28°
28° by Ormaie is a sunlit white floral with a bright citrus opening, soft jasmine and orange blossom, and a sweet vanilla-immortelle dry-down. It often reads clean, creamy and summery, with a polished French feel rather than a loud tropical floral. Sample first if you dislike powdery florals, lemon-clean facets, or close-wearing scents at niche prices.
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Performance Metrics
758 VOTESOpen Performance Breakdown 1 TAKE
Performance is mixed but generally points toward moderate wear. Longevity votes cluster around moderate, with smaller groups finding it weak or long lasting. Sillage follows a similar pattern, mostly moderate with some intimate results. On skin, it can start brighter and more noticeable, then settle closer, so overspray expectations should stay realistic.
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28° opens with lemon, mandarin and bergamot, then settles into a clean white floral heart of orange blossom, jasmine sambac, tuberose and rose. The dry-down adds vanilla sweetness, immortelle’s powdery dry warmth and soft sandalwood. The overall feel is bright, floral, lightly sweet, clean and summery, with some wearers noticing sunscreen or Nuxe oil associations.
Main Accords
8 MAPPEDThe white floral accord is the backbone, shaped more by orange blossom, jasmine and restrained tuberose than by heavy indolic drama. Citrus gives the top a sharp, sunny polish, while sweetness builds through vanilla and the floral heart. The vanilla accord does not turn the fragrance into a thick gourmand, and the tuberose reads cleaner and softer than loud.
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When to Wear
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It looks easiest to wear in summer and spring. The vote picture leans most toward daytime.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Elegant clean white floral style
Bright citrus opening feels summery
Orange blossom and jasmine are easy to read
Tuberose is controlled rather than loud
Vanilla adds softness without heavy gourmand weight
Works well for spring and summer
Can feel polished and classic
Interesting shift from green to sweet on some skin
Good choice for close, refined floral wear
Distinct solar sunscreen nuance for some wearers
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Price is a common concern
Longevity can be inconsistent
Projection may become close quickly
Lemon-clean facet may bother some wearers
Powdery dry-down will not suit everyone
May feel too soft for bold tuberose fans
Sunscreen association is not universal
Some find it pleasant but familiar
Sweet floral tone can edge toward cloying for a few
Best sampled before buying full bottle
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Ormaie 28° Review: A Clean Solar White Floral With Citrus Glow”
Ormaie 28° is built around the idea of warm air, white flowers and citrus, and that comes through clearly on skin. The opening is bright and tart, with lemon, bergamot and mandarin giving it a polished citrus lift. Several wearers pick up a waxy lemon sheen or a clean lemon-cleaner effect, so the first minutes can feel sunny and elegant to some, sharper and more household-clean to others.
The heart is where 28° becomes more distinctive. Orange blossom, jasmine sambac and tuberose form a white floral core that feels clean, lightly sweet and quite composed. It does not seem to behave like a huge tuberose bomb. Reviewers often describe it as classic, soapy, greenish, sophisticated or subdued, with the floral side staying controlled rather than creamy to the point of heaviness.
The solar character is more about texture than beach fantasy. Some people strongly connect it with Nuxe oil, monoi-style warmth, sunscreen vanilla and summer skin. Others expected more beachy, tropical or suntan-lotion depth and found it closer to neroli-orange blossom with a sweet floral base. That split is useful: 28° can feel summery, but it is still a refined white floral first.
As it dries down, vanilla, immortelle and sandalwood soften the composition. The immortelle seems to be important in the powdery, dry, slightly sweet finish that a few reviewers mention. It can move from green and floral to sweeter and more modern over time, which gives it more development than the simple note list suggests.
Performance is the main reason to sample rather than blind buy. Votes lean moderate for both longevity and sillage, but reviews range from gentle with good lasting power to almost gone within half an hour. It appears safest to expect moderate to close wear, suitable for warm days, spring, summer evenings and polished daytime settings.
The value question is harder. 28° has admirers who find it high quality, elegant and beautiful, but the price-value votes lean toward expensive for what it offers. If you already love orange blossom, clean tuberose, citrus florals and solar vanilla, it may feel special. If you need powerful projection or a very original signature, the price may be difficult to justify.
FAQs
What does Ormaie 28° smell like?+
28° smells like citrus over white flowers, with lemon, bergamot, orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose leading into a sweet vanilla, immortelle and sandalwood base. Many wearers describe it as clean, solar, creamy, soapy, powdery or sunscreen-like.
Is 28° by Ormaie more floral or citrus?+
It opens clearly citrusy, especially with lemon and bergamot, but the main character is white floral. Orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose carry the heart, while vanilla and immortelle add sweetness and a powdery warmth later.
Is Ormaie 28° unisex?+
Yes. The listed positioning is for women and men. In wear, it tends to lean feminine for many people because of the orange blossom, jasmine, tuberose and sweet vanilla, but it can suit anyone who enjoys clean citrus florals.
How long does 28° by Ormaie last?+
Performance appears mixed. The strongest evidence points to moderate longevity for many wearers, with some finding it long lasting and others reporting weak wear. Expect a fragrance that can sit close rather than stay forceful all day.
Does 28° project strongly?+
It is usually described as moderate to intimate. Some wearers get good projection, but the vote pattern and several reviews suggest it often becomes a skin scent, especially after the opening.
Is 28° a summer fragrance?+
Yes, summer and spring are its clearest fit. The brand describes it as a solar scent for a summer night, and the citrus, orange blossom, creamy vanilla and sunscreen-like impressions support warm-weather wear.
Is 28° sweet?+
It is sweet, but usually not thick in the style of very sugary gourmand florals. The sweetness comes from vanilla, orange blossom, white flowers and immortelle, with citrus and clean floral facets keeping it brighter.
Does 28° smell like sunscreen or Nuxe oil?+
Some reviewers make that connection, describing a creamy sunscreen-vanilla feel and comparing it to Nuxe oil. Others find it more classic, green, soapy or powdery, so the solar sunscreen effect may depend on skin and expectations.
Is 28° similar to Love Don’t Be Shy?+
Some wearers mention a possible connection because of the orange blossom and sweetness, but the evidence is not consistent. 28° appears fresher, less thick and less sugary than Love Don’t Be Shy for reviewers who discuss the comparison.
Is 28° worth the price?+
Value is one of the main concerns. Many price votes lean overpriced, and several reviews admire the scent while questioning the cost. It is best sampled first, especially if performance and projection matter to you.
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Dupes & Alternatives
COMMUNITY DUPESCOREDupe claims should be treated carefully here. Reviewers mention Love Don’t Be Shy, Nuxe oil, Sintra, O Féminin by M. Micallef, My Way and Twilly, but mostly as reference points rather than direct matches. 28° seems fresher and less thick than Love Don’t Be Shy, softer than many loud tuberoses, and closer in mood to clean orange blossom, neroli and sunscreen-vanilla fragrances.
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