Angry Orange Duftkumpels

Yes, yes, based on the expressive name, one might expect quite a few outbursts of anger here. But is the orange really as Angry as the name suggests? And are there perhaps similar fragrances that could be compared to it? Let's find out.

About the scent:

The fragrance opens with a wild mix of fruity citrus varieties, creamy-clean flowers, and mineral-wet amber traces. Contrary to expectations, the scent is not sour-citrusy. Rather soft-rounded, it almost gives off sunscreen vibes thanks to frangipani. Neroli supports and makes the scent shine even brighter. In between, there are occasional green notes that provide a nice contrast but do not stand out particularly. The ginger is present from the start, tingling slightly sharp, woody, and spicy. It beautifully connects with bright notes of cedar and a clean-creamy musky sweat. This also brings a light and fine spiciness. Additionally, sandalwood warms up and, together with vanilla and honeysuckle, delivers a heavy yet pleasant creaminess without becoming sweet in any way. In the dry down, the scent remains bright, mineral-fresh, and retains a slightly woody citrus note. Patchouli grounds it subtly. All in all, a very pleasant scent, especially for warmer days, which refreshes less but rather comes across as summery with "exotic"-creamy notes and also brings some depth.

And what about similarities?

Well, during testing, I inevitably found myself comparing it to other fragrances that take quite similar paths, and I wouldn't want to withhold that from anyone.

On one hand, we have Musk Cologne by Bortnikoff, and on the other, Sunshine Oud by MGO Duftanker. Angry Orange is the only fragrance among them with moist-mineral facets. These are primarily formed by ambergris, fitting harmoniously into the overall composition and making it truly exciting. Moreover, it actually feels the freshest of them all. However, it also has a slightly piercing note that occasionally comes to the fore. I can't quite determine where this originates from. Musk Cologne is somewhat more floral-sweet and softer. The musk, on the other hand, is indeed "dirtier," a bit more animalistic and spicier. Sunshine Oud is, in comparison, significantly more bitter-citrusy and herbaceous, creamier, vanillier, and also a touch spicier than "Angry Orange | Duftkumpels."

For me, Angry Orange thus forms an excellent bridge between the two other compositions. Each of them has its slightly distinct nuances. For owners of those fragrances, the comparison is definitely worthwhile, but in my opinion, an additional purchase may not be as necessary. However, for fans of this DNA direction, all are quite recommendable.