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wlj344speagoessenda – :
The orange is bitter and not that zesty; it doesn’t smell particularly like straight orange juice, like many reviewed it and I like that. The heart brings flowers and a bit of sweetness. The blend is creamy, bitter-sweet, orange smelling, but again, not juicy. I suppose that the sandalwood and tonka provide the sweet and creamy aroma. The base is typical Atelier.
7.5/10
Juireerisse – :
I love this perfume. However, I wish it was made more “perfumy” and not just a linear smell of blood orange. Maybe add more patchouli or amber at the base?
nicolette842 – :
I have a pretty substantial sample that I got in a Sephora order once. This is something that I would never have bought for myself as I’m not a big orange citrus person, at least not if it’s not expertly mixed as a chypre. Since I’ve started this project of wearing a different fragrance from my stash, starting at the top of my alphabetized inventory (stop it, I know I’m a dork) and working my way down (at least on the days when I don’t know what to wear), I put this on yesterday. Nice, but a bit masculine for me. I wore it straight for an hour or two. Then I had to layer Outremer Vanille on top, and it was a successful orange creamsicle (albeit a slightly smoky one). Not too bad. Still, I would never purchase a full bottle as I’m perfectly content with the little bit that I have. Sillage is moderate, longevity was all day surprisingly. A nice layering scent, I’d say. Might be interesting to mix with Chanel No 5 or Coco. Hmmmm.
Alefff1972 – :
I really liked layering this with a lavender essential oil (I wear it for anti-anxiety purposes) but even together, with a lot of oil, it barely lasted at all.
It does, however, smell strikingly authentic.
zrs112elipseskism – :
An extremely delightful scent, but sillage and longevity is catastrophic. It lasts for about 30 minutes maximum and often goes completely undetectable by others. A perfect would-be scent with extremely weak qualities.
kiskis79 – :
This is a really nice, zesty perfume for summer. It is fresh and very orangey, but not at all sweet or sour, which I think is unusual for a citrus perfume.
Instead, it is a mix of orange and florals, which makes it more complex and “perfumey” than most other citrus perfumes I’ve tried. It also lasts longer than some other citruses. A unique and uplifting scent!
qwer4ug – :
YUM!!! Just as others have stated it smells just like fresh juicy orange peel with a hint of “perfume” smell for the perfect combo. LOVE IT!!!
Perninnonut – :
This is all orange peel on me. Not something I’d wear alone, but it might be nice layered with something else.
PonyShetSot – :
I smelled this in Sephora, this is so dope. It smells exactly like an orange peel but not the overwhelming bitter smell that comes with peeling one, yes you will still get some bitterness but it’s nice. It’s not harsh. There’s a difference. I really did like how this one smell. It’s so different and exciting to me at least. I really enjoyed smelling this. I’ll probably pick this up sometime in the near future. I’m not sure what the longevity or performance is. I can say it smelled strong in the opening but I’m not sure about much else.
I can give this scent a nice 8/10
ooonnnaaa – :
This makes my mouth water like hell. I don’t know what to do with myself. Intense orange mixture with a touch of jasmine. This is evocative of scratching on an orange peel, rather than the juice itself. Very fun, uplifting, youthful. Sadly, as with most citrus scents, it does not last, 3-4 hours at best with soft projection (quite heavy on the opening though). Definitely worth checking out, this should not be missed. Citrus lover’s heaven.
EDIT: It kind of smells like the opening of Ultra Zest by Mugler, probably because of the blood orange.
SGFlow – :
ramin1215, just have to tell you that I love your contributions here! Of course I appreciate all the technical information from our fellow Fragranticians but I’m also always interested in what a scent evokes. You are so spot on in your approach, and your review of Santal Carmin just convinced me that I absolutely must order a bottle. (The Marchesa has been something of an idol to me for decades.) Thank you!
shamil2997 – :
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diagn – :
Atelier Cologne is, to me, a more upscale interpretation of Demeter. These are uncomplicated singular scents that are what they say they are, and stay true from start to finish.
This is fresh orange zest and liquid sunshine in a bottle. Nothing artificial smelling here. Super bright and uplifting.
