Eau d’Orient by Rituals

I tried it in-store and, after two years of constantly thinking about it, finally got it. It opens with a potent pepper note, then softens into something warm and slightly woody. It’s not a beast or overly projecting. I prefer it this way; it’s the perfect fragrance to wear over an oversized sweater on a cold day. I have the 15ml size, and despite initially idealizing it, I don’t think it’s anything special, so I won’t be repurchasing. Still, I’ll enjoy it as long as it lasts.

I tried it in 2016 on a freezing winter day walking around Barcelona. At first, it didn’t work for 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, exotic place; the incense and pepper give me peace and meditation, but honestly, I only think of Christmas when I wear it, thanks to that initial memory. I love how the wood is handled; I feel wrapped in a soft, comforting sandalwood blanket. I reserve it for winter afternoons and nights, though I use it moderately in autumn. I enjoy it for going out and dinner, especially for romantic occasions, because it’s a very sexy perfume. It’s also strong; the sillage is noticeable from over two meters away, but it’s not annoying. I even tried making a homemade room spray by burning plastic to mimic it, but it didn’t work—I imagine it doesn’t smell like burning plastic at all. Out of all the Rituals scents, this is the one I’d recommend without hesitation.

I was dying to try this fragrance; they said it smelled mysterious. Maybe for them a stable is mysterious, but to me it smells like a stable, or even worse, animal waste. Absolute horror.

I bought it after testing it on skin; I fell in love at the moment and purchased it, but upon wearing it, I realized it doesn’t project much and its longevity is short. 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 excitement and loved it for the first few days. However, as I used it more, I started feeling something unpleasant. It felt very heavy, with the incense popping out in a harsh way, leaving a very plastic and unbearable base. My impression is as if it had gone bad within a few months of opening (even while storing it properly). A disappointment.

Hands down, one of the best fragrances from this type of store at its price point. I’ve received compliments almost every time I wear it. Very sexy, mysterious, and unique despite not being a particularly complex perfume. The projection is beastly, and the scent can last days on clothes.

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

I liked it at first, but now it seems very heavy to me; I use it as a room spray because I can’t stand it on my skin. I think it’s a fragrance that’s too heavy for cold climates, plus I find it very masculine. I won’t be repurchasing.

Warm and vanilla-forward, totally oriental, intimate, and enveloping.

Beautiful, sexy, captivating, different, and unique, above all tremendously sensual. I recommend it for the evening because it’s very warm.