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Oriental Essence - Poème d'Azar 2018

7.9 / 10 82 Ratings
A popular limited perfume by Rituals for women, released in 2018. The scent is sweet-fruity. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Sweet
Fruity
Creamy
Floral
Oriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
RhubarbRhubarb BlackcurrantBlackcurrant Florentine irisFlorentine iris
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Almond milkAlmond milk PomegranatePomegranate RoseRose
Base Notes Base Notes
Tonka beanTonka bean PatchouliPatchouli VanillaVanilla
Ratings
Scent
7.982 Ratings
Longevity
7.374 Ratings
Sillage
6.872 Ratings
Bottle
7.882 Ratings
Value for money
7.941 Ratings
Submitted by Herzogin, last update on 10/18/2025.

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Spektrum

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Immersive for Fans of Cozy Scents
The scent progression corresponds exactly to the specified fragrance pyramid. The beautiful fresh top note is very authentic; on warm skin, the blackcurrant and greenish-fresh rhubarb come through well. Unfortunately, it only lasts a minute, and the heart around the almond milk is pleasant but also somewhat artificial and mushy.
The base lasts a very long time, on clothing or bed linen until the next day, and reminds me of cocoa - delicious!
The scent is there, but subtle; I don't think it imposes itself on anyone.
By the way, on the porcelain stick, it also smelled like tonka to me (very good, sweet, non-chemical). Somehow, the scents on the sticks always come out differently. The cherry blossom scent, for example, smells really good and slightly fruity on the stick, but on the skin, it always feels too cold/un-sweet and a bit scratchy to me.
The 15ml bottles are, by the way, screw-top; maybe they are now available for refilling?
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pudelbonzo

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Another Poem
When I discovered Poeme by Rituals, Poeme by Lancome immediately came to mind - which I love to wear on sunny days and holidays - or when going out in fine attire.

However, the poem by Rituals is quite suitable for everyday wear and still beautiful.

Soft and welcoming, it greets me - and does not seek to attract attention.
Very likeable.

All the ingredients are wrapped in creamy flowing almond milk - but they can still be perceived.
The rose emerges velvety, and the blackcurrant is slightly tart.
Very elegant.
The lily remains discreet - gently muted by round tonka and sweetened by vanilla.
Along with a light hint of rhubarb.

A melodious poem that gently envelops me - and whose essence becomes clear to me immediately.

It speaks of harmony and balance - and sweetens the day.
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The opening with Iris and Blackcurrent are a bit strong, but afterwards the scent gets beautiful. Give it time!
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I don't care for the opening. It smells artificial and melon-y sweet to me but after 15 min it develops beautifully to vanilla dried fruits.
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First undefined fruity, it quickly takes on a quite sweet floral note. It ends on a rather sweet note. Nice.
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Sprayed & barely smelled anything.
*such a bland start*
I thought to myself...
1 hour later, nice tonka-patch-fruit mix :)
Now we're talking!
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Powdery fruity little surprise that’s not too sweet.
Lasts a good 6 hours
With a cuddly almondy tonka bean finish.
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Fruity-floral, with spices too, feels wonderfully warm and sensual, has a sweet scent and ends with a cozy almondy tonka. Pure comfort.
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Bathed in fresh
almond milk.
A colorful,
sweet-creamy
fruit bouquet,
some tonka beans
and also a
few flowers.
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11
Wonderful, fruity, floral, powdery, and creamy feel-good scent. I like it a lot. Great for autumn and winter.
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Oriental with a fruity floral topping. Chocolate and smoky powder notes on a cedar blend. Well done.
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The fragrance is available again. With a different design, but the same scent. :)
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