Indian Venus
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2007 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ode au Reve
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Which Should You Buy?
Indian Venus is a divisive one, a polarising blend of sweet white florals and deep woods. Some find it a heavenly, soft cloud, while others are off-put by a challenging, acrid drydown. Definitely not for a blind buy.
This discontinued gem is a creamy, dreamy, sandalwood-dominant powder puff that’s garnered a fervent following. It's universally praised for its comforting, almost meditative quality, though some find it a bit too simple.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 20% | 30% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 1% | 3% |
| Sweet | 32% | 30% |
| Warm | 9% | 8% |
| Woody | 29% | 28% |
| Earthy | 7% | 3% |
| Animalic | 15% | 15% |
| Fresh | 6% | 3% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
The prominent sweet and woody accords make this best suited for cooler weather and romantic settings. While some find it comforting for casual wear, its intensity and potential for an 'off-putting' drydown limit its versatility for formal or office environments.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
With its soft sillage and moderate longevity of around 4 hours, this scent is suitable for casual wear or as a comforting bedtime fragrance. While it's too intimate for formal events and certainly not for sport, its gentle woody-musky character makes it agreeable for office environments and subtle enough for a quiet date.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, White Floral, Musky accords and Jasmine, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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