RaspberryOpens with
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PatchouliDries down to
Bernard EllenaThe nose · 13 fragrances · also made Ange Ou Demon Le Secret (2014) (2014)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Van Cleef & Arpels · Sold as feminine
Oriens
The moment you step into a cozy bakery, where the scent of fresh berries meets rich praline and warm vanilla.
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OriensPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessThe One Eau de Parfum Intense · Dolce&GabbanaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Oriens by Van Cleef & Arpels was launched in 2010, crafted by the renowned perfumer Bernard Ellena. This fragrance balances sweet and fruity notes with warm spices and woody accords, creating a composition that feels both familiar and intriguing. The opening of raspberry and black currant is bright and inviting, giving way to mandarin orange for a fresh citrus punch. As it settles, jasmine and white flowers introduce a soft floral touch, while patchouli adds an earthy depth. Praline and amber round out the base with warmth and sweetness.
Oriens has a moderate longevity, so two sprays are sufficient for a full day's wear. The fruity and floral notes dissipate within an hour or two, leaving the warm spices and woody base to linger. Best applied in the morning for a scent that evolves throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Oriens, Van Cleef & Arpels
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Bernard Ellena
The middle generation of a perfumery dynastyBernard Ellena is a perfumer born in Grasse and trained at Roure Bertrand Dupont, who began his professional career at Haarmann & Reimer (now Symrise), where he has spent the majority of his working life.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 24%, disliked or hated by 21%.