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Orage Eau de Parfum bottle Orage EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender F
2018 Year 2023
££££ Price Tier £
Code Viola Nectar Eau de Parfum bottle Code Viola Nectar EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Orage EDP
Louis Vuitton's Orage. This 'thunderstorm in a bottle' is a beautifully crafted fresh-earthy scent, though its divisive performance makes the eye-watering price tag a bitter pill to swallow for many. You'll either adore its unique, understated elegance or resent its poor longevity.
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Our Verdict - Code Viola Nectar EDP
If you're a fan of powdery violet florals, this elegant blend is a safe bet. It's a classy crowd-pleaser that delivers sophisticated charm without trying too hard.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Orage EDP
Code Viola Nectar EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 51% vs 100%
Only in Orage
Grapefruit 49%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 27% vs 57%
Only in Code Viola Nectar
Cedar 43%

Accords

Orage Code Viola Nectar
100%
Citrus
61%
Powdery
100%
Musky
82%
65%
Woody
81%
61%
Aromatic
45%
Patchouli
61%
60%
Fresh Spicy
46%
51%
Earthy
46%
Floral
50%
Citrus shared
100%
61%
100%
82%
Woody shared
65%
81%
61%
Patchouli shared
45%
61%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
46%
51%
Floral shared
46%
50%

Performance

Orage Code Viola Nectar
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Room-filling
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Orage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its fresh, understated nature makes it ideal for office and casual wear, providing a clean scent bubble without being intrusive. While it has an elegant dry down, its often-reported poor projection and longevity mean it might not make the desired impact in a formal or date setting.

Code Viola Nectar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its soft and clean profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, providing a pleasant aura without being intrusive. While it has an elegant touch for formal events, its gentle projection might be lost, and it's certainly not built for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Orage EDP
Code Viola Nectar EDP
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