Oriens Eau de Parfum vs Visa Eau de Parfum

Oriens

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2010	Year	2007
££	Price Tier	££

Visa

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Oriens

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Visa

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oriens Eau de Parfum

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.

Favourite

Our Verdict - Visa Eau de Parfum

Visa is a beautiful, complex fruity-woody marvel for those who want to smell sophisticated without sacrificing any sexiness. It's often compared to Angel, but usually with the caveat that Visa is the classier, more refined older sister. Though there's some love-it-or-hate-it debate, the adoration is overwhelming.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	7%	10%
Floral	31%	24%
Fruity	23%	16%
Green	6%	8%
Sweet	39%	30%
Warm	6%	6%
Woody	5%	11%
Earthy	12%	14%
Animalic	6%	6%
Fresh	6%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Oriens EdP

Visa EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Raspberry 40% Blackcurrant 33% Mandarin 27%

Top Notes

Peach 28% Pear 24% Violet Leaf 17% Mandarin 16% Bergamot 14%

Heart Notes

Jasmine 100%

Shared Notes

Mandarin 26% vs 16%

Only in Oriens Eau de Parfum

Raspberry 40% Blackcurrant 33%

Only in Visa Eau de Parfum

Peach 28% Pear 24% Violet Leaf 17% Bergamot 14%

Only in Oriens Eau de Parfum

Jasmine 100%

Only in Visa Eau de Parfum

Ylang-Ylang 28% Immortelle 25% Rose 24% Orange Blossom 24%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 33% vs 17%

Vanilla 16% vs 17%

Only in Oriens Eau de Parfum

Praline 31% Amber 19%

Only in Visa Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 16% Leather 15% Sandalwood 13% Oakmoss 11% Vetiver 11%

Accords

Oriens Eau de Parfum Visa Eau de Parfum

100%

Fruity

85%

61%

Woody

100%

95%

Sweet

99%

49%

Warm Spicy

85%

Vanilla

77%

68%

Patchouli

66%

45%

Earthy

64%

51%

Citrus

63%

48%

Amber

62%

Leather

61%

58%

White Floral

Fruity shared

100%

85%

Woody shared

61%

100%

Sweet shared

95%

99%

Warm Spicy shared

49%

85%

Vanilla

77%

Patchouli shared

68%

66%

Earthy shared

45%

64%

Citrus shared

51%

63%

Amber shared

48%

62%

Leather

61%

White Floral

58%

Performance

Oriens Eau de Parfum Visa Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Oriens Eau de Parfum

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.

Visa Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its strong projection and rich sweetness make it less suitable for office wear, but its undeniable elegance and sensual undertones are perfect for dates and formal events. Reviewers often highlight its sophisticated yet sexy character, making it fitting for intimate evenings or making a powerful impression.