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Atelier Cologne

Orange Sanguine (EDC)

2011

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Versions Timeline

2011

Orange Sanguine Cologne (Original Release)

Price Range
$60 – $155

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Ralf Schwieger

"Orange Sanguine Cologne is a bright unisex citrus fragrance centered on the smell of freshly cut blood orange. It is widely recognized for its photorealistic orange opening, balancing juicy sweetness with bitter citrus facets and a lightly aromatic floral heart. As it develops, soft woods, amber, and tonka give the composition a warmer and smoother base without taking away from its sparkling citrus identity. The scent became one of Atelier Cologne’s best-known early releases and helped define the house’s modern citrus style. Although marketed as a cologne, it was part of the brand’s more concentrated citrus-focused approach and is often praised for smelling more vivid and substantial than a traditional splash cologne. Reviews consistently describe it as simple, uplifting, natural-smelling, and especially appealing in warm weather."

Awards & Recognition

French FiFi Award - Experts Award (2012)

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Hot
Mild
Dry

Moods

Fresh
Uplifting
Cheerful
Energetic
Playful

Occasions

Daily Use
Casual
Vacation
Travel
Outdoor Activity

Fun Facts

Orange Sanguine was created by perfumer Ralf Schwieger.

It received a French FiFi Experts Award in 2012, according to review coverage in the search results.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/4h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFruityFreshSweetFloralSpicyWoodyCreamyOriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–36m

blood orange
bitter orange
blood mandarin
Middle Notes

36m–1h 48m

geranium
jasmine
madagascar pepper
Base Notes

1h 48m–4h

sandalwood
amber
tonka bean
texas cedar

Performance

Longevity
40%

Short (2-4h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User and editorial feedback consistently highlights an exceptionally realistic juicy orange opening that feels like freshly squeezed blood orange juice. Reviewers often call it linear but beautiful, praising its natural citrus effect and easy unisex wear. Performance is the main criticism: many report roughly 2–4 hours on skin, though some find it respectable for a citrus cologne. The drydown is usually described as soft ambery wood with a faint creamy-tonka nuance. Overall sentiment is very positive for scent quality and mood-lifting character, with mixed opinions on value depending on expectations for longevity.”

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