Bella Hadid is one of the most iconic supermodels of our time and is officially a perfume connoisseur. Hadid launched her fragrance brand, Orebella, in May 2024, featuring three scents. Recently, the American supermodel launched Orebella in the UK, following popular demand.
So, what makes these Orebella fragrances fly off the shelves of beauty stores? I took a trip down to my local ULTA to see what the hype was all about. Here is an honest review of Bella Hadid’s Orebella perfumes, which you should consider adding to your daily routine.
Orebella’s Story
The inspiration for Orebella’s name comes from the supermodel’s last name, Hadid, meaning “iron ore” in Arabic. According to the brand website, “Ore, a naturally occurring material from which valuable minerals are extracted, aligns with Aura—a distinctive atmosphere that envelops and emanates from and around all of us.” How fitting is that?
The fragrance brand is also the first intentional skin parfum: it is alcohol-free and makes sure to hydrate skin with essential oils. Plus, it’s cruelty-free, vegan, and alright for sensitive skin! Bella leaves a snippet behind her inspiration for the skin parfum on Orebella.com:
“Growing lavender on my farm, walking through my garden every morning, learning about the history of my family, making homemade scents, I realized I might have a calling in this. I found healing, joy, and love within nature’s scents.”
Salted Muse Review
When I first picked this fragrance up, I was taken away by how gorgeous the bottle design was. Salted Muse and its sister scents are shaped like oval gems, each with golden caps. The Salted Muse fragrance, in particular, was a beautiful turquoise color and became a murky blue after I gave it a good shake before spritzing (per the instructions).
The name said salted, and salted this fragrance is! Salted Muse is a mix of sea salt, cedarwood, and olive tree top notes, giving a “fresh summer” smell that isn’t too sweet or woody. Because Orebella perfumes are oil-based, expect a fresh scent that will last you all day!
All in all, as a gourmand-lover, this was a totally different but pleasant surprise. The olive tree will definitely take the Middle Eastern girlies back to their roots, while the cedarwood and sea salt add warmth. The ULTA employee might have seen me in the perfume aisle more than once to test this scent out.
Rating: 8/10
Blooming Fire Review
Blooming fire absolutely gives rich auntie vibes. First of all, the golden color of the perfume is absolutely stunning! After a good mix, it becomes amber, and that is when it is ready to be worn. A single spritz and you’re able to smell the Tahitian monoi flower, patchouli, and bergamot almost instantly.
I’m typically not one to be a fan of florals, but for flower fans, this fragrance is the perfect warm floral you can wear on a night out to elevate your look. And it’s hydrating? And long-lasting? I might not ditch my vanillas so easily, but I’d definitely give Blooming Fire a wear.
Rating: 7/10
Window2Soul Review
Spring people, this is your scent! Window2Soul is a sheer floral that is the perfect shade of baby pink. With top notes of jasmine, tonka bean, and rose, this fragrance is sweet, floral, and warm. Window2Soul also includes lemon, a fresher note you can make out between the rose and jasmine.
My honest review? I was ready to buy this one and take it home! Window2Soul is not as warm as Blooming Fire, nor as fresh as Salted Muse, but I could see myself wearing this every day to work, or out for a quick brunch with friends.
Rating: 9/10
You can find the Orebella fragrances at an ULTA Beauty near you or on Orebella.com!
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