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Blue Orchid by Oscar de la Renta — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Blue Orchid

Name: Blue Orchid by Oscar de la Renta
Brand: Oscar de la Renta
Rating: 8.04 (123 reviews)

8.0123Typically ~$40

Mostly cranberry and mandarin orange, warmed by driftwood. A spring pick.

FloralAquaticWoodyFreshSynthetic

Perfumer: Christelle Laprade, Symrise

Scent profile

Top notes

CranberryMandarin orangeSea salt

Heart notes

BlossomsJasmine sambacLotus

Base notes

DriftwoodIrisMuskPatchouli

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

66%

Spring

100%

Summer

100%

Fall

80%

Day

100%

Night

71%

Where

Office

96%

Casual

100%

Date

83%

Club

58%

Formal

81%

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