Oriflame 2012 EDT

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Flamboyant Prive

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Oriflame Flamboyant Prive is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Flamboyant Prive opens with Fruity Notes, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Salt, Sea Water, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Oriflame's Flamboyant Prive carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive and somewhat underwhelming, with some finding it a pleasant, salty aquatic and others experiencing barely any scent at all. Don't blind buy unless you like a gamble.
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Flamboyant Prive 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
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate performance and fresh, subtle character make it suitable for casual wear and everyday use, including the office or a light workout. However, its understated nature means it won't stand out for formal events or intense date nights.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a fleeting burst of bright citrus from mandarin and bergamot, quickly ushering in a distinct salty, oceanic heart. This marine accord is softened by a hint of green geranium. The dry down is a subtle, woody base of vetiver and oakmoss, grounded by a clean musk that keeps it from veering too deeply into the aquatic cliche.

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