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Midsummer Woman

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Oriflame Midsummer Woman is an Eau de Parfum, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Midsummer Woman opens with Floral Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Violet, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Oriflame's Midsummer Woman carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This aquatic floral is a divisive one. Fans eulogise its fresh, airy charm, perfect for hot days. Detractors are less kind, complaining it smells like a chemical cleaner or generic citrus. A classic example of reformulation angst.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Bright
  • Soft
Midsummer Woman 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, airy, and aquatic nature makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in hot weather, and perfectly suited for sport. While it's light enough for office wear, its perceived lack of longevity and 'cleaning product' association for some makes it less ideal for formal or romantic settings.

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
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Imagine a midsummer shower during a heatwave - that's Midsummer Woman. It opens with a splash of melon, bergamot, and lemon, sharpened by green grass and a hint of rainwater. The heart blooms with delicate rose, lily of the valley, and violet, softened by juicy raspberry and apricot. It settles into a comforting base of musk, sandalwood, and a touch of grounding vetiver.

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