I love citrus in food & drink, but when it comes to fragrance I think it projects an image that’s a bit too peppy for who I am, so I don’t wear this out much.
That said, I absolutely adore this scent. I save it for sniffing at home, like a little secret vial of perfumed Prozac for gloomy days.
Andre 1911 – :
I absolutely love blood orange notes, so this fragrance sounded perfect for me. Unfortunately, it must not mix well with my body chemistry, because all I get on my skin is a very green scent with no discernible citrus. Must be the geranium. Oh, well. I guess I’ll stick with my Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange.
клаус – :
The star of Atelier, definitely. I wish it lasted longer, because it’s lovely. It’s citrus, but not “beachy” – summer & fall, rather than spring & summer. Blood orange, orange peels, jasmine, and geraniums float from your skin for a good 2 hours (shame it isn’t more), and you feel quite cosmopolitan in it.
evgen1961 – :
Perfectly blended orange, jasmine and sandalwood. Its happiness in its purest form. What more can you wish for?
gellGlite – :
A linear love at first sniff. Mellowy fresh fragrance that ll uplift the heart
alexandrbandit – :
Orange Sanguine, which belongs to the collection Absolue Cologne, is a refreshing and energetic fragrance of fresh fruits laid on a sensual, oriental base. It contains notes of red orange, bitter orange, jasmine, geranium from South Africa, amber, tonka bean and sandalwood.
This smells very fresh, sweet and like a real orange but that soon fades to a faint floral.
MEH…not for me.
If you like this, you should try:
~Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange~
~Tocca Stella~
nvyakovlev – :
Not to OVER analyze this:
Smells DEAD-ON exactly like a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice. Longevity is ….short. Very little projection.
aleks77777 – :
Very beautiful and realistic orange oil scent that gets amplified when you go outside just by interacting with the breezy air, you begin to really appreciate it’s orange-ish nature.
This is a natural non synthetic citrus fragrance done right!
owen – :
This is a linear fragrance but I don’t think we should dismiss the base too much because it’s very light and woody but carries the top notes much better than something like shay and blue’s blood oranges just as an example. This is a prince among orange scents for me, super fresh and juicy, it’s gorgeous and at the right price, I’d add it to my wardrobe.
antoxa1911 – :
A spritz of pure radiance. It’s a peeling blood orange with the rind and pulp almost reading holographically, it feels so real. My twenties so far feel like a series of experiments in existential despair (or what passes for it in my extremely privileged life), but this makes me happy, especially on days where it’s gloomy outside and all I want to do is hide under the covers. Highly recommended for other sad sacks, you WILL feel a little less bleak if you can trick your nose into happiness.
Chessy Luv Mackky – :
Perfumed, warm, realistic orange citrus. Nice for a pick me up, layering or when I need a break from other fragrances. This is refreshing and juicy. It’s neither sickly sweet nor too sharp. I agree it isn’t complex- for me it’s straight up Valencia oranges cut up with the skin and rind still on. I hardly pick up on any other notes except the occasional and very subtle hint of slightly bitter flowers when I stick my nose right up to my wrist. I don’t often want my skin to smell like oranges all day, so this is a ‘sometimes fragrance’ for me. It doesn’t pack much silage but perhaps that’s because I don’t apply much. My bottle came in a gift set with Vanille Insensee and when layered together I agree they are delicious. The pairing is a creamy, homely smell that brings out the otherwise subtle sweetness is both fragrances.
skicighingdok – :
On paper: Oh wow! I love it! It almost smells like mandarin, which I love way more than sweet oranges.
Initial spray: Drier and greener on my wrist than in the bottle. The blood orange is delicious, but I wish it was a little more prominent. I’m unsure, but boyfriend likes it.
2.5 hours later: It’s down to a skin scent already.
This might work well in a scent locket or on clothes: no change due to skin chemistry; longer lasting scent.
