The Perfume Library

23 perfumes

Be 21

Orlane · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

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. 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.

Derrick (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Orlane · 1978

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Orlane Derrick Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody scent with a masculine bearing, best suited to fall and winter days. Most voters pick fall, then winter; it can also be worn in spring, while summer is the least favoured. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. It works for daily wear, evenings and nights out, and fits an office setting too. Half of the voters call its character masculine, and a good share call it classic. It opens with vetiver, pepper, cinnamon and cedar. In the heart, coriander, patchouli, nutmeg and ginger keep the spice going. In the base, oakmoss and sandalwood settle it into an earthy, smoky and resinous woodiness.

Fleurs d'Orlane (1983)

7.1

Orlane · 1983

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Orlane Fleurs d'Orlane is a powdery, lightly sweet women's fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a dense bouquet of flowers; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The character reads clearly feminine. The top of peach, mandarin orange and bergamot gives a fresh, fruity start, with green notes and orange blossom pulling it slightly towards green. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose, rose and lily form a full floral core, while orris root adds a powdery touch. The base of honey, amber and benzoin sweetens and softens it, with sandalwood and musk leaving a creamy finish. Joop! Berlin and Léonard Fashion have a close profile.

Les Bouquets d'Orlane - Autour du Coquelicot

7.4

Orlane · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Orlane Les Bouquets d'Orlane - Autour du Coquelicot is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a noticeable sweetness and a synthetic edge, made for women. The opening pairs cardamom, blackcurrant, citrus notes and watery fruits for a bright, juicy start. The heart builds a floral bouquet from osmanthus, tuberose and rose, with coriander adding a lightly spiced touch. In the base, woody notes, benzoin, tonka bean and musky notes soften the scent and sweeten it. Released in 2009, it has been discontinued. Its profile sits close to Christina Aguilera Inspire and Rabanne Olympēa Flora.

Les Bouquets d'Orlane - Autour de l'Iris

8.1

Orlane · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Orlane Les Bouquets d'Orlane - Autour de l'Iris is a fresh, floral scent with green and powdery shades, a lightly spiced take on iris made for women. It has been discontinued. Ginger, aldehydes, bergamot and ivy open it bright and green. At the heart, iris takes the lead, with angelica and clove adding a faint spice. The base keeps the iris going, while vetiver brings a woody depth and white musk a soft, sweet finish. The overall feel is clean, powdery and restrained.

Eau d'Orlane

7.0

Orlane · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Orlane Eau d'Orlane is a fresh women's fragrance that opens with citrus and green notes and carries a floral, aquatic character; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, bitter orange, lemon and bergamot give the opening a bright, airy citrus lift, while vervain, neroli and green notes add a soft, leafy edge. The heart turns floral with rose, jasmine, orris root and lily of the valley, keeping things gentle rather than heavy. The base settles on amber, musk, cedar and oakmoss, with vetiver and tonka bean leaving it lightly woody and faintly sweet. The fresh, fruity feel stays present from start to finish.