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Nomenclature · Sold as unisex
Orb-ital
A cozy office chair in the middle of a busy day, where the sharpness of focus is balanced by the subtle warmth of an ongoing project.
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Orb-italHow it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Orb-ital by Nomenclature was launched in 2015 and created by perfumer Patricia Choux. The composition is a complex blend of woody and aromatic notes that seamlessly merge into a warm, powdery base. Opening with fresh spicy accords like cardamom and cinnamon, the fragrance evolves into a heart of balsamic woods and violet, before settling into an amber warmth that feels both comforting and elegant. This unisex scent is designed to evoke a sense of balance between crisp freshness and enveloping comfort.
Orb-ital has a slow development, so give it time to settle into your skin. A single spray on each wrist and behind the ears will suffice; the warm base notes take about an hour to fully bloom. It’s best for daytime wear when you want a scent that evolves with you throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Orb-ital, Nomenclature
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Patricia Choux
Patricia Choux grew up in Burgundy and studied biochemistry before entering ISIPCA in 1993, interning at Florasynth under Dominique Ropion.
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