TangerineOpens with
AlmondHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Guerlain · Sold as unisex
Oriental Brulant
The quiet intimacy of a cozy library where the scent of vanilla and warm spices fills the air, enveloping you in a comforting embrace.
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Oriental BrulantPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessShaghaf Oud Tonka · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares almond, tonka bean and vanilla8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Christine Nagel crafted Oriental Brulant for Guerlain in 2016, bringing together a rich blend of sweet and spicy notes that evoke warmth and sensuality. The fragrance opens with the brightness of tangerine and herbal notes, providing an initial freshness before transitioning into the heart of almond and tonka bean. These warm, comforting elements are then anchored by vanilla and styrax, creating a base that is both balsamic and slightly green. This composition balances the sweetness and warmth, making it feel like a luxurious embrace.
Apply Oriental Brulant with two sprays — the tangerine and herbal notes will fade within an hour, but the almond and tonka bean heart will linger for hours. This fragrance is best suited for evenings or cooler weather when its warmth can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Oriental Brulant, Guerlain
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Christine Nagel
The poet of HermèsChristine Nagel is the in-house perfumer at Hermès, succeeding the legendary Jean-Claude Ellena in 2016. A graduate of ISIPCA and trained at Charabot in Grasse, she brings decades of experience to one of perfumery's most prestigious creative positions.
“I accentuate lines, force the materials. My fragrances are never linear.”
Christine Nagel · Contributor Magazine ('The Physicality of Perfume', by Philippe Pourhashemi), c. 2021
Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 10%.