Oriens Eau de Parfum bottle Oriens
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2010 Year 2010
££ Price Tier £
Play It Lovely Eau de Parfum bottle Play It Lovely

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oriens
A divisive fruitchouli that splits opinion: some hail it as an elegant, grown-up take on Miss Dior Cherie, while others find it too bitter, syrupy and forgettable. Its striking jewel-like bottle promises more than the juice delivers for some.
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Our Verdict - Play It Lovely
This budget-friendly fruity floral is a surprisingly pleasant, if uncomplicated, scent that's a consensus crowd-pleaser for light wear. Don't expect groundbreaking complexity or room-filling sillage, but it’s a perfectly 'lovely' everyday option, especially for the price.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 9%
Floral 31% 28%
Fruity 23% 19%
Green 6% 4%
Sweet 39% 35%
Warm 6% 9%
Woody 5% 6%
Earthy 12% 13%
Animalic 6% 5%
Fresh 6% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oriens EdP
Play It Lovely EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 33% vs 30%
Amber 18% vs 32%
Only in Play It Lovely
Tonka Bean 37%

Accords

Oriens Play It Lovely
100%
Fruity
100%
95%
Sweet
90%
58%
White Floral
77%
51%
Citrus
69%
68%
Patchouli
47%
61%
Woody
48%
Amber
60%
Fresh
60%
Floral
58%
Tuberose
55%
Vanilla
46%
45%
Earthy
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
95%
90%
White Floral shared
58%
77%
Citrus shared
51%
69%
Patchouli shared
68%
47%
61%
Amber shared
48%
60%
60%
58%
55%
46%
45%

Performance

Oriens Play It Lovely
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oriens

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Oriens has moderate to strong sillage and good longevity, making it a bit much for the office unless applied sparingly. Its sweet and warm facets with a 'grown up' feel are perfect for dates and formal events, though some find it lacks uniqueness for those settings. It's a bit too refined for casual wear and definitely not suited for sport.

Play It Lovely

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and light, inoffensive character make it ideal for casual wear or the office. It's not strong enough for formal events, but fresh and clean enough for a quick spritz before light sports, though projection remains discreet.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
91%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, White Floral accords and Patchouli, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oriens
Play It Lovely
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