Orange Our Modern Lives

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Spring, Summer
Best Season
Casual
Best For

Fragrance Story

Orange by Our Modern Lives is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Orange was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Sarah McCartney.

Composition Profile

cacao 100%
floral 85%
warm spicy 70%
aromatic 60%
sweet 50%
honey 40%
fruity 35%
fresh spicy 30%
white floral 25%
citrus 20%

About the Perfumer

Sarah McCartney

Sarah McCartney

Sarah McCartney is the founder and perfumer of 4160 Tuesdays, a London-based niche perfume house. She has created numerous fragrances, including #mrsglossmademedoit, A Flame In Your Heart, and A Walk In The Forest. McCartney's style is playful and narrative-driven, often inspired by literature, history, and everyday life. She is known for using high-quality ingredients and for her engaging storytelling through scent.

Fragrance Notes

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Cacao Pod Cacao Pod
Honeybush or Cyclopia Honeybush or Cyclopia
Neroli Neroli
Bran Bran
Peach Peach
Vanilla Absolute Vanilla Absolute
Rose Geranium Rose Geranium
Virginia Cedar Virginia Cedar

Character Profile

The Creator Archetype: Portrait of Orange Our Modern Lives

Essence

The Creator archetype is driven by the need to bring something new into the world. Orange is an unconventional symphony: cacao pod, honeybush, neroli, and peach, with a heart of rose geranium and Virginia cedar. It is a fragrance that defies easy categorization, blending floral, warm spicy, and aromatic notes into a unique whole. This is a scent for those who see the world as raw material for their art.

Style & Aesthetic

Their style is eclectic and personal, a collage of influences from different eras and cultures. They might pair a vintage jacket with modern sneakers, or wear a hand-dyed scarf with minimalist jewelry. Their aesthetic is a studio in progress: paint-splattered floors, sketches on the wall, and the smell of coffee and turpentine. They are not afraid of imperfection; they see it as character.

Philosophy & Values

They believe that creativity is a fundamental human impulse and that everyone has something unique to contribute. They value originality, experimentation, and the process over the product. For them, failure is just another step in the creative journey. They are curious about everything and see connections where others see chaos. They live by the motto: make something.

Relationships

They are inspiring and stimulating companions, always full of ideas and projects. Their friendships are often collaborations, and they thrive in communities of fellow makers. In romance, they seek a partner who respects their need for creative space and who can be a muse or a co-conspirator. They are generous with their time and energy, but can become absorbed in their work.

Lifestyle

Their life is a series of projects. They might be a painter, a writer, a chef, or a gardener-or all of the above. Their home is a workshop, filled with half-finished things and tools of the trade. They wake early to catch the light, or stay up late chasing an idea. They are always learning, always experimenting, and they find joy in the act of making.

Shadow

The shadow of the Creator is chaos. Their drive to innovate can lead to a lack of discipline, unfinished projects, and a tendency to burn out. They may become so focused on their vision that they neglect practical needs or the feelings of others. The bright, complex notes of Orange can become overwhelming if not balanced, a reminder that creation also requires structure.

Conclusion

Orange is a fragrance for the artist, the innovator, the one who cannot help but shape the world around them. It celebrates the messy, beautiful process of creation and the courage to be original. To wear it is to declare that life is a canvas, and every day is a chance to paint something new.