Orientica 2018 EDP

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Orientica Best is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Best opens with Green Notes, Rose, and Cotton Candy, settles into a heart of Citrus, Woody Notes, and Leather, and dries down to a base of Musk, Resins, Amber, and Labdanum. Orientica's Best carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

If your dad wore a citrusy aftershave in the 80s, this might give you a hit of nostalgia - or send you running for the hills. It's a divisive one, playing on that fresh shaving cream vibe, but surprisingly pulls a crowd for its Aventus-adjacent charm.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Energetic
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Inspired by
Aventus by Creed
4%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes41%
Cotton Candy34%
Rose25%
Heartas listed
Citrus42%
Woody Notes35%
Leather23%
Baseas listed
Amber25%
Labdanum25%
Musk25%
Resins25%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and active settings. While the citrus opening is invigorating, the later leather and amber notes prevent it from being a strictly formal scent.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Best opens with a sharp, invigorating hit of citrus, softened by a faint whisper of rose and a green, almost juicy freshness. As it settles, a clean, slightly rugged leather emerges, intertwined with a contemporary woody core. The dry-down delivers a comforting warmth, thanks to resinous amber and a velvety musk, grounding the initial zing with a sophisticated, slightly addictive depth.

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