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Celine Oriental Summer

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Celine Celine Oriental Summer is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003. Celine Oriental Summer opens with Mandarin, Pepper, and Almond, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Celine's Celine Oriental Summer carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - Celine Oriental Summer is anything but a typical summer scent. It's a surprisingly divisive almond-pepper concoction that swings between playful fruitiness and woody pencil shavings, leaving some enchanted and others entirely underwhelmed.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
  • Sensual
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Celine Oriental Summer Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for close encounters, and while it's not a typical office scent, its unique character could work. It's too distinct and warm for sport, and its playful nature might be a bit much for formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

This one kicks off with a lively burst of mandarin, quickly spiced up by a noticeable pepper note, softened by a creamy almond. The heart unveils a floral trio of jasmine, iris, and heliotrope, adding a powdery, almost waxy nuance that some liken to crayons. As it settles, a warm, inviting base of amber, sandalwood, and vanilla emerges, offering a gentle, incense-like warmth that feels more autumnal than summery.

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