Be 21 by Orlane
Women 2001
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Description
Be 21 by Orlane is an oriental woody fragrance for women. Launched in 2001, the nose behind this composition is Richard Herpin. The top notes are red peach, cardamom and Ceylon cinnamon; the heart notes include pistachio flower, cashmere wood and ylang-ylang; while the base notes consist of tonka bean, vanilla, heliotrope, sandalwood and iris root.
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Key notes
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Top
Red Peach
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Heart
Pistachio Flower
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Base
tonka bean
Community
233 votes
- Positive 84%
- Negative 14%
- Neutral 2.1%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
569 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
233 votes
Season
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190 votes
Time of day
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107 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Be 21
Be 21 by Orlane is an oriental woody fragrance for women. Launched in 2001, the nose behind this composition is Richard Herpin. The top notes are red peach, cardamom and Ceylon cinnamon; the heart notes include pistachio flower, cashmere wood and ylang-ylang; while the base notes consist of tonka bean, vanilla, heliotrope, sandalwood and iris root.
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
69 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
86 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
33 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
24 votes
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Muy Barcelona
I don’t know why there are so few reviews for this perfume; it is so unique. Although it is no longer sold in Argentina, I can still find it. It is my favourite fragrance and luckily I have a backup bottle. On my skin, the Hana Tonka, pistachio and cardamomo stand out, a spice that I absolutely love. Its trail is moderate, almost skin-close, but there is a soft vanilla note throughout its entire development, very in the background. I also detect an almond note, even though it is not officially listed, at least on my skin. My husband says it is creamy and he is right. I wear perfumes according to my mood, so I wouldn’t classify it for a specific season or occasion. It never bores me and I would rank it among my favourites. I wear it whenever I need to reconnect with myself. On days when I want to feel like myself again, I brew a mate, apply the perfume, smell it and feel right at home. Trail 4/10, Longevity 8/10, Versatility 8/10, Originality 10/10, Presentation 9/10. Would I buy it again? Yes, absolutely!