Oriflame 2007 EDP

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Ascendant

by Vincent Schaller

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Oriflame Ascendant is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Vincent Schaller. Ascendant opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Lavender, Rosemary, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Cypress, and Vanilla. Oriflame's Ascendant carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Ascendant is a subtly sensual, clean vanilla scent that leaves many wanting more. It's a proper compliment-getter, but its poor performance means the magic often fades long before the night is over. A real 'love it or hate it' scent.
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  • Sensual
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Ascendant Eau de Parfum 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:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its subtle nature and poor projection make it ideal for close encounters like dates or casual wear, where others will only catch whiffs up close. The lack of intensity means it's also office-friendly, but its vanilla sweetness isn't suited to formal events or sports.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

It opens with a fresh, spicy zest of ginger, cardamom, and a bright citrus blend, quickly settling into an aromatic heart of lavender and herbaceous rosemary. The dry down is where Ascendant truly shines, marrying a smooth, slightly smoky vanilla with creamy tonka bean, grounded by earthy vetiver and cedar. It's a surprisingly sophisticated composition for something so divisive.

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