Orientica 2018 Edp

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Sara

Orientica Sara is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. The fragrance opens with Rose, Pomegranate, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Woody, and Amber, and dries down to a base of Musk, Brown Sugar, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Sara: Acquired

An absolute blind-buy gem for gourmand lovers. Sara is a deceptively simple sweet rose that develops into something far more complex and addictive on skin. Don't let the low price fool you, this punches well above its weight.
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  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Elegant
Sara Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 22%
Fruity 7%
Green 2%
Sweet 39%
Warm 20%
Woody 11%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 14%
Fresh 5%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Sweet
100%
Rose
88%
Vanilla
83%
Powdery
60%
Amber
59%

Notes

Top Notes

Rose 41% Pomegranate 30% Saffron 29%

Heart Notes

Amber 43% Jasmine 29% Woody 29%

Base Notes

Brown Sugar 37% Vanilla 37% Musk 26%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet and resinous profile makes it highly suitable for dates and elegant casual wear, enhancing its sensual appeal. While not explicitly an office scent, its moderate projection allows for careful daytime use; however, its gourmand sweetness might be too much for very formal settings or active wear.

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About

Opens with a sweet yet slightly sharp burst of rose and juicy pomegranate, given a subtle exotic edge by saffron. As it settles, a warm, woody amber heart emerges, blending seamlessly with the initial sweetness. The dry down is where Sara truly shines, evolving into a creamy, comforting embrace of brown sugar, vanilla, and soft musk, reminiscent of a refined Middle Eastern dessert. The rose, though present, is beautifully integrated rather than dominant, allowing the rich gourmand facets to take centre stage.

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