Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy76%
The Scoop
Oud Venture by Novellista is a woody and warm spicy fragrance for women and men that shoppers most often put next to Tom Ford Oud Wood. It holds a 3.5 out of 5 community rating from 142 votes, is usually described as moderate with moderate projection and is seen as fairly priced by those who own it. About 79 people say it reminds them of the original.
Key Differences
Swaps some of the original's brazilian rosewood, sandalwood and vanilla for guaiac wood, saffron and papyrus. It sits closer to the skin than the original.
Fragrance Profile
★ 3.5 community ratingCommunity Insights
★ 3.5 from 142 ratingsWhat people who wear Novellista Oud Venture report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
woody
warm spicy
oud
fresh spicy
patchouli
leather
amber
Longevity
Very weak6%
Weak17%
Moderate49%
Long lasting28%
Eternal0%
Sillage
Intimate37%
Moderate56%
Strong7%
Enormous0%
Who wears it
Female2%
More female1%
Unisex39%
More male33%
Male24%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced16%
Overpriced27%
Ok41%
Good value12%
Great value3%
People say it reminds them of
What wearers say
“The performance on my skin above average but not so bad like people say here... On my scarf last forever. It doesn't smells like Oud Wood bit true this fragnance a clone. Byredo - Oud Immortel clone. And u know what? Oud Immortel has weaker performance, smells more natural, and cost much more money.”
“Smells exactly like Van Gils Live (which is/was way cheaper) but with a strong pepper note. Makes it a tad sharper.So basically it's a Tom Ford Oud Wood clone/inspiration. Smells strong initially but tones down and projection is 10-25cm from skin/clothing.At the price point it's sold right now (89gbp/99eur), try to get Van Gils live (+-20eur) or Rihanah Private Oud (28eur) tho the latter feels thicker and heavier and does not have the same strong pepper.Note: it's not Rihanna the artist, Rihanah is another frag house (I think Egyptian).”
“I agree with the similarities to the TF oud wood, but on my skin the longevity is great. I tested it in cold Denmark, just a spray behind each ear and it lasted whole day of walking mostly outside.”