Oriental Essence - Roi d'Orient 2015

Oriental Essence - Roi d'Orient by Rituals
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8.0 / 10 558 Ratings
A popular perfume by Rituals for men, released in 2015. The scent is spicy-oriental. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy
Oriental
Sweet
Woody
Powdery

Fragrance Notes

MuskMusk Persian amberPersian amber White pepperWhite pepper

Perfumer

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8.0558 Ratings
Longevity
7.3510 Ratings
Sillage
7.0508 Ratings
Bottle
7.6523 Ratings
Value for money
8.4347 Ratings
Submitted by WiB, last update on 02/10/2025.

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What the fragrance is similar to
Valentino Uomo Intense (2016) by Valentino
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Dior Homme Intense (2011) by Dior
Dior Homme Intense (2011)
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Valentino Uomo by Valentino
Valentino Uomo
Dior Homme Intense (2007) by Dior
Dior Homme Intense (2007)

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Elysium

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Elysium
Elysium
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The Majestic Dunes of Saudi Arabia
Have you ever been to a Rituals store? Pity! Yes, because entering one of their shops is like visiting a Turkish Bath & Hammam Spa in Marrakech or Istanbul. The soft lights, the display shelves, the relaxing colours, and the smells transport you to the ancestral rituals of Morocco. And so I let this temptation attract me, and I walked around the shop, browsing products to care for the body and perfume the home, until I found myself in front of the exhibitor of the perfume collection, the Iconic Collection as they call it. They display each essence with the only large 50ml size flanked by its colourful box and surrounded by 15ml travel-size mini bottles. That's all? No, there is more. Next to each perfume is a plate describing the olfactory family and three keynotes, and a small glass bell housing a disc of porous material, a sort of ceramic coin. The disc is used to spray the tester and savour the essence. I know that the verb to savour means to enjoy a food or drink by holding it in your mouth to taste it for a long time and make the sensation more pleasant, but the art of savouring the world with your nose is a unique and indescribable experience. I went through all the tags individually, focusing on the ones whose notes sounded good on my strings. Although at least five had caught my attention, only two were love at first sight. I’m talking about Eau d’Orient and Roi d’Orient. Are you curious to know what sensations these fragrances give me? Read on, and I'll try to interpret them. But before I dive into the fragrances, I want you to know that you can buy two travel-size items for just €25, which is perfect for testing before buying.

To some extent, the scent is even more graceful than the Oriental Essence - Elixir d'Orient and retains dusty, nutty, and smoky undertones as spicy and musky tones. Roi d'Orient unfurls with a blast of amber atmospheres. I get an unexpected anise and liquorice vibe in the initial mix, more robust than the spicy white pepper mentioned. A feeble citrusy from the bergamot is present but does not make the opening too harsh.

It gets more and more powdery while approaching the heart. The cologne reveals nutty and rosy edges with a nougat subtlety and sweet amber hints. The more it grows, the more I get the lipstick vibe of the iris, buttery and powdery. The nose behind this cologne went heavy with the Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone molecule but in a good way. That powdery edge lingers until the end of the perfume's lifetime.

Finally, when the scent dries down, it turns a tinge sweet, with spicy and powdery coumarin from vanilla pods or tonka beans, another hidden note that is pretty clear in the output. Although the fragrance features musk on the base, I get more of the leathery facet, which I do not dislike.

If I had to match it with another renowned cologne, I would choose Valentino Uomo or Dior Homme, closer to the former. It is forceful and gentle at the same time. The robustness of its format makes Roi d'Orient suitable for fall and winter months and better during evening and night out. It is so elegant, intriguing, and refined.

That's all for now. I liked this gem and can't wait to try the latest fragrance added to the collection, L'Essentiel.

I base my opinion and review on a travel bottle I have owned since October 2022.

-Elysium
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Stv23

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Top Review 9  
Can keep up with bigger names
I absolutely have to write a comment on Roi d'Orient, as this was the first fragrance I deliberately bought and wore for a long time. Even now, as I am getting to know more and more great niche fragrances, this one is still one of my absolute favorites.

Where a peppery freshness is initially perceptible at the beginning, this makes room for sweetish-powdery, spicy and also discreetly woody notes over time. A very warm and pleasant fragrance and so far the only one for which I have actually received one or two compliments.

Of course it fits perfectly to the colder days in autumn and winter, but in my opinion it can also be worn wonderfully in warm summer nights. For me it is not only a feel-good fragrance for at home, but also fits perfectly for going out in the evening.

In any case, I will always keep a place in my collection, even if more and more expensive niche fragrances will be added.
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Taurus

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The little king of cuddles
Rituals is a brand I have never really dealt with before. It's true that it's now represented in all pedestrian zones (even in my small town in the Düsseldorf suburbs) and here and there in some perfumeries, but since they're always set up a little away with their own shelves and you never know exactly whether you're approaching a bottle, a moisturizer or a scented candle, and all the series are in turn set up separately, the concept is a little too fuzzy for me.
I have also hardly ever been offered fragrance samples.

