The Perfume Library

Red Shield

8.4

Orlov · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Orlov Red Shield is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens with honey, black pepper and cedarwood and deepens into iris, vetiver and leather. The first impression is the warm clash of honey and black pepper, with cedarwood setting it on a woody footing. In the heart, iris adds a powdery softness and freesia lightly opens the floral side, while vetiver and leather give the scent a dry, leathery spine. The base of tonka bean absolute, vanilla and amber carries the sweetness into an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and summer is rarely chosen. It is linked most often with evenings and nights out. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a fair share also call it masculine.

Star of the Season

8.2

Orlov · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Orlov Star of the Season is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on plum, date and neroli and settles into labdanum, amber and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. More voters read it as feminine than masculine, but a fair number call it masculine. The top is fruity plum and date with a lightly floral neroli. In the heart, white cedarwood and ambrette add a woody, powdery softness. The base of labdanum, amber, vanilla and tonka bean absolute dries down gourmand, resinous and oriental.

Flame of Gold

8.1

Orlov · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Orlov Flame of Gold is a unisex scent built on dark chocolate, tonka bean and suede, resting on a warm, sweet base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Sweet, spicy and woody accords set the tone. It opens with violet leaf, pink pepper and bergamot. Oak wood and amyris form a woody heart. In the base, chocolate and tonka add a creamy, powdery sweetness, while suede brings a leathery edge.

Sea of Light

7.6

Orlov · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Orlov Sea of Light is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent built on bergamot leaf, bitter orange and grapefruit, and it leans towards easy daytime wear. It opens with those three citrus notes, fresh, slightly bitter and green. In the heart, black pepper adds a little spice and jasmine a soft floral touch. Patchouli, vetiver and amber carry the base, keeping the aquatic, green feel while the scent turns a little sweeter and creamy. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out chosen less often. Simone Andreoli Moorea and FOMO A Fraghead's Asylum have a close profile.

Star of the Season Elixir

7.9

Orlov · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Orlov Star of the Season Elixir is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy gourmand feel; it has been discontinued, but its warm character suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer trail behind. It leans towards evening and daily wear, and can also work for leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters tend to read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Iris, patchouli, vanilla and almond form its backbone. Iris brings the floral, powdery side, vanilla and almond carry the sweetness and creamy texture, and patchouli adds a woody, spicy depth. The resinous and oriental accords give the whole a warm finish.

Empower You

6.2

Orlov · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Orlov Empower You is a unisex scent where fresh citrus and florals meet a sweet, woody base, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. It opens bright and fruity with blackcurrant, mandarin orange, ginger and grapefruit. In the heart, geranium, Bulgarian rose and jasmine sambac absolute add a soft floral layer. The base settles on musk, cedarwood and patchouli, with frankincense deepening it slightly. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these figures as tentative. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then business, with sport and evening also getting some votes. Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace and Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman have a close profile.

Hope

6.5

Orlov · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Orlov Hope is a unisex scent that opens with violet leaf, Calabrian bergamot and pink pepper, then moves into a floral, fruity heart of osmanthus, peach and rose. The top is green and bright: violet leaf brings freshness, bergamot adds lift and pink pepper a light edge. In the heart, osmanthus, peach and rose soften things into a fruity floral. The base of musk, cedarwood and patchouli leaves a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small. The fresh, green and gentle profile suits everyday wear and works for men and women alike. Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame (Eau de Parfum) and Friedemodin Jardin Mystique have a close note and accord profile.

Orlov

7.6

Orlov · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Orlov pairs a fruity opening of blackcurrant, bitter orange and raspberry with a floral heart of rose and jasmine sambac, and is made for women. The fruit leads at first: blackcurrant, bitter orange and raspberry give a lively start. In the heart, rose and jasmine sambac set the floral character, and musk and woody notes soften the base. The overall impression is sweet, powdery and creamy, with a spicy edge in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to fall and spring, and to evenings and nights out, though leisure and business wear also get votes. Scentologia Soli.flore. and Volnay Perlerette have a close profile.

The Best Of Me

6.5

Orlov · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Orlov The Best Of Me is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, lightly powdery texture. Bergamot and mandarin orange keep the top bright, while Pomarose® and rose bring a floral, fruity heart. In the base, tonka bean, roasted sesame, roasted barley and bran absolute add a sweet, creamy warmth, and Haitian vetiver with patchouli supply a green, earthy balance. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both women and men, and its fresh-sweet balance suits everyday wear.

Golden Prince

7.2

Orlov · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Orlov Golden Prince is a men's fragrance that pairs a sweet, spicy streak with a woody, resinous and smoky base. Juniper berry, pink pepper and grapefruit open it fresh with a slight edge. In the heart, nutmeg, cedarwood and frankincense bring out the spice and resin. Vetiver, sandalwood and cashmeran then leave a dry, soft, smoky woodiness underneath. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of ratings is small, so this is a tentative picture. The scent runs along a masculine line. L'Occitane en Provence Cèdre Encens / Eau des Baux and Lattafa Asad Elixir share a close profile.

Blue Lili

6.8

Orlov · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Orlov Blue Lili is a fresh green floral for women, set against a powdery, faintly smoky and leathery backdrop. It opens with rosebud and green notes, and the heart of blackcurrant, black rose and peach adds a fruity sweetness. In the base, vetiver, ambroxan and leather dry it down into a smoky, leathery footing. Spicy and powdery touches keep the fresh feel from turning too sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters don't tie it to one moment: leisure, night out, daily and business wear all draw similar shares, so it moves easily between casual days and evenings. Chanel Bel Respiro and Balenciaga L'Essence have a close profile.

Orlov Elixir

7.5

Orlov · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Orlov Elixir is a sweet, creamy floral oriental that suits evenings and nights out; it is a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one whole. Jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom and iris build a floral core, while vanilla and amber sweeten it and add a resinous, spicy warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small share. Night out and evening are the leading occasions, followed by leisure and business. Henry Jacques Myosotis and Boucheron Boucheron have a close profile.

Cross of Asia

7.3

Orlov · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Orlov Cross of Asia is a unisex fragrance that pairs citrus and fruit freshness with a soft floral and woody base. It opens bright and lightly sweet with bergamot, yuzu and apple. In the heart, rose absolute and water jasmine add a gentle floral note that softens the citrus edge. The base of white musk, white cedarwood and amberwood settles into a creamy, woody dryness, with a spicy touch in the background. Its profile is close to Fragrance Du Bois Solstis and Dumo Luxury Perfume Commodus.

Orlov · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Orlov · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic