Oriflame 2010 EDP

F £ Acquired

Mirage

by Françoise Caron

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Oriflame Mirage is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Françoise Caron. Mirage opens with Orange, Mandarin, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Oriflame's Mirage carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This discontinued gem from Oriflame is a divisive beast: some hail it as a unique, spicy masterpiece that smells expensive, while others find its strong elemi note too medicinal or heavy. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but fans are clamouring for its return.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Cozy
Mirage 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Mirage is a strong, long-lasting fragrance with significant sillage, making it unsuitable for an office environment. Its rich, spicy oriental profile and 'sexy' perception from reviewers lend themselves perfectly to date nights and formal events, particularly in cooler weather. It's too heavy for sport and generally too assertive for everyday casual wear, though some enjoy its unique character at all times.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Mirage kicks off with a vibrant, juicy citrus burst of orange and mandarin, quickly deepened by the resinous, slightly spicy elemi. The heart introduces a rich, aromatic blend of vetiver, rose, and jasmine, adding a green, earthy florality. As it dries down, a warm, sensual base of amber, vanilla, and sandalwood emerges, creating a mysterious and intoxicating oriental trail.

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Complement

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