But the other day a friend of mine told me in a hurry that she had found a bottle for me in the free section of eBay classifieds, which I would only have to pick up here and there. And since it was only a 15 minute walk and I knew the ritual scent only by sight, the temptation was tempting. Apart from half an hour for the return trip, there was not much to lose. And I had no objection to another bottle for my already modest collection.

Let's get to the point. The promised bottle turned out to be a 10 ml mini and was at least half full. So it would make a good addition to my mini collection and would be suitable for testing.
And this has been worth it, because Roi d'Orient, the oriental king, really has it in him, although he is officially only supported by three notes.

Emphasis here is definitely the musk, which reigns very soft and discreetly sweet. Add a small pinch of light pepper and a good shot of cuddly amber. The result is a fine, relaxed to sensual oriental winter scent that is a little reminiscent of Valentino Uomo, but still sovereign enough.
You could sit in it, it's so nice. And you can hardly believe that these three notes are supposed to be everything. I could imagine that something iris-like has been added for a light powdery note and a touch of woodiness - but that would be speculation because of the aura.

All in all a more than pleasant regent, who has justifiably come so far on points. It is also not impossible that I could one day get the big bang out of it.
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Sun

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Very helpful Review 5  
Gentle feel-good fragrance
After testing the gruesome Maharaja D'Or, I first thought: never again a men's fragrance of Rituals. But since I like the brand, the different care lines and products are very good and fragrant and a part of the proceeds of the sold perfumes are used for actions against animal experiments, I dared to try Roi D'Orient again, especially because of the many positive comments here
Roi D'Orient is a fragrance for every occasion, suitable for everyday use. Fresh aromatic top note with ultra-light pepper notes (hardly noticeable), which, unfortunately not very slowly, merges into the heart note of musk and amber, always accompanied by a soft-spicy, fragrant, attractive, almost cuddly base note. I would almost rather call it a home fragrance or relaxation fragrance, although it can also be worn at work or on any other occasion. It makes you calmer and more relaxed - that's what makes it so different from most other amber-musk scents, which I would classify as very intense and striking. If you wait a few hours, a slight dark wood note comes to the fore, which perfectly complements the other notes.

Unfortunately there is one small negative point; the durability. The top note fades away within a few minutes and also the heart and base notes don't last very long, so you should spray very often or apply too little right at the beginning. It's a real pity that there is no more intensive version of this otherwise very good perfume; however, with 9 € for the 10 ml in a chic design (other 10 ml versions from other perfume houses often come in a simple round mini spray) you can hardly do anything wrong; practical to take away and to look at in a noble way on the shelf.
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Nordnase

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Stranger in the darkness
Health is soooo important, also olfactory. At the latest since C. we know that !

I look in my large collection. Back and forth I push the vials - and there it is.
Almost forgot. How could I ....!

Little square vial - you have sparked my desire. Cute and shy you stand before me, Your outward square sobriety teases me. You fit so in any handbag, do not fall into the weight. You're there and nothing more. In the middle of it all. I must try you.

Fine herbal notes open, colorful pepper mixes in.
Something synthetic floats by, just briefly. Undistracting.

I also smell mini-minty, paired with nondescript vanilla - very interesting.
But only briefly. Then follow leathery amber notes, united with masculine musk.
Suede jacket eroticism by the fireplace. It crackles.

Someone is swirling a cognac. Stories are being told.
What a combination. Calm, liberating, bringing home. Wonderful.

Cozy Nights.

Cozy Sweater Alert. HOME.

For all types.

That's it.

What a fragrance. Wonder-Donder soft.

I like you very much. You will be with me, later, alongside others, in the dark hours of winter.
And in other ways too.

You stand out endearingly, gentle seduction is your mission.

Tell me lies, tell sweet little lies...
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TheDunkPapaTheDunkPapa 2 months ago
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Not half bad, after the deeply synthetic opening, that is. Creamy vanilla and heavy yet inoffensive spices, pretty sweet, could be stronger.
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DottiPandovaDottiPandova 3 years ago
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I love this on my husband. Sweet, spicy and mysterious. A very seductive, masculine skin scent.
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HannielHanniel 3 months ago
Surprisingly well rounded spicy, musky scent with a touch of smokiness. After 40 mins it is mainly musk though. After Not too difficult to wear.
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ElysiumElysium 2 years ago
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It retains dusty, nutty, and smoky undertones as well as spicy and musky tones. Unexpected anise and liquorice vibe with a leathery tinge.
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FunkymonkFunkymonk 2 years ago
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Probably the best 1 i smelled at the store. There's some vanille in there that is not too overpowering. Love it
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Topfpflanze3Topfpflanze3 3 years ago
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Very similar to Valentino Uomo with some added fruitiness. Maybe a tad more youthful. for the price a high quality scent and packaging
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