50 community ratings

Papier Carbone

Name: Papier Carbone
Brand: Ormaie

2018UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.0/ 10

Community score
50 ratings

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Ormaie Papier Carbone is a unisex fragrance that sets a spicy, woody body against citrus and green freshness.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 55 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.6 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

68% 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
Green
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody

What does Papier Carbone smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daily wear and leisure time, and works at the office too. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it does not lean clearly to either side.

It opens with cardamom, star anise, bergamot and coffee, which give it a spiced lift. The heart holds coriander, Provençal lavender, clary sage and nutmeg. In the base, Haitian vetiver, gaiac wood, patchouli and ambrette settle it into a woody, powdery, slightly sweet finish.