Marc de la Morandiere Rose d'Orient
The smell in short
It smells mostly powdery and woody. Turkish rose and peach at the top, Virginia cedar and lillac in the middle and vanilla and amber at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Rose d'Orient notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Marc de la Morandiere Rose d'Orient in detail
Rose d'Orient is made by Marc de la Morandiere.
Other Marc de la Morandiere perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Bleu de Chine, Celebrity and Gengis Khan.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €92. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady.
Rose d'Orient: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady has more depth.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady and Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose spread further.
Best season for Rose d'Orient
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady and Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Rose d'Orient, try these
Similar picks to try: Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (9 shared notes), Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose (8 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (8 shared notes) and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nino Cerruti 1881 starts from €40.
Quick answers
Who would like Rose d'Orient?
People who enjoy powdery and woody smells.
Can men wear Rose d'Orient?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.