Ikarkavin – :
My daughter bought me the Atelier Advent calendar for Christmas, one of the best gifts for a fragrance fanatic like me. Some were better than others, of course, but my favorite was Orange Sanguine. Juicy luscious oranges – simple as that. Not the greatest longevity but I layer with Clementine California for a little more staying power. Atelier fragrances are quite expensive, was happy to find both Sanguine & Clementine on eBay for a lot less
Китайская – :
I got this in a small travel spray a couple of years ago and never reviewed it. It’s a very nice linear scent. Orange peel and that’s pretty much it. Slightly powdery on my skin. Another one that’s nice for occasional wear but not something I could wear very frequently. The scent starts to get to me after a few hours. But it’s a simple nice scent if you love orange in your fragrances.
mr.bighan – :
As many reviewers has said before me, this smells _exatly_ like peeling an orange, and it keeps that way throughout the wear. It sits very close to the skin (which for me is a good thing) and wears for over 6 hours on me.
I’m not gonna deny that it is very linear and uncomplicated. However it is a matter of taste whether that is a good thing or not. I have not found any other perfume that imitates an orange this well, for that I am impressed. The question is how long that will hold before one gets bored with it.
This is definitely unisex, in the meaning that it really doesn’t fit clearly into either of the traditional genres. It is also the first unisex perfume in a link while I have genuinely liked.
Ronetter – :
I received this as a sample with a Sephora order; included was as a pretty postcard matching it.
As a kid, I have fond memories of sitting outside on a hot, sunny day, peeling an orange and having the juice squirt and drip onto my skin. I smelled orange long after finishing that juicy fruit.
That is exactly what this perfume is. It couldn’t smell more like orange if it was picked off a tree, and as a Californian, I’ve picked many an orange.
But that’s all it is-an orange scent. Nothing else. Maybe this is one that must be sprayed, but my sample did not bring up any flowers or sandlewood. All I got is orange, from first dab to final dry-down. Juicy orange-perfectly replicated, but nothing but orange.
For somebody who can’t handle complicated or heavy scents, this might be their thing. Mostly, I prefer more complex scents and would have loved to have been taken on a journey starting with this perfect, juicy orange and wandering through flowers and sandlewood. But that didn’t happen.
There are times in the heat of summer I’d love to smell like fresh orange without the stickiness, so I might still might consider it. Unfortunately, sillage is low, projection too. And it hardly lasts ten minutes and it’s gone. I was generous with my ml bottle too, at least, as much as one can be. (Perfumers, I really wish you’d send your little samples in spray bottles. Seems that some scents must be sprayed)
What I would like to see with this is a large cologne splash, like 4711. It would be lovely to take handfuls of this delightfully true orange scent and splash it all over in the summer, leaving it to evaporate into a very light citrus fragrance. As it stands, I can’t spend expensive perfume prices on something so linear and pale.
Despite all of that, something intrigued me about this fragrance, so I may go to Sephora and get a real spray.
iLion63 – :
It’s just too linear for me. It’s orange. If you are into that, it’s a pretty beautiful interpretation of a succulent, juicy orange. It’s pretty strong too, like most of Atelier’s colognes.
Also, I ordered samples of everything in the Atelier line back when they first came out and they sent me the cutest matching postcards and samples of their collection, along with a handwritten note from Paris. I really do think as a company they have so much love and passion for making colognes.
zhdan – :
I admit, I got caught up in the hype. I live in a hot climate so I thought Orange Sanguine would be a perfect Spring/Summer scent.
While I admit the scent is beautiful, I’m very disappointed. It doesn’t last past an hour on my skin and it’s basically a skin scent with very poor sillage.
I really don’t get the orange juice aroma that everyone raves about, to me it’s floral, slightly soapy, very pretty and inoffensive. I’m going to try layering with a vanilla fragrance as someone here suggested, to see if I can make it work.
In my opinion it’s overpriced and over hyped.
