23 community ratings

Oriental Selection

WomenClassic

7.0/ 10

Community score
23 ratings

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Oriental Selection opens with grapefruit and bergamot, holds rose, orange blossom and jasmine at its heart, and settles into vanilla and sandalwood as a floral-spicy women's fragrance; it has been discontinued.

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

How does it perform?

From 21 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

5.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

61% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery

What does Oriental Selection smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in spring, fall and winter, and fewer pick summer. It is most often suggested for nights out and evenings, and it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine.

It begins with a bright citrus lift before the florals take over. In the base, black pepper, clove and cumin add a spicy warmth, while vanilla, benzoin and Peru balsam turn it sweet, resinous and powdery. Sandalwood gives it a woody depth.