The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Cocktail arrived in 2026 from OriArome, with marketing handled by the Shaikh Mohd Saeed Group. Jérôme Epinette composed it as an extrait de parfum, and the decision to anchor the composition around passionfruit, plum blossom, and raspberry is what makes it land differently. It is positioned as a fresher, more playful scent, aimed at the social, daytime-leaning side of the collector's shelf. The concept reads almost literal at first glance: a fragrance called Cocktail that opens with fruit and spice and finishes in soft floral powder. But Epinette's construction keeps it from drifting into novelty territory. The saffron and pink pepper do the work of holding the fruit up, so the opening never smells like a candy aisle.
The interesting choice here is the note architecture. Saffron and pink pepper at the top serve a passionfruit opening in a way that elevates the fruit rather than decorating it. Saffron brings a warmth that keeps the passionfruit from drifting into candy territory, and pink pepper adds a cool lift that pushes the fruit toward something less sweet, more aromatic.
The evolution
Cocktail opens with conviction. Passionfruit hits first, tart and almost tropical, then the saffron pulls in from underneath with that warm heat it always carries. Pink pepper sits at the edges, not loud but present, giving the opening a slight lift that suggests carbonation rather than spice. The fragrance wears almost like a chilled drink in warm hands during the early minutes, bright, sweet-leaning, and immediate, with the saffron threading through the fruit like a stem holding the bloom upright. The transition into the heart happens quietly. Rose enters first, then plum blossom lifts the whole composition, and the passionfruit recedes without disappearing. This is where Cocktail stops being a fruit opening and starts being a floral composition. The peony keeps the heart from getting too dense, adding a green freshness that prevents the rose from turning soapy.
Cultural impact
Cocktail arrives positioned as a fresher, more playful entry within OriArome's Boozy Series collection, aimed at wearers who want something lighter and more suited to daytime, warm weather, or social settings. It's the kind of composition that fits a rooftop evening or a warm afternoon better than it fits a cold-weather evening, and that positioning within the series gives collectors a clear reason to own it alongside the heavier releases in the lineup. The fruit-forward approach reflects a willingness to play with materials that are usually treated as supporting notes, pulling them into the lead and letting them carry a composition for once.
The House
OriAromeOriArome is a fragrance house operating under the Shaikh Saeed Perfumes umbrella. The brand has built a collection that leans into opulent, dessert-inspired compositions with bold oud and boozy facets. Their catalog spans gourmand flankers, Middle Eastern-inspired releases, and fruity-spicy compositions, with a signature style that reviewers describe as sweet, boozy, and slightly unconventional. The house operates primarily through social media channels, reaching collectors and fragrance enthusiasts via Instagram and TikTok.
The Creator
Jérôme EpinetteEpinette's style can be described as modern and sophisticated, with a focus on natural ingredients and clean lines. He has a knack for creating fragrances that are both wearable and interesting, often incorporating unexpected elements to add depth and complexity.
