Oriflame 2021 EDP

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Ascendant Intense

by Julien Rasquinet

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Oriflame Ascendant Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Julien Rasquinet. Ascendant Intense opens with Blood Orange, Petitgrain, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cinnamon, Clary Sage, and Guarana, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Labdanum. Oriflame's Ascendant Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A reliable, crowd-pleasing spicy amber with a citrus zest. It's often compared to Versace Eros, but Ascendant Intense stands on its own as a great value, versatile scent, though its sillage is on the modest side.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Sweet
  • Feminine
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Ascendant Intense 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
Also Works:
Spring Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Given its moderate sillage and warm spicy profile, this fragrance is suitable for the office where it won't overpower. It excels on dates or casually due to its inviting and masculine aroma, but might be too intense for rigorous sport or not quite formal enough for very strict black-tie 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.

In standard patch-test panels

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

Ascendant Intense opens with a bright, zesty burst of blood orange and petitgrain, quickly tempered by the exotic warmth of cardamom. This citrus-spice blend smoothly transitions into a heart of fiery cinnamon, a unique touch of guarana for an almost nutty nuance, and the herbal precision of clary sage. The base settles into a rich, inviting amber, deepened by the resinous labdanum and grounding cedar, creating a long-lasting, alluring trail.

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