Les Indemodables Oriental Velours EDP

Description

Oriental Velours, composed by Florence Fouillet Dubois for Les Indémodables in 2016, is a resinous, incense-toned amber built on Somalian myrrh and green spruce. It's deepened with Haitian vetiver and warmed by Madagascar green vanilla, then lifted by a bright note of Indian jasmine. Reviewers describe it as resinous yet airy, bitter yet soft, closer to smoke drifting from a censer than a sweet amber, with the jasmine keeping the composition from turning too heavy despite its dense, balsamic core.

Scent Character

No official percentage accord breakdown has been published for this fragrance. Based on the brand's own materials and independent reviews, its dominant character is Amber/Resinous-Woody: a smoky myrrh-and-vetiver base, warmed by vanilla and green spruce, with a bright jasmine top note keeping it from turning heavy.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Spruce

Heart: Indian Jasmine

Base: Somalian Myrrh, Haitian Vetiver, Madagascar Vanilla

Performance

• Longevity: Moderate-to-good on skin. Official aggregate ratings run high, though many wearers find the trail turns intimate sooner than the numbers suggest.
• Sillage: Soft after the first hour, a noticeable resinous waft on application, then it settles close to the skin.
• Projection: A brief burst up front, then an intimate, skin-close wear.

Best Occasions & Season

• Season: Fall and Winter. The balsamic, resinous profile suits cooler weather.
• Occasion: Evening. Its smoky, incense-like character leans dressed-up rather than casual.
• Wear: Unisex.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Florence Fouillet Dubois
House: Les Indémodables (Paris, France)
Released: 2016

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FAQ

Is Oriental Velours for men or women? It's unisex. The myrrh-vetiver base is warm and grounded, while the jasmine keeps it from feeling too heavy.

How long does it last? Moderate to good: expect a noticeable opening that settles into a soft, close-to-skin wear.

What does it actually smell like? A resinous, incense-like myrrh and vetiver base warmed by vanilla and green spruce, brightened by jasmine, smoky yet airy.

Best season to wear it? Fall and winter evenings, when its resinous, balsamic character feels most at home.