I adore oud-based fragrances and this was the first perfume that started my obsession with the oud fragrances. People who are not familiar with oud, it comes from the wood of the tropical Agar (Aquilaria) tree. The tree is believed to have originated in the Assam region of India, and from there spread throughout the Southeast Asia. When the wood of this tree gets infected with a certain mould variety (Phialophora Parasitica), it reacts by producing a precious, dark and fragrant resin, which is the perfume ingredient “oud” (also called agarwood). This is one of the most expensive ingredients in perfumes.

Price: $134

Product Description:

The new version of the Gucci by Gucci fragrance from 2007, also known as Gucci Ambre, is following the trend of the oud-orientals and is named Gucci Oud. The perfume comes out in July of 2014 and it is announced as a unisex fragrance that is glamorous, opulent and mysterious. Rich and intense, the composition contains essence of oud from Laos, which is 100% natural.
? Top notes of pear, raspberry and saffron

? Heart notes of bulgarian rose and orange flower

? Base notes of natural oud oil and patchouli

My Experience with Gucci Oud Eau de Parfum:
It comes housed in a translucent black glass bottle with a golden cap as a stopper. The bottle looks beautiful and classy. There is a little chain that runs around the neck of the bottle and contains a little tag with “Gucci” written on it. The name of the perfume is me...