Eau d’Orient by Rituals

I tried it in-store and, after two years of constantly thinking about it, I finally got it. It opens with a potent pepper, then softens and becomes warm and slightly woody. It’s not a beast nor does it project much. I prefer it this way; it’s the perfect fragrance to wear over an oversized jumper on a cold day. I have the 15ml size and, despite having idealised it at first, I don’t think it’s anything special, so I won’t be repurchasing. Still, I’ll enjoy it for as long as I have it.

I tried it in 2016 on a freezing winter day walking around Barcelona. At first, it didn’t take to me; I’d never smelled anything like it, masculine but with a feminine touch. Gradually I understood it and now I adore it. It takes me to a distant and exotic place; the incense and pepper give me peace and meditation, but the truth is I only think of Christmas when I wear it, because of that initial memory. I love how the wood is handled; I feel wrapped in a soft, comforting sandalwood sheet. I reserve it for winter afternoons and evenings, although I already use it moderately in autumn. I enjoy it for going out and dinner, especially if it’s something romantic, as it’s a very sexy perfume. It’s also strong; the trail is noticeable from over two metres away, but it’s not annoying. I’ve tried making a homemade room spray by burning plastic to imitate it, but it didn’t come out, I imagine it doesn’t smell like burnt plastic at all. Of all the Rituals scents, this is the one I would recommend without hesitation.

I was eager to smell this fragrance; they said it smelled of mystery. Well, perhaps they consider a stable mysterious, because that’s what it smells like, if not animal excrement. A horror.

I bought it after testing it on skin; I fell in love at the moment and purchased it, but upon using it, I realised it doesn’t project much and its longevity is scarce. The scent smells like burning plastic and doesn’t evolve; it breaks my heart to describe a fragrance like this. But that’s what I smell, and my sense of smell is very expert. A disappointment, luckily I bought the small size.

I bought it with great enthusiasm; I loved it for the first few days. However, as I used it more, I began to feel something unpleasant. I found it very heavy, with the incense coming out harshly, leaving a very plastic and unbearable base. My impression is as if it had gone off within a few months since opening (while keeping it well stored). A disappointment.

I tried it today at 12 noon and it’s now 9 pm, and it still smells a lot, identical to Alyssa Ashley’s Ambergris.

Smells incredibly well. Very sensual and enigmatic. The downside of this brand is that the perfumes don’t last at all on the skin. A pity, because the originality of the scent surpasses many other well-known ones. On more than one occasion, I sprayed it into the air as if it were a room spray to create an enveloping and mysterious atmosphere.

One of the best fragrances of this type from these shops at its price, without a doubt. I’ve received many compliments every time I wear it. Very sexy, mysterious and unique, although it’s not a particularly complex perfume. The projection is beastly and the scent can last days on clothes.

I can’t believe it, this gem (now Eau d’Orient) deserves more praise. I tried it years ago and was left speechless. The woody notes are incredible, something I don’t find in another feminine perfume that projects this much. The incense and spices give it that mystery and sensuality you’re looking for. Close my eyes and I see a dry landscape at sunset, with a woman of deep gaze, red silk, and golden bracelets. It’s warm, dry, and deep. Very feminine, yet I also see a man with great confidence, a true dandy, Dorian Gray type. It’s not super complex, but it’s impeccable and very well made. Totally captivating; after all this time, I still identify with it.

Warm, with vanilla, very oriental, intimate and enveloping.