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32 community ratings
Carine Roitfeld

Orson

Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard

2019UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.7/ 10
Community score
32 ratings
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Carine Roitfeld Orson is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent with a resinous, woody warmth.

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Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.

How does it perform?

From 33 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.3 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Resinous

What does Orson smell like?

Ylang-ylang, tuberose absolute and hawthorn form the floral side. Opoponax, Siam benzoin and Venezuelan tonka bean give those flowers a sweet, resinous softness, while sandalwood adds a woody base and pepper a light touch of spice.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out; more voters call it feminine, though a good share find it masculine.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Autumn
  • 28%
    Winter
  • 26%
    Spring
  • 13%
    Summer
  • Evening
    37%
  • Nighttime
    31%
  • Casual
    21%
  • Daytime
    6%
  • Office
    6%

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