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Eau de Cartier Essence d'Orange

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Cartier Eau de Cartier Essence d'Orange is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2010. Eau de Cartier Essence d'Orange opens with Bergamot and Orange, settles into a heart of Violet, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood and Patchouli. Cartier's Eau de Cartier Essence d'Orange carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A truly lovely citrus that's divisive purely due to its abysmal performance. If you want a fleeting, intimate orange-wood scent and don't mind reapplying constantly, this is a beautiful, easy-to-wear choice.
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Eau de Cartier Essence d'Orange Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange62%
Bergamot38%
Heartas listed
Violet100%
Baseas listed
Virginia Cedarwood60%
Patchouli40%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate sillage and clean, fresh scent make it perfect for office or casual wear where you don't want to overwhelm. However, its poor longevity limits its suitability for formal events or dates unless you're prepared for constant reapplication.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with a bright, natural burst of juicy orange and zesty bergamot, creating an uplifting and fresh introduction. As it settles, a soft, powdery violet emerges, blending seamlessly with the initial citrus. The dry down introduces a clean, subtly woody cedar alongside a gentle, earthy patchouli, grounding the fragrance in a refined, understated manner.

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