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| Picture: Onda Voile d'Extract Photo: PR Vero Profumo (c) |
In both Onda Extrait and Voile d'Extrait the vetivernote is dominating and in both fragrances in a different way than in most vetiverfragrances, especially the extrait is unusual. In both fragrances the vetiver is surrounded by spices, herbs, mossy and woody elements which creates the perfect image of the smell of early spring, when the snow has just melted and the sun is warming up the soil in the forestground. That was the situation when I tested Onda Voile d'Extrait and I took a walk around the small lake in the woodland nearby. Onda Voile d'Extrait matched perfectly as well as the drops of the Extrait that I worn on my left arm as reference. When comparing the two Ondas I think the Extrait is the more difficult of the two. The Extrait starts deeper, darker and almost animalic, dirty whereas the Voile d'Extrait is ligther and more sparkling, it has more of the fizzy gingernotes where Extrait has deeper and warmer spicy notes. The Extrait is more retro in style, with powdery, a bit dirty notes and the vetiver is seamless blended with the other ingredients. The Voile d'Extrait is clearer, the vetiver is greener and more distinct and the composition is somehow fresher in appearance. I think the Voile d'Extrait will appear to a broder public than the Extrait which is more complicated and to generalize, more of a "perfumista fragrance". I like both versions but prefer the Extrait as it is more challenging during it's developement.
Onda Voile d'Extrait is suitable for casual daytime wear but it's also good for office. It's perfect for late winter and spring, the sillage is medium and longevity for 12h+.
Those who likes vetiver fragrances such as Chanel Sycomore and L'Artisan Parfumeur Coeur de Vetiver Sacré, sharp, dark, smoky greens as Hermès Eau de Gentiane Blanche and Eau d'Italie Sienne l'Hiver will probably also appreciate Onda Voile d'Extrait.
Rating: 4 (Onda Extrait still 5 just as when I tested 2009 and 2011)
Notes: Vetiver, ginger, nutmeg, coriander
Interesting comparison, Margareta. I've only tried the extrait and edp versions, so it's interesting to hear how this compares with those. Like you, I love the original Onda extrait, and going by what I read here, that's still the version I would favor. But it's cool that Vero has done three versions of each one, all tweaked somewhat differently ... she reminds me, in that way, of a jazz musician doing musical riffs on the same theme. Cool!
SvaraRaderaI also like the different themes of the fragrance and the opportunity to choose the one that fits ones personality the best. I also like that Vero follow in the footsteps pf the classic Guerlains and Chanels with different enough versions to justify owning all of them if realy enjoying a certain fragrance.
SvaraRadera