Alekshasha – :
This came as a sample vial from Sephora. Initially, I was struck by lots of bitter orange notes – I just wished they lasted longer. This changed to spicy geranium within a few minutes. Another 10 minutes and I just had strongly powdery notes that gave me a headache. I had to scrub this off.
juo891JeomiWogkig – :
The name says everything,juicy, fresh,soothing,creamy,relaxing,transparent, Mediterranean, salty,realistic,delicious,gourmand,sexy,great eau d’cologne that makes you feel like eating alive the person who’s wearing it..day time,night time, bed time,after shower,just amazing.
parhis724 – :
On my skin this transforms to a fresh floral. It reminds me of lily of the valley without any of the soapiness. The orange stayed present for a long time for orange. Impressive
dauzh – :
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Scent & Qualiy: 8/10
Longevity: 6/10
Sillage: 6/10
Creativity & Uniqueness: 8/10
Affordability: 7/10
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Overall: 7/10
Дин – :
I have a sample size of this, and at first I was in love! It smelled as if someone was eating oranges right next to me– simply amazing. About 15 minutes later, it started smelling soapy. As a fragrance, it’s not long lasting and it’s not very potent in my opinion. I was majorly disappointed and definitely would NOT buy a full bottle.
soossyriz – :
The most natural orange I’ve smelt in a perfume.
Straight up freshly squeezed orange juice. It’s bright and energizing.
But the reason I love this is because it can be wonderfully layered with Atelier Cologne’s Vanille Insensee. Creamy orange ice cream soda! Whenever I want an uplifting and fun scent I pair these two together. And I know I’m not the first to mention this combo, but it’s crazy how delicious this combo is together.
Dini2 – :
Like most everyone else has mentioned, this smells like a smashed up complete orange. Juice, pulp, peel and all. Simply fantastic. If you like orange scented soaps (not the rim cleaner smell, that is Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche) then you will enjoy this. Also if you ever seen and smelled those machines that make fresh orange juice from whole oranges, that is this smell in a bottle. Not sure on longevity yet but this is one of my favorites.
Update: I loved this scent. So I went heavy on the sprayer. I thought this would be nice to “swim” in. It’s pretty potent. I felt like I was drowning in orange juice for several hours and it made me feel a little sick. Go easy on the sprayer with this one.
Sukbar75 – :
An actual orange in a bottle. A spray of this starts out juicy and pulpy, and the dry down gains the realistic bitterness of orange rind. The bitterness is dry and ascetic, and elevates this citrus fragrance to another level of interest. The sandalwood is apparent to me deep in the base, and imparts its sweet, distinct woodiness, keeping Orange Sanguine from being -too- simple. I think if I loved citruses, this would be one of my favorites. That said, I still really like it and find it amazing to layer with other fragrances. My favorite combo so far is Stash + Orange Sanguine–smells distinctly like Grand Marnier. I may get a large decant of this once my travel spray runs out.
EDIT: Man I wore this again today and I have to say, it holds up amazingly well. I can still smell the citrus on my wrists and it’s been about 6 hours. This is more than I get from some heavy oriental perfumes. I also don’t get soapiness; -maybe- just a tad but this smells nothing like Chanel no 5 or the like, nor does it smell like orange cleaner (I’ve used orange cleaner a lot for work). It’s a very natural orange.
radomir – :
Scent and memory, a funny thing. Every time I smell OS, I am reminded of Christmas as a child. It was a big event, getting the boxes of mandarin oranges in December. Our Christmas stockings would have an mandarin nestled at the top, which we had to eat first, before opening the rest of our stocking. The scent of orange peel, mixed with fir tree and cedar bows. The air would also still be carrying the scent of of Christmas candles, burnt the night before.
The first time i tried OS, I was searching for a summer citrus and wrote this off quickly as too heavy. It is in fact, a perfect scent for me, in the coldest part of the year.
I need to go eat an orange now.
vadi60rus – :
Orange peel and soap. Not really understanding the fascination here & I generally like citrus scents.
smakarenos – :
Yes, this smells like a freshly peeled orange. It’s very realistic. It’s perfectly unisex. If you want a realistic orange scent, look no further.
vuxod – :
it smells fantastic initially, then becomes reguar soapy scent at the end..
