Oriflame 2022 EDP

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Nordic Waters for Him

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Oriflame Nordic Waters for Him is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Nordic Waters for Him opens with Lemon, Mandarin, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Violet Leaf, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Oakmoss. Oriflame's Nordic Waters for Him carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this one's all Mediterranean citrus, not brooding Nordic seas. A light, inoffensive aquatic that's perfect for a quick refresh, but don't expect it to make much of a splash past your skin.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Calm
  • Clean
  • Masculine
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Nordic Waters for Him 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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Given its light sillage and poor longevity, this is best suited for casual, close-contact situations or as an after-shower spritz. The fresh, inoffensive character makes it a safe office choice, but it lacks the presence for formal events or 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

It opens with a zesty, bright burst of lemon and mandarin, spiced ever so lightly with cardamom. Soon, salty marine notes emerge, blended with the green freshness of violet leaf, keeping it firmly in fresh territory. The base settles into a clean, musky cedar with a hint of earthy oakmoss, maintaining a subtle, close-to-the-skin presence throughout.

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