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Plush orange blossom over a rich, resinous amber base with ylang-ylang and jasmine heart. A vintage-feeling floral-amber that punches well above its £10 budget tier - confident evening territory.
This 90s drugstore classic is a surprisingly divisive amber bomb that punches well above its weight. Love it for its warm, sweet nostalgia or label it a dated migraine trigger; either way, it smells far pricier than it is.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 13% |
| Floral | 48% | 42% |
| Fruity | 4% | 5% |
| Green | 1% | 2% |
| Sweet | 33% | 25% |
| Warm | 15% | 12% |
| Woody | 9% | 9% |
| Earthy | 7% | 7% |
| Animalic | 14% | 13% |
| Fresh | 7% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The amber-resinous base and lush yellow-floral heart land their best in fall and winter when warm, plush florals project well. The orange blossom keeps it from feeling heavy, allowing some spring crossover; high summer is too humid for the resinous depth.
Occasions
Moderate sillage and a vintage-floral amber character suit dates, evenings, and dressy casual wear. Modest enough for office but ideally suited for something more memorable; not for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warm, amber-heavy profile and moderate sillage make it suitable for casual wear and dates, where softness is key. While many describe it as versatile, the strength of the amber and incense means it's less ideal for formal events or aggressive office environments.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Citrus, White Floral accords and Orange Blossom, Woody notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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