7/10
dedyly64 – :
Love this, i get fresh tangerine , lime , Orange blossom tea leaf, and a very light almost undetectible floral. Atelier Is always on point, one of my favorite perfumeries. A beautiful scent for summer.
elictrition – :
A complex, floral orange; gives an impression of depth and complexity while remaining light. The florals and slightly shampoo-like quality keep it from being a simplistic orange fragrance, though. Not as bright and lighthearted as orange generally is; has a feeling of calm happiness instead of jubilant happiness. Gorgeously realistic, you can almost feel the stickiness of the juice – I’ve tried several fragrances of the Atelier line and, while I liked them all very much, this is the first one that I’m thinking of actually buying. I’m not sure why people keep comparing this to Hermes’ Orange Verte as they’re nothing alike except for the fact that they both feature orange. The refined and elegant Orange Verte is the better fragrance but I will probably be adding this to my collection as well, the opening is just too gloriously delicious.
reeway – :
Pure orange juice! delicious! but weak performance.
myromec – :
If you add amber and honey sugar to this one you will get Mandarine Ambre by Hermes.
Smells just like orange juice too linear full of top notes.
Nick0304 – :
On me, this began as a delightful burst of pure delicious blood orange that turned out to be incredibly fleeting – in moments it dried to a dull, soapy sandalwood that pulled way too masculine for me. I’d be a lot happier with it if it stayed more orangey.
TiffanyMap80 – :
This is a summer daytime staple for me. The orange opening can’t be beat if orange is your thing.
I’ve noticed a few reviews clamoring for vanilla and even layering it with vanilla. Sounds worthy of a try, but I have never felt the need. To my nose the tonka takes the place of vanilla rather beautifully, and makes for a delicious Creamsicle type of dry down.
I would wear this to any summer occasion you could think of (including work), except for formal. It’s a bit too whimsical for formal.
I don’t believe Orange Sanguine is a safe blind buy. Too many will dismiss its opening as being just orange and little else, and could be dissapointed. But for anyone patient enough for the basenotes to kick in, I think you’ll find they marry perfectly with the orange.
I have several Atelier fragrances and Orange Sanguine is my favorite by far.
Highly recommended!
ЗлоДефка – :
it’s not bad on the view of all of them.
If someone would ask me which one to purchase I would say this one.
I would recommend it for a young boy age 17-26 years old.
It has a masculine dry down in my opinion matching a young, vital man with a charming smile.
It’s happy scent.
Designed for young… young college/high school men…
Lexsey – :
Citrus can brighten up my day.
sindbad – :
I really like this gorgeous happy fragrance but I think it lacks a little warmth (vanilla..) as other reviewers mentioned. However in extremely hot weather this fragrance could be nice on its own.
drieriefecultr – :
I really want to like this cologne on its own. The first spray smells so fresh-squeezed and juicy I could just drink it up, but as it dries it turns into a harsh soapy smell on my skin, almost like dishwashing detergent or cleaning spray.
However, as per recommendation, I did try layering it with Vanilla Insensee, and the sweetness of the vanilla really tempered the bitterness. I found it to be quite an enjoyable combination. So while I’m not a big fan of Orange Sanguine on its own, I do see the potential for layering with other frags.
Stelkaaa – :
I LOVE Orange Sanguine! This is my favorite summer fragrance. It’s also perfect for when you want a pick me up kind of scent in any season other than winter. It’s happy and fun and energetic.
To my nose, this smells like freshly peeled blood oranges and bitter orange. It’s zesty. It’s sweet and bitter and sour at the same time. The longevity is 3 hours on my skin, and 6 hours on clothes. the sillage is arm’s length for the first 2 hours and then becomes a skin scent.
I also love layering this with vanilla scents such asUn Bois Vanille by Serge Lutens to get a very delicious creamsicle. Hmmmm… Yummy!
Bax103 – :
I usually love citrus frangrances, but this one I dislike. On my skin smells like soap, and not a expensive one. I had high expectations on this one but we didn’t hit it off.
sitchoict – :
Orange Juice…
Nothing else!
🙁
Unakogal – :
Ugh. Gross. I really like it right out of the bottle. Very orangey with a hint of creaminess. Then it quickly turns super bitter and kind of smells like a boys locker room…male sweat mixed with axe and old spice cliche. Not really my thing. Maybe it’ll smell nice on my husband.
Update: the husband tried it and just smelled like someone tossed a glass of orange juice on him…for hours. I mean, if you’re into that, that’s cool, but it’s not really a fragrance with any personality.
