Oriflame 2012 EDT

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Espionage

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Oriflame Espionage is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Espionage opens with Brandy, Red Wine, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Amber, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Oriflame's Espionage carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Espionage is a unique, divisive beast - some call it a hidden diamond, others a headache in a bottle. If you're after something genuinely different and aren't afraid of a boozy, marine twist, it's worth a sniff. Not for the faint-hearted or crowd-pleaser obsessed.
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Espionage 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:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and distinctive boozy-aquatic profile make it a strong contender for dates and casual evenings, where its uniqueness can shine. It's a bit too bold and unconventional for a typical office setting, and definitely not suited for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Espionage opens with an audacious, rich blend of brandy and red wine, immediately setting a sophisticated yet unusual tone. This boozy introduction is quickly cut by a vibrant, salty sea accord and the herbal freshness of clary sage, creating an unexpected duality. As it settles, a warm amber emerges, softening the edges before giving way to a grounded base of dry cedar and earthy vetiver, maintaining a subtle freshness throughout.

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