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Orange is one of the more common citrus fruits that are used in perfumery. It’s not always the star, though, and often will just be a supporting player. However, there are some great options out there for lovers of the orange scent and this is my page keeping track of them. Which are the best smelling of these perfumes?
What are the Best Perfumes that Smell Like Oranges?
Chanel Citrus
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum spray For Women 3.4 OZ.
Coco Mademoiselle is sweeter blend of citrus and floral notes that has enjoyed immense popularity since its release. It has an aura of femininity with a strong heart of patchouli and musk.
Mademoiselle features some bright and clean citrus top notes and floral notes led by rose and jasmine. The patchouli is the main attraction in this one, however, it is tempered by the sweeter notes including vanilla.
It has extremely good sillage (a few sprays will do) and also provides all day longevity. Coco Mademoiselle has spawned a bunch of its own flanker fragrances, which are also great, but the original still takes the cake. Read my Full Review
Aqua Orange
Mandarine Basilic by Guerlain– Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria series has been generating a lot of great scents. One which utilizes our orange note, is Mandarine Basilic.
Mandarin orange is the main attraction, but this Guerlain also features a clementine note that is also of substance. Yet, this isn’t just a pure citrus fruit juice fragrance, it’s got a fresh spicy green and herbal blend that presents itself throughout the entire wear.
Basil, green tea, ivy, bitter orange, and some floral notes are in the mix, with varying strengths. Still, Mandarine is a sweet perfume full of energy, juiciness, just put together with a great green accord.
Mixed and Total Orange
Orange Sanguine by Atelier– Orange Sanguine is a delight of three types of orange, popping off, from the very start.
Blood orange, bitter orange, and mandarin are coming off fresh, juicy, and spicy right out of the gate. It can start more on the bitter end of things, but I’ve found that is sweetens up over time.
There is a pepper adding to the spice and geranium freshness. These notes are tempered by jasmine and tonka bean. What I like about this Atelier perfume, is how you get aspects of the rind, pulp, and juice all together.
Has some depth with a sandalwood base and a nice amber note in the latter stages.
Blue Capri
Acqua Di Parma Blue Mediterraneo Arancia Di Capri Eau De Toilette Spray for Men, 5 Ounce
Clean, upbeat, and vibrant. It opens up, with those juicy citrus notes at the top of the composition.
These are the dominant notes for the first 20 minutes and are paired with, a light musk. Then, a sweet caramel note begins to emerge and join the mandarin orange note, as the main attractions. The other citrus notes fade quite a bit.
The fragrance smells absolutely wonderful. However, while the sillage starts off pretty powerful, it becomes a skin scent shortly thereafter. Not the best performing (on my skin, anyway), but definitely one of the best smelling Acqua fragrances. My full review of Arancia di Capri
A Dip in the Orange
Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton– This fragrance is summertime the whole way. Not super complex, but attractive and has a very refreshing energy. This uses a mix of citrus notes and that’s going to be the main draw, with orange taking the lead out of the pack.
Afternoon Swim also has somewhat of an aquatic vibe, with a saltiness(ambergris), that isn’t too intense, but is noticeable. Ginger highlights the start with its fresh spice.
The orange note here is fantastic, along with its flanking citrus notes. Ginger doesn’t tend to last all that long in most fragrances and here it’ll be there for the opening act.
With these sorts of summer scents, you cannot really expect great performance. Though, Afternoon Swim from Louis V, holds up better than many. Afternoon Swim Full Review
Tom Ford Zest
Sole di Positano– Tom Ford has a whole host of summery citrus fragrances, some utilize orange, while others do not. But, this is my favorite of the bunch and you get a great use of our target note in the process.
The opening is fresh and bright, with a slight spicy and herbal profile which sets it apart from some of the others. Zesty orange, lemon, bitter orange, neroli, orange blossom, etc. It’s all here and when blended together is fantastic.
The dry down is a blend of the mandarin and bergamot note with jasmine, neroli, and woodsy aroma from the oak moss note. Sole di Positano gives you a great performance along with the awesome scent and is one for sure to check out. Sole di Positano Review
Bitterly Fresh
Orange Bitters by Jo Malone London– This one from Jo Malone uses a bitter orange note, as its main draw. But, it flanks that with other orange, citrus, and a plum note to boot.
Yes, it does have a bitter quality with that juiciness, and an orange peel vibe. There is some smokiness in the mix, warmth, spice, and sandalwood. The dry down is pretty well balanced, with our target note still in control.
This is still fresh, but less of an option for the summer, and more of an orange for the colder and more moderate temperatures for the rest of the year.
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