Senator – :
For the most part this reminds me of straight-up freshly squeezed orange juice, with no added sweetness. There is a slight soapy aspect that reminds me of an antibacterial hand-gel, which is similar to mirto di panarea from Acqua di Parma. Not a bright citrus at all, but a cool and refreshing scent
This also gets added to subset of ‘fresh’ scents that I’ve noticed similarities between. They all have that cooling hand-gel/shower gel feel to them. In addition to Mirto above, Acqua Vitae Forte (more floral) by MFK, and Ferragamo’s Acqua Essenziale Colonia (most generic of them) are another two that have this similar drydown.
german 007 – :
A good strong sophisticated blood orange. Not your average light fruity citrus, this is more adult, with an unexpectedly nuanced undertone. I like to layer this with Spicebomb.
pasha1992 – :
This is the bitter, mordant version of Joya Composition No. 1. Where the Joya scent is smooth and warm, this is sharp and energizing. It’s definitely unisex, and I’d advise to try before you buy. I cannot wear this from a spray because it doesn’t work well with my body chemistry; the bitterness turns to armpit funk on me. A dab or two on the wrist gives enough of a summery, citrus air to last me a while. Anything more and I’m in a cloud of orange-scented cleaning products. I’ll Pledge on Mr. Clean to use this sparingly.
I almost forgot – the drydown was a letdown. I didn’t pick up any of the amber or tonka supposedly present. Just Sunlight dishwashing liquid.
Wasya51 – :
Orange Simply Done the best..
Smell of fresh peeled orange with magical powdery touch makes this fragrance mind blowing..
perfect for summers
average performance..
belozerov_yura – :
EDIT:
——– Sorry to say Longevity is pretty poor.
There are much better Ateliers than this . The first 30 seconds are awesome though! PURE Tropicana Orange Juice !
I just got a sample from Seph*ra tonight and I am wrapping myself around it in orgasmy ecstacy . Not because this opens up just like Tropicana orange juice……
It takes about a half hour to “develop” and simmer down … and in that half hour…my God this is HAPPY sauce. I was sniffing myself the car ride home and smiling . And it takes a few twists and turns. This is NOT a liner fragrance at all.
It’s also a little sexy. The dry-down is nice and feels like you took a shower in hazy misty orange grove that had some stray night blooming jasmine on the side. If you are a UNISEX buyer- cool but in all fairness this leans towards the “lady side”. Just sayin;.
All in all – everything just comes together with this one– another winner from Atelier !
A full sized bottle will be here when I get my tax return refund…… I’m oozing orange juice now…….and thinking about making this my signature scent!!
Arei2012 – :
This is a very literal orange scent. Do you love the way it smells when right after you peel a fresh orange? Then this is the scent for you.
Idiowalia – :
I used to abhor orange to the extent I would write off scents, untested, based on their inclusion of the note. Orange Sanguine changed all that.
This scent is pure orange, in all the fruit’s conflicting glory – the tartness of the rind, the waxiness of the pith, and the bittersweet juiciness that only a ripe blood orange possesses. The huge orange accord is then gently swaddled in white florals and a hint – just a hint – of creamy amber. It’s outstanding stuff, and yet more proof of Atelier’s massive competency when it comes to citruses. A recommended sniff.
artemka1988 – :
Fresh squeezed oranges with a hint of something creamy, it’s a very literal juicy orange scent. IMHO, best when layered with Vanille Insensee from the same line. Makes for a grown up spicy orange creamsicle vibe. Freakin’ yummy.
I applied both liberally this morning and could still smell the drydown 8 hours later after work – though it was very close to the skin by the end of the day. That was with 3 sprays of each from the travel size 0.25 oz.
Gremlinoff – :
Smelled this in Sephora and my immediate response was “WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?”….but in a good way! Never smelled anything like this before and I love it! Now I’m obsessed with the Atelier line and trying new fragrance combos. I realize this scent is not for everyone because it smells like oranges. But not the synthetic orange like something you would get at BBW. But true, sexy orange (for grown-ups).
It doesn’t last long, but I love refreshing the fragrance every few hours. It makes me happy! Perfect mood booster.
