104 community ratings

Be 21

Name: Be 21
Brand: Orlane

Perfumer: Richard Herpin

2001WomenModern

7.3/ 10

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104 ratings

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Orlane Be 21 is a fresh, spicy women's fragrance that opens with cardamom, red peach and cinnamon and sweetens into vanilla and tonka bean.

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How does it perform?

From 82 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.0 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

73% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cardamom

Red peach

Cinnamon

Heart notesfirst few hours

Pistachio blossom

Iris Ylang-ylang

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Mysore sandalwood Heliotrope Cashmere wood Tonka bean Vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Be 21 smell like?

The top pairs the warmth of cardamom and cinnamon with the fruity sweetness of red peach. In the heart, pistachio blossom, iris and ylang-ylang add a floral, powdery softness. The base of Mysore sandalwood, cashmere wood, heliotrope, tonka bean and vanilla dries down woody, creamy and oriental-sweet.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine. Jil Sander Sun (Eau de Toilette) and Adamo Clifton have a close profile.