Orange Crush

Orange Crush starts off beautifully for me. Immediately, I perceive orange, accompanied by a slightly sweet fruitiness and a floral facet that partly even reminds me of a sweet rose. I find the balance particularly successful. The fragrance is sweet, but not overwhelming or heavily gourmand. Orange, fruitiness, and blossoms intertwine nicely. What makes it special for me is its luxury spa vibe. I think of expensive shampoo, high-quality soap, body oil, hair oil, and elegant bath products. Everything feels clean, well-groomed, and luxurious. Unfortunately, the fragrance is not completely clear to my nose. In the background, I perceive something green, slightly spicy, and almost patchouli-like. At first, this only slightly irritated my nose, but as it developed, I also felt the irritation in my throat. What is interesting to me in this regard is oakmoss: I am increasingly noticing that with some fragrances containing oakmoss, I first think of patchouli. I cannot yet conclude from this whether oakmoss actually contributes to my reaction, but I will continue to observe this pattern. Furthermore, I would not overspray Orange Crush, as its rich side could quickly become too much. The annoying thing is: without the irritation, this would be a real candidate to buy for me.

Initially tangerine, but artificial and bitter. During the second test, I also noticed a sweet bubblegum note, like tangerine bubblegum. After a few minutes and for the next few hours, it remains more tangerine than orange. Here, too, it is somewhat bitter, like cocktail bitters, but simultaneously sweet in the direction of vanilla sugar. And slightly pungent-artificial. Then it changes, moving from floral and sweet toward spicy and woody. I sprayed it early, and by the afternoon I can only smell a slight woody note (I had the impression it lasted longer during the first test). Overall, I find the fragrance a bit too simple and artificial. Certainly suitable for certain purposes, but definitely not a purchase for me. The sillage is okay, as is the longevity. I would categorize its gender tendency as fairly unisex. Women can probably wear it more often than men, but the scent is also perfectly fine for men.

Orange Crush is a great summer scent. In the top note, I smell a freshly cut orange; in the heart, something green and herbal is added, and it becomes bittersweet. Towards the end, I find the fragrance becomes sweeter again. For me, Orange Crush is by no means one-dimensional, but on the contrary has a very clearly perceptible development. Sillage and longevity are above average.