Raspberry & Oud
URBIS PARFUMS designed Raspberry & Oud for collectors who favor deep, statement-making winter profiles. Rather than a gentle berry mist, this release balances sweet fruitiness against dark leather nuances and woody oud tones. The warm spicy saffron and crimson rose heart create a sophisticated atmosphere suited for formal evenings, cold autumn nights, and private dinner dates. It leans confident and completely unisex, offering an unapologetic presence that cuts through freezing air. If you want an understated office skin scent, look elsewhere. This bottle caters to wearers who want sweet fruit grounded by rich musk and dry, smoky wood.
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Performance Metrics
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Community votes rate the longevity of this perfume between long lasting and eternal, indicating that wearers regularly experience eight to twelve hours of wear or more. Projection votes lean strong to enormous, projecting well beyond arm's length and leaving a noticeable sillage trail throughout the day.
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Raspberry & Oud is defined by a bold interplay of sweet raspberry, dark rose, and resinous oud. Saffron provides an early warm spicy buzz with metallic accents, while clean musk and deep leather facets create a firm, long lasting base beneath the floral core.
Main Accords
8 MAPPEDThe scent begins with dominant fruity and sweet accords that carry a warm spicy sharpness. Over the middle hours, the rose and metallic facets weave through the sweetness before giving way to prominent musky, oud, and leather accords that dominate the final dry-down.
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It looks easiest to wear in fall and winter. The vote picture leans most toward night.
Pros & Cons
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Exceptional longevity with community votes pointing to long lasting and eternal performance
Potent sillage that projects well beyond arm's length without needing heavy sprays
Rich contrast between sweet raspberry and dark, woody oud
Warm spicy saffron adds an intriguing metallic nuance to the opening
High price-to-value rating from early community voters
Perfect fit for cold weather wear across autumn and winter
Unanimous love sentiment from community members who logged their verdict
Balanced unisex appeal that suits anyone who enjoys deep oriental florals
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Very limited community review data with only a small number of recorded votes
Potent projection can easily become overwhelming in enclosed office spaces
Strong sweetness combined with oud may polarize wearers who prefer fresh profiles
Narrow seasonal versatility with little suitability for warm spring and summer days
Metallic and warm spicy saffron opening can feel sharp to sensitive noses
Heavy profile makes it unsuitable for casual daytime errands or gym wear
Difficult to blind buy due to the bold notes and scarce retail sampling options
Dense dry-down clings tenaciously to skin, making it hard to wash off quickly
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Raspberry & Oud Review: A Potent Winter Floral Wood”
Raspberry & Oud by URBIS PARFUMS opens with an intense splash of tart, sweet fruitiness. The raspberry note arrives immediately, smelling like concentrated berry preserves rather than fresh juice. Saffron cuts through the syrup with a warm spicy kick and a faint metallic edge that keeps the start from turning into a simple dessert. It is an assertive beginning that makes an impression within seconds.
As the bright berry top begins to settle, a rich floral tone emerges at the center. The rose note here is velvety and deep, melding into the lingering red fruit to produce a classic dark floral pairing. Beneath the rose, the scent grows progressively woodier. Oud and musk rise from the base, introducing a firm woody framework with smooth, dark leather nuances that anchor the composition.
Across several hours of wear, the accords shift from exuberant fruity sweetness toward a dry, musky woodiness. The warm spicy facets of the saffron soften into a gentle background hum. Meanwhile, the metallic sparkle completely gives way to rich oud and soft leather tones. Even late into the dry-down, a subtle hint of raspberry clings to the wood, providing a pleasant sweet echo against the base.
Performance is formidable based on early wearers. Community voters rate the longevity as long lasting to eternal, meaning you can comfortably expect eight to twelve hours of presence. Sillage votes fall into the strong and enormous categories, which means the scent projects far beyond an arm's length. Because of this power, Raspberry & Oud by URBIS PARFUMS performs best in cool autumn and winter weather, particularly for nighttime events where its depth can bloom properly.
