Orientalist by Kirrin James

Name: Orientalist
Brand: Kirrin James
Rating: 7.2 (10 reviews)

2020unisex

Perfumer: Kirrin James

7.2/10

10 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Orientalist by Kirrin James is an Oriental Resinous perfume for women and men. Orientalist came out in 2020. It was composed by Kirrin James. The top notes are Cardamom, Tangerine, Blood orange and Clove; middle notes include Nutmeg, Ethiopian frankincense, Omani green frankincense and Ginger CO2; base notes include Labdanum, Myrrh, Cedarwood and Benzoin. Most wearers reach for it in autumn and winter. It is very long-lasting, and the sillage is strong.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (73% of season votes)
Smells mainly: oriental, resinous, spicy

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

20 notes

Orientalist features 20 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

10 ratings

7.2

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

10 ratings

7.4

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

10 ratings

6.7

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

11 season votes

Spring18%
Summer9%
Autumn36%
Winter36%

Who wears it

Men67%
Unisex0%
Women33%

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