2022
Orange Smoke
Annick MénardoThe nose · 109 fragrances · also made Bottled Absolu (2024)Portrait →

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Dries Van Noten  ·  Sold as unisex

Orange Smoke

The quiet confidence of an evening spent in thoughtful conversation over candlelit cocktails, where the scent of orange and incense intertwine.

3.91100 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
citruswhite floralambersmokybalsamicwarm spicy
Orange Smoke

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate16% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak0%
Weak19%
Moderate65%
Long lasting16%
Eternal0%
SillageModerate6% say strong or enormous
Intimate13%
Moderate81%
Strong6%
Enormous0%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine2%
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Unisex74%
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Feminine25%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Orange Smoke by Dries Van Noten, launched in 2022 and crafted by Annick Menardo, is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that seamlessly blends the freshness of citrus with smoky warmth. The composition opens with bright mandarin orange and neroli before transitioning into a heart of jasmine and orange blossom. This floral elegance is then enveloped by an intricate base of incense, myrrh, musk, and balsamic notes, creating a complex interplay between crisp freshness and warm, smoky depth.

How to wear it

Apply Orange Smoke with a light touch — it develops quickly into its smoky base notes. The fragrance is best worn close to skin for a personal warmth rather than projecting widely. It holds up well through the evening without needing frequent reapplications.

Fig. 01 — Orange Smoke, Dries Van Noten

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03 · The nose

Annick Ménardo

Three decades at Firmenich

Annick Ménardo is a French perfumer who has worked for the fragrance house Firmenich since 1991, building a long career within one of the industry's major laboratories.

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Designer Dries Van Noten

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Try it layered

With Dries Van Noten Bitter Splash

Adds woody, fresh spicy and powdery; shares two accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.91/ 5 · 100 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 10%.

Love33%
Like35%
OK22%
Dislike10%
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