Name: Or Boreal Pascal Morabito
Brand: Pascal Morabito
Rating: 4.19 (106 reviews)

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Or Boreal by Pascal Morabito is an oriental vanilla fragrance for women. Launched in 2012, the nose behind this creation is Nathalie Lorson. The top notes are jasmine, bergamot and freesia; the heart notes are tonka bean, vanilla and heliotrope; and the base notes are sandalwood, musk and patchouli.

Taurien March 29, 2021

I picked this up at an online outlet for under €10 and it was a real find; Nathalie Lorson, the perfumer, is a queen, and this fragrance has earned its place among my favourites. It’s basically powdery vanilla, super pleasant, easy to wear and very feminine, perfect for everyday life. By the way, it helped me understand the heliotrope note better. From the very first moment it reminded me of Lolita Lempicka, but in a much airier, softer and more wearable version, without that cloying effect. When I checked the notes, I deduced the culprit was heliotrope, which was the least familiar to me. I always perceived it as violet and powdery, but after researching heliotropine and other compounds, I discovered it has facets that are anise-like, cherry and licorice. Boom! That’s when I understood the connection with Lolita. As that fragrance felt very heavy on me over time, I love having incorporated Or Boreal. As it dries down it transforms and becomes absolutely rich; that heliotrope accord fades and it becomes more woody and musky, without losing the sweet vanilla and tonka. It has moderate sillage and lasts about eight hours on my skin. It’s a sweet delicacy for almost all seasons, except the most intense summer, without becoming cloying. Scent 7.5/10, Longevity 8/10, Sillage 7/10, Value for money 9/10, Versatility 8/10, Packaging 7/10. Would I buy it again? Yes.

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Taurien March 29, 2021

I picked this up at an online outlet for under €10 and it was a real find; Nathalie Lorson, the perfumer, is a queen, and this fragrance has earned its place among my favourites. It’s basically powdery vanilla, super pleasant, easy to wear and very feminine, perfect for everyday life. By the way, it helped me understand the heliotrope note better. From the very first moment it reminded me of Lolita Lempicka, but in a much airier, softer and more wearable version, without that cloying effect. When I checked the notes, I deduced the culprit was heliotrope, which was the least familiar to me. I always perceived it as violet and powdery, but after researching heliotropine and other compounds, I discovered it has facets that are anise-like, cherry and licorice. Boom! That’s when I understood the connection with Lolita. As that fragrance felt very heavy on me over time, I love having incorporated Or Boreal. As it dries down it transforms and becomes absolutely rich; that heliotrope accord fades and it becomes more woody and musky, without losing the sweet vanilla and tonka. It has moderate sillage and lasts about eight hours on my skin. It’s a sweet delicacy for almost all seasons, except the most intense summer, without becoming cloying. Scent 7.5/10, Longevity 8/10, Sillage 7/10, Value for money 9/10, Versatility 8/10, Packaging 7/10. Would I buy it again? Yes.

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