Orlane 1978 EDT

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Derrick

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Orlane Derrick is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1978. Derrick opens with Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme, and Tarragon, settles into a heart of Caraway, Cedar, Patchouli, and Pine, and dries down to a base of Clean Musk, Labdanum, Incense, and Coumarin. Orlane's Derrick carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Derrick is a divisive, old-school gem. It's got that classic masculine punch, but while some find it an enduring masterpiece of spicy woods, others just get watered-down disappointment. Definitely not a blind buy unless you live for vintage vibes.
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  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
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Derrick 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
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:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its classic, spicy-woody profile makes it too assertive for a modern office, but its moderate performance suits casual outings and dates. Reviewers often mention it for leisure and evening wear, especially in cooler weather, fitting a more relaxed but still put-together vibe.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Derrick opens with a bracing, aromatic herbal blast of lavender, rosemary, and thyme, a true nod to its fougere roots. This quickly gives way to a spiced-up heart where caraway, pepper, and nutmeg weave through robust cedar and pine, lending it a distinctly woody, almost rugged character. The dry down introduces a smoother, more contemplative side with clean musk, labdanum, and incense, softened by a hint of coumarin, leaving a warm, sophisticated trail.

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