Orlov Paris 2018 EDP

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Bright Red

by Dorothée Piot

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Orlov Paris Bright Red is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Dorothée Piot. Bright Red opens with Cashmere Wood, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Rose, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Patchouli. Orlov Paris's Bright Red carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a wildcard - some call it pure sex, others a headache. Expect a potent, wine-soaked rose and incense blend that might just leave some feeling a bit boozy. Definitely not for the shy or light-handed.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Edgy
  • Fresh
  • Feminine
  • Sweet
  • Elegant
Bright Red 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The strong, heady nature of the rose and incense notes, combined with its intensity, makes it ill-suited for the office or casual, close-quarters situations. It shines on a date or formal evening where its bold character can truly be appreciated.

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

  • 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

Bright Red opens with the hazy, soft warmth of cashmere wood before diving headfirst into a rich, jammy rose. Waves of earthy incense and vetiver soon follow, mingling with creamy sandalwood and a deep, dark patchouli. The dry down settles into a musky, cedar-laced embrace, reminiscent of aged red wine.

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