Novae Plus Oriental
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lemon and melon. The heart brings lily-of-the-valley and rose. On the skin it settles into Egyptian musk and cedar. Overall it smells citrus and fresh.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Oriental 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
Novae Plus Oriental in detail
Oriental comes from Novae Plus.
Best season for Oriental
The best time of year to wear it is summer and spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: summer, spring, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Is Oriental your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fresh and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fresh smells and notes like lily-of-the-valley and Egyptian musk. Less obvious notes include orange and raspberry. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Cacharel Eden and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar spread further.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Cacharel Eden and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like Egyptian musk and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Oriental, try these
Similar picks to try: Davidoff Cool Water (5 shared notes), Cacharel Eden (5 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio (4 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can I wear Oriental to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can men wear Oriental?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.