Orson
Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard
Votes lean feminine
32 ratings
From your scent profile
Carine Roitfeld Orson is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent with a resinous, woody warmth.
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.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- 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
- Evening37%
- Nighttime31%
- Casual21%
- Daytime6%
- Office6%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026














