The smell in short
Main smell: woody and fresh spicy. It opens with oregano and bergamot, moves to vanilla and labdanum and dries down to agarwood (oud) and woody notes.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Ombre notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Vertus Ombre EDP
Ombre EDP comes from Vertus. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Ombre for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex has more depth.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €180. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
More from Vertus
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Monarch, Narcos'Is and Bengal.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex and Snif Heal the Way by Alex Elle unisex. Base notes like agarwood (oud) and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Ombre
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by fresh spicy and oud. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and fresh spicy smells and notes like vanilla and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include patchouli and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.73 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex and Snif Heal the Way by Alex Elle unisex.
Ombre dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (10 shared notes), Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan (10 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (9 shared notes) and Snif Heal the Way by Alex Elle unisex (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan starts from €108.
More questions
When did Ombre come out?
It came out in 2016.
What is the best season for Ombre?
Winter and fall.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.