This fragrance suits fans of heavy oriental floral profiles who enjoy contrasting sweet fruit against dark woods. It leans unisex, offering equal appeal to anyone comfortable with loud, opulent scents. If you dislike sweet openings or prefer clean, discreet office colognes, this release will likely overwhelm your senses. Anyone sensitive to heavy oud or warm spicy accords should avoid wearing it in crowded, enclosed spaces.
Raspberry & Oud by URBIS PARFUMS delivers a dense, confident statement built on proven note contrasts. The interplay of sweet fruit, dark rose, and woody oud makes it a memorable companion for chilly evenings. If you love long-lasting winter powerhouses, this bottle deserves a spot on your test list.
FAQs
What does Raspberry & Oud smell like?+
Raspberry & Oud smells like sweet, ripe raspberries blended with dark woody oud, soft rose, and warm spicy saffron. The initial spray presents a rich berry sweetness with a slight metallic touch. As it develops, a velvety rose emerges before giving way to a warm, lingering foundation of musk, leather facets, and resinous wood.
Is Raspberry & Oud long lasting?+
Yes, Raspberry & Oud provides exceptional longevity that easily lasts between eight and twelve hours. Community voters place its staying power exclusively in the long lasting and eternal categories. The deep base notes of oud and musk hold firmly to the skin, ensuring the fragrance remains noticeable long after the fruity opening notes subside.
How strong is the sillage of Raspberry & Oud?+
The sillage of Raspberry & Oud is strong to enormous, projecting well beyond an arm's length. Community feedback indicates that this perfume easily fills the personal space around you. Because of its assertive projection, applying just one or two sprays is usually enough to create an enduring scent trail without overwhelming nearby people.
Is Raspberry & Oud for men or women?+
Raspberry & Oud is designed as a unisex fragrance that works well on both men and women. Community votes unanimously classify its appeal as unisex. The sweetness of the raspberry and rose is balanced directly by dark oud, leather nuances, and warm spicy saffron, creating a harmonious profile that suits any gender.
What season is Raspberry & Oud best suited for?+
Raspberry & Oud is best suited for fall and winter wear. Community seasonal votes point squarely toward cold weather and nighttime use. The heavy blend of sweet fruit, dark oud, and rich musk can become suffocating in hot summer humidity, but it cuts cleanly through crisp, chilly outdoor air.
Is Raspberry & Oud suitable for office wear?+
Raspberry & Oud is generally too potent and sweet for conservative work environments. With sillage rated between strong and enormous, it can easily dominate small meeting rooms or close cubicles. If you decide to wear it to work, limit yourself to a single subtle spray under clothing to keep projection intimate.
How does Raspberry & Oud change from opening to dry-down?+
The fragrance transitions from a bright, sugary raspberry and spicy saffron opening into a deep, musky oud base. During the first hour, tart fruit and metallic accents lead the scent. Over time, the rose softens the blend while warm leather and dry oud establish a much darker, richer finish on the skin.
What fragrances are similar to Raspberry & Oud?+
Raspberry & Oud shares similarities with bold berry and wood scents like Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade and Frederic Malle The Moon. However, Ombre Nomade features a drier, smokier incense quality, while The Moon leans heavier on animalic leather. Raspberry & Oud focuses more directly on sweet berry juiciness balanced by clean musk and wood.
Is Raspberry & Oud considered a good value?+
Community ratings indicate that Raspberry & Oud offers good to great value for the money. Wearers find the intense performance justifies the purchase, as you need only a couple of sprays per application. That high concentration means a single bottle will provide many months or even years of occasional winter wear.
Should you blind buy Raspberry & Oud or sample it first?+
You should sample Raspberry & Oud before buying a full bottle due to its bold character. While the community rating is a perfect five stars, the combination of heavy sweetness, metallic saffron, and prominent oud can be polarizing. Testing a decant first lets you ensure the potent profile fits your personal taste.
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Dupes & Alternatives
COMMUNITY DUPESCOREThose looking for alternatives in the fruity wood family can explore Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, which offers a drier, smokier incense and leather profile with less upfront berry sweetness. Frederic Malle The Moon provides a similar red fruit and oud contrast but leans considerably more animalic and dense. Versace Oud Noir captures a warm spicy woodiness, yet it lacks the rich jammy raspberry and rose heart found here.
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