SOUL OF MAKEEN
Orontes

2022

PERFUMER
Marie Schnirer

PEACH
MUGWORT
APRICOT

JASMINE
CASHMERE
VIOLET

TONKA BEAN
AMBER
PATCHOULI
VANILLA
MUSK

‘A fragrance that seeps into the depths of the soul, Swirling like the currents in a powerful river of patchouli and cashmeran, As soft as the skin of peaches and apricots, The Orontes River defies its own current and course, handing you treasures from its banks. Springing forth from this miracle of East Palmyre, are precious dried fruits and flowers, sulphur springs crystalizing into amber. And so, the caravan rested in this oasis, before heading to the Near East…’ – Jovoy

‘The amber notes are dressed in an accord of cereals, candied fruit and honey. Like a regressive and comforting delight’ – Patrice Revillard

Just as the color of the juice suggests, Orontes is the most vibrant, thick, juicy, dense, rich and sweet fragrance from the Soul Of Makeen collection.

It has a floral side, but it’s instantly super syrupy, almost lactonic. Surprisingly bright fruity as well though, like a citrus candy with vanilla. It gets super sweet quickly and also more powdery, but never dry. orangey core, but candied. I most love the vanilla that you get when smelling it up close, which does get ever so slightly earthier along the wear.

This seems to be a strong performer. Along with Harran, the biggest attention grabber from this collection in my opinion and one of my favorites from the brand.