Orlov Paris 2015 EDP

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Sea of Light

by Dominique Ropion

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Orlov Paris Sea of Light is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Dominique Ropion. Sea of Light opens with Citrus, Lemon, Mandarin, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Peach and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Salt, Sea Water, and Musk. Orlov Paris's Sea of Light carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Sea of Light is a citrus aquatic caught in a reformulation drama. If you can hunt down an original bottle, you're in for a bright, fresh, and subtly fruity marine experience. Tread carefully with newer versions, as they might just be a shadow of its former self, unfortunately leaning into generic shave foam territory for some.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
Sea of Light 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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

With its fresh, clean, and often close-to-skin projection, this scent is ideal for casual wear and safe for office environments. While it holds up for dates, its aquatic nature might feel too informal for highly formal settings, and it performs well enough for light activity without being overtly 'sporty'.

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

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

Imagine peeling a juicy orange by the sea, the zest mingling with a fresh, salty breeze. This scent opens with a burst of vibrant lemon and mandarin, quickly softened by sweet peach and tart blackcurrant. As it settles, a clean, airy marine accord with a hint of musk emerges, creating a luminous, understated aquatic experience that avoids typical seaweed notes, ending in a delicate, slightly sweet finish.

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