Oriental fragrances have been a popular choice for evening wear and the winter months, thanks to their warming and long-lasting scents. Oriental fragrances for men and women are often inspired by the first fragrance creations in places like India and ancient Arabia.
No fragrance collection is complete without an oriental fragrance; it can smell and feel a little more grown-up than other scent families, with a rich and sensual combination of notes.
Over the years, oriental fragrances have evolved into many different forms, with so many perfumes and aftershaves to choose from.
Warm, sweet and even a little spicy, oriental fragrances are a stunning choice for after-dark.
So, with that in mind, how do you recognise an oriental fragrance and how do you choose one?
Both perfume and aftershave can have an oriental scent. Oriental fragrances are usually a little richer than others, but can vary between floral oriental scents and woody oriental scents.
You can usually recognise this through the different notes you smell in the perfume or aftershave.
Oriental fragrances usually use more exotic and unusual notes, including vanilla, cinnamon, orris, jasmine, orchid and orange blossom. For this reason, they often smell beautifully indulgent and luxurious.
A wonderful example of a floral-oriental perfume is Donna by Valentino. This perfume brings together Italian bergamot with Bulgarian rose and iris, before giving way to a base of patchouli, leather and vanilla.
The combination is light but distinct, making it a perfect choice for day or night.
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