Perfume Classification- Oriental

Question 1

Common ingredients in Oriental fragrances

Answer 1

Oriental perfumes are usually heavy and long lasting because of strong base notes (vanilla).

Question 2

Masculine fragrances in the past vs present

Answer 2

In the past, only spices, leather, and wood led the profile for masculine colognes and perfumes.
It is only recently that the ‘oriental’ profiles are marketed into the masculine category. Masculine fragrance trends have evolved and can be sweet, strong, and full of impact.

Question 3

Subclasses

Answer 3

1. Oriental amber

2. Oriental spicy

Question 4

Fragrances that are oriental amber

Answer 4

Obsession by Calvin klien

• Vanilla amber note that is contrasted with fresh citrusy notes
• Have a honey-like nuances and a strong vanilla foundation. If introduced a few years earlier, the fragramce would be criticized as being too sweet and feminine for men.

Shalimar by Guerlain ( feminine)
-Iris leaves a sensual trail enhanced by the famous vanilla scent and balsamic notes such as opoponax

Le male by Gautlier ( Masculine)
-a fragrance with a top note marked by a softly minty lavender touch that evokes the freshness of shaving soaps.

Question 5

Fragrances that are oriental spicy

Answer 5

Angel (1992) by Thierry Mugler (feminine)
Spicy notes from culinary spices such as clove and cinnamon
oriental floral accords from jasmine and ylang-ylang

Youth dew 1952 by Estee Lauder( feminine)
Once established as a bath oil, Youth Dew came out as an eau de toilette.

Old spice ( masculine)