The smell in short
The first thing you smell is bergamot. The heart brings tuberose and orange blossom. On the skin it settles into musk and vanilla. Overall it smells white floral and tuberose.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- summer
Orlov 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
A closer look at Orlov Paris Orlov EDP
Orlov EDP is made by Orlov Paris. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Who will like Orlov
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by tuberose and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and tuberose smells and notes like tuberose and musk. Less obvious notes include jasmine sambac. Perfume fans rate it 3.95 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
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.
Other Orlov Paris perfumes
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by De Young Red, Star Of The Season and Red Shield.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €130. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Nasomatto Narcotic Venus and Dior Tendre Poison.
Orlov sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Rue Broca Nexa Musée.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Rue Broca Nexa Musée. Base notes like musk and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Orlov, try these
Similar picks to try: Nasomatto Narcotic Venus (7 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (6 shared notes), Rue Broca Nexa Musée (6 shared notes) and Dior Tendre Poison (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lancôme Variety starts from €64.
Questions people ask
Can men wear Orlov?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Orlov to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2015.