just where Chateau Rouge, Pigalle, & Sacre Coeur meet. I live in Spain, EU. What I read here is very intriguing for me: a balanced and urban oud along with other favourites vetiver and tobacco. With the cooler weather approaching, Im starting to rediscover my stash. | Deutsch | Espaol | Franais | etina | Italiano | | Polski | Portugus | | | Nederlands | Srpski | Romn | | | | |, Copyrights 2006-2022 Fragrantica.com perfumes magazine - All Rights Reserved - do not copy anything without prior written permission. USA. I usually like oud fragrances, although I am very cautious with Eastern ouds, since sometimes it might get too animalic on my skin, and I dont always feel comfortable wearing them.
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