Orlov Paris 2020 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Walk On The Wild Side

by Jordi Fernández

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Orlov Paris Walk On The Wild Side is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Jordi Fernández. Walk On The Wild Side opens with Bergamot, Cypress, Pink Pepper, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Amber, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Vetiver, and Caramel. Orlov Paris's Walk On The Wild Side carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive scent that evokes strong opinions, Walk On The Wild Side is an audacious leather-saffron blend. It's often compared to Baccarat Rouge 540, but many reckon this one's even better - if you can handle its intense projection and staying power.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
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Walk On The Wild Side 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

Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, this fragrance is generally too potent for the office. It truly shines for evening wear, especially on dates, and makes a bold statement at formal events without being overly stuffy. It's definitely not a casual or sport scent.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Walk On The Wild Side opens with a punchy kick of fresh cypress and spicy ginger, quickly giving way to the star of the show: a rich, almost animalic leather softened by the sweet, airy touch of iris and saffron. As it settles, a surprising caramel note emerges, adding a gourmand warmth to the leathery base, rounded out with earthy vetiver and enveloping musk. It's complex, bold, and unapologetically long-lasting.

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