Orient Express
Floral-fruity perfume extract for men and women · lychee, cherry, sambac jasmine, rosemary, vanilla, cedar, and patchouli · created by Emna Doghri
The journey in three cars: the lychee-cherry flavor of childhood ice cream, the jasmine-rosemary stopover in the Mediterranean, and the vanilla-cedar-patchouli final destination in the Orient. All aboard.
A Road Trip to the East: A Deliciously Fruity Journey in Three Acts
What better name for the home of French-Oriental fragrances than that of the legendary train connecting Paris to the Orient? Created by the perfumer Emna Doghri For Les Fleurs du Golfe, a French brand founded in 2016, Orient Express lives up to the brand’s description: a fragrance which will make some people feel like kids again, with an aperture of lychee sparkling and cherry juicy—this whirlwind of delicious freshness that, in his own words, brings to mind, Your first ice cream treats by the sea.
Then the train leaves the coast: the heart makes a stop in the Mediterranean with a jasmine sambac rich and full-bodied, Arabian jasmine—more fruity and sunny than the variety from Grasse—with a sharp note of rosemary An unexpected aromatic note—the herb of the garrigue—that cuts through the sweetness and gives the fragrance its sophisticated, slightly masculine character. It’s this twist that changes everything: without it, just a piece of candy; with it, a journey.
The final stop is in the east, as promised: a vanilla generous, a cedar wood sec, whose house claims the men's division, and a patchouli a deep flavor that grounds the richness in the earth. Connoisseurs describe it as very powerful, a fruity beast to be sipped with elegance, and its description reads 7 hours of clothing and a strong wake : The extract format, made in France, does the rest.
In our store, you'll find all of the designs by’Emna Doghri for the home, including Saphir Rose, the other major fruity scent in the collection: pearly rose-lychee on one side, a cherry-vanilla journey on the other.
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Bottle design
Orient Express is housed in the brand’s most evocative packaging: a bottle of frosted blue glass, the color of the sky on a journey and of a legendary train car, with rounded shoulders resting on their thick bases, adorned with the’black label, pharmacy-style where the name "ORIENT EXPRESS" is inscribed as a destination on a travel trunk.
Visit knurled gold cover, with a grain pattern reminiscent of a timepiece, complements the midnight blue and gold livery—the very same one worn by the legendary train. It exudes the understated, refined elegance of a 1900s train platform: the essence lies in the ticket, and the ticket is the real deal.
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Performance & sensations
Fans all agree on one thing: Orient Express is very powerful, a "fruity beast," as they put it, with lasts about 7 hours and a strong wake which the extracted essence and the vanilla-cedar-patchouli trio of notes easily explain. The ice-cream car sparkles generously during the first few hours; the jasmine-rosemary stopover takes center stage during the middle of the journey; then the oriental finale settles in for hours on end, imbuing scarves and coats with its scent long after the trip is over.
His driving tip: Use it sparingly and with elegance, two sprays are more than enough, and save it for the cooler seasons when fruity scents really come into their own; connoisseurs say it’s perfect for the cold months. In the middle of winter, on a dark coat, its lychee-cherry scent is like a dining car lit up in the night.
Les Fleurs du Golfe Orient Express FAQ
What does the Orient Express fragrance by Les Fleurs du Golfe smell like?
Orient Express evokes a gourmet journey: a sparkling opening of lychee and cherry, as fresh as ice cream by the sea; a lush heart of sambac jasmine enhanced by aromatic rosemary; and an oriental base of vanilla, cedar, and patchouli. The result: fruity, indulgent, and powerful, with a woody backbone that makes it equally appealing to both men and women.
Why is the perfume called Orient Express?
Because it follows the exact route of the legendary train: setting out from the fruity freshness of the French coast, it passes through a Mediterranean stopover of jasmine and rosemary before arriving in the Orient, with notes of vanilla, cedar, and patchouli. For a Parisian house dedicated to French-Oriental fragrances, it’s hard to find a more fitting symbol: the journey from Paris to the Orient is literally its raison d’être.
Who created the Orient Express fragrance?
Orient Express was created by the perfumer Emna Doghri, who created several of the brand’s fragrances, launched in 2019 and made in France. Having a perfumer credited on an eau de parfum at this price point remains a hallmark of high-end perfumery: it is one of the hallmarks that sets Les Fleurs du Golfe apart in the world of accessible oriental fragrances.
What is rosemary doing in a gourmand fragrance like Orient Express?
It’s the secret ingredient of this journey: rosemary, an aromatic herb from the garrigue, cuts through the sweetness of the cherry-lychee and prevents the composition from remaining merely a confection. Together with sambac jasmine, it forms the fragrance’s Mediterranean interlude—that fresh, refined green note that gives Orient Express its androgynous elegance, whereas so many indulgent fruity scents remain purely sweet.
Is Orient Express a strong fragrance?
Yes, and enthusiasts warn with a smile: it’s a fruity beast, very potent, so use it sparingly—two sprays are more than enough. Its profile boasts about 7 hours of longevity and a strong sillage—as you’d expect from an extract—and its favorite setting remains the cooler seasons, when its fruity richness envelops without being overpowering. A traveler’s tip: start light—it’ll pick up steam on its own.
Why order Orient Express from Parfumerie de Dubai?
Because we specialize in oriental perfumes: we select the finest brands in this category, from major Emirati houses to the French brand Les Fleurs du Golfe, with a guarantee of authenticity for every product. You’ll benefit from our detailed product descriptions to help you make an informed choice when selecting Orient Express, as well as careful shipping of your order.
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