Laurent Mazzone Parfums 2012 Extrait

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Sensual Orchid

by Jérôme Epinette

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Laurent Mazzone Parfums Sensual Orchid is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Jérôme Epinette. Sensual Orchid opens with Mandarin, Neroli, and Almond, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Cedar, and Vanilla. Laurent Mazzone Parfums's Sensual Orchid carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a truly divisive scent; some call it a 'masterpiece' of luxurious, creamy florals and vanilla, while others are entirely underwhelmed, finding it generic or too sweet. It's either your dream gourmand floral or a 'pretentious fabric softener'.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Romantic
  • Luxurious
  • Sweet
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Sensual Orchid Extrait 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and intense sweetness make it less suitable for the office or sport. However, its 'sensual' and 'luxurious' character, frequently described as a 'date night' or 'wedding perfume', makes it ideal for romantic evenings and 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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Sensual Orchid opens with a bright, subtly bitter almond mixed with a hint of citrus from mandarin and neroli, quickly ushering in a lush floral heart. Orchid, jasmine, peony, ylang-ylang, and heliotrope create a rich, sweet bouquet, which then settles into a creamy, warm base of vanilla and benzoin, rounded out by soft musk and a touch of cedar. The overall effect is a sweet, almost gourmand floral.

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