Oriflame 2011 EDT

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Architect

by Alexis Dadier

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Oriflame Architect is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, created by Alexis Dadier. Architect opens with Canadian Hemlock, Lemon, Cardamom, and Wormwood, settles into a heart of Sequoia, Cedar, and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Tobacco. Oriflame's Architect carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A beloved-but-discontinued woody-tobacco gem that punches well above its weight class. Considered by many as superior to Burberry London, this scent has garnered a cult following for its deep, refined character, despite its often-cited lacklustre performance.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Confident
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Architect 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
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 Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its refined woody-tobacco profile and moderate projection make it suitable for formal settings and dates, as noted by reviewers. While some found it acceptable for the office, its warmth and depth lean away from a daily casual or sport wear.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

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

Architect is a sophisticated woody-aromatic that opens with a tart, bright lemon kick, quickly joined by the dry, slightly medicinal whisper of wormwood and the green, resinous Canadian hemlock. It deepens into a rich heart of sequoia, cedar, and guaiac wood, creating a dense, almost architectural woodiness. The base unfolds with an elegant tobacco note, earthy patchouli, and a subtle vetiver, forming a warm, refined embrace that's far from the typical sweet pipe tobacco.

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