Ascendant Intense
“Ascendant Intense by Oriflame is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a warm spicy, amber composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Julien Rasquinet's Ascendant Intense, launched in 2021 by Oriflame, is a composition that balances bright citrus and aromatic notes with warm spices and woody undertones. The blood orange and black cardamom create an initial burst of freshness and complexity, while the cinnamon and clary sage add depth and warmth. As it settles, amber and labdanum provide a rich, enveloping base that feels both modern and lasting.
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Application Tips
This fragrance blooms best with a moderate application. The initial burst of blood orange and black cardamom fades quickly, so ensure you capture that first wave of freshness before it gives way to the rich base notes. Ideal for evenings when you want warmth without overpowering presence.
Julien Rasquinet
Founding perfumer · 64 fragrances
Julien Rasquinet’s life took a decisive turn when his father met nose extraordinaire Pierre Bourdon, by accident in an airport. Rasquinet who didn’t know anything about perfumery beyond his own passion for it, called Bourdon, who decided to take him instead of thousands of other candidates to be his last student, and bare his legacy, as Edmond Roudnitska had done with him. Call it perfumer’s intuition.
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The story behind the bottle.
The heat of an urban evening after a brisk walk — the contrast between fresh air and warm city lights.
Fig. 01 — Ascendant Intense, Oriflame
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