Eau de Toilette2017
Orange Affair
Marie SalamagneThe nose · 198 fragrances · also made Black Opium Le Parfum (2022)Portrait →

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Carolina Herrera  ·  Sold as unisex

Orange Affair

The first bite of a freshly picked orange, where the vibrant zest meets subtle floral undertones and a hint of almond.

4.0566 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprint
citruswhite floralsweetgreenaromatic
Orange AffairPremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessSporty Citrus · Michael KorsMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares mandarin orange, orange blossom and musk8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate18% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak9%
Weak9%
Moderate64%
Long lasting15%
Eternal3%
SillageModerate20% say strong or enormous
Intimate20%
Moderate60%
Strong8%
Enormous13%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

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When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine11%
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Unisex69%
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Feminine20%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2017, Orange Affair by Carolina Herrera is a vibrant Floral Fruity fragrance that captures the essence of citrus freshness and floral sweetness. The composition opens with bright notes of Citron and Mandarin Orange, followed by the green aromatic nuances of Petitgrain. As it develops, Orange Blossom introduces a delicate floral element, while Rhubarb adds an unexpected touch of tartness. Almond and Tonka Bean bring warmth and depth to the heart, before settling into a sweet, musky base that lingers softly on the skin.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance with two light sprays to capture its full range. The bright citrus opening will fade within an hour, but the warm, sweet base notes will linger throughout the day. Best suited for daytime wear when you want a fresh, uplifting scent.

Fig. 01 — Orange Affair, Carolina Herrera

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03 · The nose

Marie Salamagne

Florals reimagined

Marie Salamagne is a perfumer at Firmenich whose name has become synonymous with some of the most talked-about fragrances of the past decade.

198fragrances
Frenchnationality

Designer Carolina Herrera

More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela

Orange AffairEmporio Armani He
Try it layered

With Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani He

Adds powdery, woody and musky; shares tonka bean.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.05/ 5 · 66 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 8%.

Love30%
Like52%
OK11%
Dislike8%
Hate0%
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