Frequently Asked Questions

About Onuvee

What is Onuvee?

Onuvee is an Indian fragrance brand built around layering. Each set has one 30mL perfume and three roll-on oils. Roll one on, spray the perfume over it, and the scent shifts.

Where is Onuvee made?

Onuvee is designed and developed in India, produced through a specialist fragrance manufacturer with end-to-end formulation and packaging capability.

Who is Onuvee for?

Anyone. The collections are gender-neutral, and any set can be worn by anyone. If you've been wearing a fragrance someone else picked for you, this is a way to pick your own.

Why is Onuvee priced at ₹2,499?

At ₹2,499 you get one 30mL perfume and three roll-on oils: a complete set, not a single bottle.

The Layering System

What is fragrance layering?

Layering means wearing two scents together. With Onuvee, you roll one of the three oils on your wrists and neck, then spray the 30mL perfume over it. The oil changes how the perfume smells.

How do I use an Onuvee set?

Roll one oil on your wrists and neck first. Then spray the perfume over it. Skip the oil and the perfume works on its own. You can also roll an oil onto your hairline, inner elbow or collar, since oil holds well on hair and fabric.

Why do the oils belong to the same scent family as the perfume?

Each oil is chosen from the same scent family as its perfume, so they sit well together. A heady jasmine oil and a warm saffron oil over the same floral perfume smell noticeably different, and neither clashes with it.

Can I mix oils from different sets?

You can. Fragrance has no strict rules. The oils inside a set are chosen to go with that set's perfume, so mixing across sets may or may not work. Try it on one wrist first.

How many roll-ons should I use at once?

Start with one and see how it changes the perfume. Add a second another day if you want to push it further.

The Products

What is an EDP?

EDP stands for eau de parfum, a stronger concentration than eau de toilette, typically 15-20% fragrance oil in an alcohol base. The 30mL bottle in every set is an EDP.

What is a roll-on perfume?

A roll-on perfume is an oil-based fragrance in a small bottle with a roller ball applicator. Because it contains no alcohol, it behaves differently from a spray: it sits closer to skin, releases more slowly, and holds well on hair and fabric.

How long do Onuvee fragrances last?

The EDP typically lasts 6-8 hours on skin depending on skin type, humidity, and activity level. The roll-on oils tend to last longer on hair and fabric than alcohol-based sprays. Reapplying an oil through the day refreshes the scent without overwhelming it.

How should I store my Onuvee products?

Store away from direct sunlight and heat, which both degrade fragrance over time. A drawer or cabinet at room temperature is ideal. Avoid bathrooms where humidity and temperature fluctuate. Properly stored, the EDP will last 2-3 years and the roll-on oils 1-2 years.

Fragrance Basics

What are fragrance notes?

Fragrance notes are the layers of scent that emerge and fade at different rates after application. Top notes appear immediately and last 20-30 minutes, typically fresh or citrus. Middle notes emerge as top notes fade and form the heart of the fragrance. Base notes are the foundation (musks, resins, heavy woods) that persist longest.

Why can't I smell my own perfume?

This is olfactory adaptation: your brain filters out constant smells, including your own scent. It doesn't mean the fragrance has faded, and people around you can still smell it. Applying more doesn't fix it. Rotating your scents does.

What is the fragrance wheel?

The fragrance wheel is a circular map of scent families developed by Michael Edwards in 1983. It organises fragrances into fourteen families, with Fresh, Floral, Oriental and Woody as the four main groups, arranged so that neighbouring families share traits. Full guide here.

What fragrance family suits me?

Start with the family you are instinctively drawn to: Fresh, Floral, Woody, or Oriental/Gourmand. Then test specific fragrances within it on skin, not paper, one per session, through the full dry-down. A full guide to finding your scent is here.

Orders and Delivery

Where does Onuvee deliver?

Onuvee delivers across India.

How long does delivery take?

Orders are dispatched within 1-2 business days and arrive 3-5 business days after dispatch, so 4-7 business days in total. Exact timelines vary by location.

Can I pay cash on delivery?

Yes. Choose cash on delivery at checkout. Shipping is free either way.