08/05/2016

Oriane
114 Reviews

Oriane
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3
Lovely Iris and Sandalwood Centric Fragrance
Top Notes: Jasmine, Bergamot, Grapefruit.
Heart Notes: Iris, Nutmeg, Clove, Rose, Orchid.
Base Notes: Musk, Sandalwood.
This is a surprisingly lovely fragrance. Somehow, I am always surprised by good Avon fragrances, and I suppose that is because not all of them are very well done, but this one certainly is well done. The iris, sandalwood, and musk notes seem to take centre stage on my skin, but I also detect a rich jasmine note as well. Incense is not a listed note, but I believe I detect incense as well. I do not clearly detect the other notes. I do not detect any nutmeg or cloves, but this fragrance is so well blended that it may just be that my inexpert nose cannot tease them out. In any case, this is definitely a winner for Avon. I cannot understand why it was discontinued. I think it is best for Autumn, Winter, and chilly Springs. It would be cloying in hot, humid weather. It also strikes me as more of an evening fragrance and somewhat formal. It smells much more expensive than one would think.
Sillage, projection, and longevity are all moderate+. The bottle is cute, too. If you like the listed notes, this one is worth a try. One thing that some wearers may not like about it is that it is a bit "perfumey." I am not bothered by this fact. I would repurchase this one.
Fragrance: 7.5/10
Longevity: 7/10
Projection: 7/10
Sillage: 7/10
Heart Notes: Iris, Nutmeg, Clove, Rose, Orchid.
Base Notes: Musk, Sandalwood.
This is a surprisingly lovely fragrance. Somehow, I am always surprised by good Avon fragrances, and I suppose that is because not all of them are very well done, but this one certainly is well done. The iris, sandalwood, and musk notes seem to take centre stage on my skin, but I also detect a rich jasmine note as well. Incense is not a listed note, but I believe I detect incense as well. I do not clearly detect the other notes. I do not detect any nutmeg or cloves, but this fragrance is so well blended that it may just be that my inexpert nose cannot tease them out. In any case, this is definitely a winner for Avon. I cannot understand why it was discontinued. I think it is best for Autumn, Winter, and chilly Springs. It would be cloying in hot, humid weather. It also strikes me as more of an evening fragrance and somewhat formal. It smells much more expensive than one would think.
Sillage, projection, and longevity are all moderate+. The bottle is cute, too. If you like the listed notes, this one is worth a try. One thing that some wearers may not like about it is that it is a bit "perfumey." I am not bothered by this fact. I would repurchase this one.
Fragrance: 7.5/10
Longevity: 7/10
Projection: 7/10
Sillage: 7/10