2023
18 - 12
Serge de OliveiraThe nose · 11 fragrances · also made Ylang Cananga (2021)Portrait →

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Ormaie  ·  Sold as unisex

18 - 12

A mid-afternoon in a bustling city café where the air is filled with the scent of freshly baked almond pastries and the soft hum of conversation.

3.94Respected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
sweetfruitycherryalmondpowderyvanilla
18 - 12

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate39% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak5%
Weak5%
Moderate50%
Long lasting28%
Eternal11%
SillageModerate35% say strong or enormous
Intimate19%
Moderate47%
Strong29%
Enormous5%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine2%
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Unisex21%
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Feminine77%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2023, Ormaie's 18 - 12 by perfumer Serge de Oliveira blends sweet and fruity notes with a powdery warmth that makes it feel both contemporary and lasting. The litchi and mandarin orange open with a bright, almost effervescent freshness, while the heart of cherry and rose petals adds an unexpected depth and complexity. This floral fruitiness is grounded by a base of vanilla, almond, and sandalwood, creating a scent that feels as comforting as it does intriguing.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance sparingly — the bright top notes fade quickly, but the powdery base notes linger for hours. It's best worn close to skin rather than sprayed liberally in the air, as it reads better when experienced intimately.

Fig. 01 — 18 - 12, Ormaie

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Serge de Oliveira portrait
03 · The nose

Serge de Oliveira

Serge de Oliveira began his career in 2002 as an assistant at IFF under perfumer Richard Ibanez, developing an affinity for woody notes like vetiver and patchouli.

11fragrances

Designer Ormaie

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06 · The Room

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