Would love to hear any layering suggestions for this one.
beka766 – :
Wow! The best orange citrus perfume ive ever smelled! It smells like fresh orange peels at first spray then, Like the reveiw below me , this smells like fresh squeezed orange juice with pulp and all! Super edible! I smell like i dumped orange juice all over my body and am rolling around in a pool of pulp! 30 minutes later i smell jasmine mixed in and it becomes creamy like orange cream popsicles. Do you remember the orange cream Flintstone push pops? That’s what it smells like . Next the sandlewood jasmine and oranges come out and it becomes slightly masculine and i smell vetiver even though it’s not listed in the notes, i love this masculine stage, fresh, creamy, warm now and luckily for me i get the beautiful orange from beginning to end. Normally the citrus notes dissapear really fast. I wish the longevity was longer, i get a solid 3 hours out of this and sillage starts off moderate to strong and becomes a skin scent within the first 30 minutes. Very delicious, great for the summer. I don’t know if it’s worth the high price tag only because of the poor longevity and sillage but i guess my husband thinks it is because he said, “I have to get this for you! This is in my top ten favorites!”
stwrhdqt – :
At first sniff, my nose itches with a sharp ticklish burst of orange peel and something green. Then once that mellows I get fresh orange juice – the super pulpy kind – in which some ripe jasmine has been steeping. Amazingly aromatic and strong, but natural. Like the ripest, sweetest orange you’ve ever smelled. And then a creamy base of sandalwood and amber, with that bite of tonka bean hidden somewhere in the background. That’s what I smell based on the notes and the vendor description, which seem pretty accurate to my novice-level nose. The orange RULES this fragrance, with the jasmine and other notes making a fit and elegant compliment. Beyond that, all I can say is this is just what I wanted, without even knowing it, from a citrusy scent.
Each time I sniff my wrist, I’m breathing in a warm spring/summer afternoon out on the porch peeling blood oranges, smelling flowers in the sun and sipping orangeade – lazy and carefree and refreshed.
The only downside is that the scent disappears within a few hours, though a faint juicy sweetness still hugs the skin for a long while after. But that’s not too unforgivable for a scent this indulgent.
It’s winter as I write this, but I swear I’m not on my couch cuddling up to my dog to stay warm. I’m on the porch peeling oranges and smelling flowers in the sun … If this isn’t love, then it’s at the very least a very passionate, luscious spell of lust. Warming and wonderful, even if it doesn’t last quite as long as I want. I’ll take it!
kush881 – :
I tested this alongside Atelier’s Bergamote Soleil and deteremined the latter to be better upon initial spray. I didn’t wait for the drydown, but as far as my nose can tell, Bergamote Soleil is easily the better option of the two and longevity is better. I would suggest testing both if this fragrance interests you.
ricco_80 – :
This smells like Christmas. In fact I’m wearing it today as we put up our Christmas tree and decorate the house. It’s a bowl of satsumas, an orange wreath, a pile of gifts waiting to be wrapped, a Christmas candle flickering in the window while snow falls outside. It’s a sparkling, cool orange, possibly beautiful in the summer but, for me at least, completely synonymous with winter and Christmas. It does have a soapy edge, yes, but I personally adore that clean, comforting scent of soap or expensive body or skincare products. I currently only have a travel spray of this fragrance but I would love to be unwrapping a full size bottle of this on Christmas morning!
advapeuff – :
It’s a pleasantly warm sunny day. You are sitting on your lawn in a pair of freshly laundered white linens n Khakis. You have a pitcher of ice cold, freshly squeezed orange juice, condensation on the glass, sitting on a table beside you. Hold that picture in your head. Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine is that picture in olfactory form.
Now that above description might sound a tad simplistic but in a nutshell, that is what Orange Sanguine is. What hits you straight away is the best damn smelling Blood Orange note ever, bitter peel, juicy fruit bits and all. I feel like drinking pulpy orange juice every time I smell it, no joke! After a bit, this orange note gets mixed with the slightly dry floral geranium and bitter jasmine which cuts down on the tartness. Dry down is the standard white musk atelier base mixed with woody elements, sandalwood n ambery tonka but not really distinguishable as such, it’s just a fixative for the Orange note which clearly is the star and shines all through the scent life. Great thing about A