Orange in perfumery usually means sweet orange peel oil, which smells juicy, warm and cheerfully sweet, less sharp than lemon, less bitter than grapefruit. It brings a sunny, optimistic brightness to fresh, fruity and gourmand-leaning compositions. Perfumers use it where they want citrus warmth rather than citrus bite. It blends beautifully with cinnamon, vanilla and woods for cosy winter-fresh scents. In India, sweet orange works best in the pleasant months, winter mornings and spring days, when its juicy warmth feels inviting. In high summer it can feel slightly heavy next to sharper citruses, but it never offends. A friendly, easygoing citrus that suits everyday wear and puts a smile on the face, the olfactory equivalent of sunshine.