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deniskin78 – :
The above notes list for Granada is definitely incomplete (even to my uneducated nose), so here’s another (courtesy of Basenotes) which I think may be more accurate:
Top Notes: Italian Bigarade, Italian Bergamot
Middle Notes: Indian Jasmine Sambac, Madagascan Black Pepper, Indian Cardamom
Base notes: Mate Tea, Laotian Beeswax, Tunisian Rose Absolute
Thanks to previous reviewers for describing this so well – they inspired me to blind buy a bottle; it’s discontinued, getting a sample to try is nigh on impossible, so bought a nearly full 100ml bottle of Granada, from a private seller on eBay UK. I couldn’t be more pleased – this is a beautiful, gently spiced floral, which I think is probably wearable all year round; there’s sweet, soft citrus, ideal for hot, sunny climates and warm but delicate spices for cooler weather. Granada is nothing like any of the perfumes I own and I don’t remember having testing anything similar either.
Granada is a delight and definitely worth scooping up if the (corrected) notes appeal to you. I spritzed once to the back of my hand about five hours ago and upgraded from “like” to “love” in the last thirty minutes. It’s fairly linear, smelling virtually the same as when first sprayed, although the initial orange top notes faded within five minutes. I can’t smell “Tunisian rose absolute”, but it’s chilly this evening; it may become apparent when it’s warmer. I suspect Granada may even attract bees and hoverflies, it smells so deliciously of honeyed flowers. I’ll test the bee theory in summer (not that I particularly want to be pursued by them, but it will be an interesting outcome if the experiment works. I do love bees…).
vovovo2 – :
This set of perfumes is – without question – the best work Calice Becker has ever done. These are beautiful fragrances. Calice Becker has had a long career, and she’s nosed some lovely fragrances, but this set is just exemplary of great perfumery.
Granada has a bit of bergamot and tea mixed in with a perfect rose scent. It’s not a synthetic smell of rose at all. It’s an heirloom rose, warm in the late afternoon in full flower on the plant.
The notes listed on this aren’t complete, and maybe that’s why it’s been so overlooked. If I looked at the notes, then I wouldn’t have purchased this. Missing this one would have been such a shame.
tele-sergej – :
Anyone for a lemony Lady Grey? If you like your Earl Gray with a twist of lemon while sipping on a veranda spilling over with fresh blossoming flowers, then decide, “Nevermind, I’ll just take this one to wear and go”? Then this fragrance is speaking volumes to you. While I agree with others that feel this is a linear fragrance it is so but it changes by degrees, becoming less, sharp, losing its bite, stopping just short of becoming a bergamot lemon drop grown up lollipop, due to the (beeswax, and dare U detect sweet pipe tobacco?). It is very familiar and I feel it is so reminiscent of “Pomme d’ Or, by Evody, a fragrance I found on a European website, ‘Aus Lieb zum Duft.de. I feel Pomme has more lemon, less bergamot. This can be unisex,as most citrus/bergamot fragrances can, but the florals shouldn’t be off-putting. Great for anytime, any day.
Dry down…what dry down?? I can’t seem to get to it because I keep reapplying. Not because it is too light; I just enjoy the top and middle notes so much! FBW
I got mine @ TJ MAXX for $12.99 (3.4 oz); it was the last one. My advice: buy any that you see. This is one of those sleeper fragrances…don’t buy now…regret later.
SunnyOk – :
Very crisp. Very. A feminine leaned unisex. If you want to smell really clean and citrusy floral this will do the trick. The first scent burst is more a bite. It bit my nostrils literally. I’d say it’s quite green. It smelled the same to me all day. It lasts incredibly long. I would recommend this to someone who wants to smell clean and fantastic and be taken seriously. There is no whimsy or floral sweetness to this one. It’s very straight to the point. I picture crisp white cotton blouses and pencil skirts.
VataomidlyVom – :
Granada – this is a beautiful gem. After falling hard for Carolina I decided that I should try the other fragrances in this line. I purchased Granada because the notes intrigued me, btw this site should update the notes accordingly.
Granada opens with rich citrus notes that are quite green and yet pleasantly tame. The floral accord is really beautiful and adds a layer of femininity to the fragrance. For me this screams maxi dress material but it is so wonderfully aromatic that it can easily go with anything.
I compare this to Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca but Granada’s blends much smoother, lingers forever on my skin with nice sillage. Well done Oscar, well done!
yurik777 – :
This perfume smells more like a citrus perfume to me than a floral.
I think the bergamot note must be very heavy. Honestly, to me, I smell bergamot, lemon/orange, but I don’t smell any jasmine/orange blossom or florals like other people are listing.
It’s a citrus perfume to me, and not a really pretty one.
slava.hay – :
I like florals but I am always wary as so often they are migraine inducing disasters for me. Well, I know its quite a claim but this must white floral fragrances that I have had the pleasure to try. I didnt hang about purchasing a fb. This pricey range is now selling quite cheaply so dont miss out. It has a creamy quality that keeps jasmine and neroli rounded. It is though more of a fresh, light, orange blossom fragrance more than anything else. I dont get any pepper thankfully. It smells expensive. The rose adds some sweetness but not too much. Good sillage and longevity. This is one fragrance to treasure.
BatmanLeto – :
Clean and Dry and neutral with jasmine note, not sweet, close to skin, pleasant, but definitely office and unisex type of perfume.
I am not a fan of Oscar’s perfume, but this one is a good one, want to try other perfumes of this new line, may be they employed a new perfumer)))
Бревнов Витор – :
I just found a 3.4 oz bottle of Granada at TJ MAXX for $19.99! The original label from Neiman Marcus prices it at $150.00. The packaging and bottle are so beautiful. Even if I didn’t like the fragrance I would keep this just because it’s a beautiful addition to my collection. Happy, happy!!
Overveprime – :
Find this beauty on Marshall for just……19.00 bucks..! I was a instant success, The bottle and the package…but the fragrance was and is out of this world. Super refreshing and exotic…with lots of bergamot and jasmine..but I detect a prominent note of musk. GRANADA is one of the most delicious perfumes I ever had..and is going to be a instant success on the coming winter Months…
Update…last on my skin 14 hours…and the sillage is extremely huge and delicious.
VeronNaf – :
From O.d.l.R:s official website:
Fragrance Notes:
• Top: Italian Bigarade, Italian Bergamot
• Heart: Indian Jasmine Sambac, Madagascar Black Pepper, Indian Cardamom
• Base: Mate Tea, Laos Beeswax, Tunisian Rose Absolute
Wough – :
Got this beauty in a swap, and I have to say it’s everything I hoped it would be. It is indeed as said, WHITE FLORAL which means a bright youthful and elegant jasmine! I was afraid it would be a ‘heavy cheap 90’s jasmine’ if you know what I mean.. but it’s very up to date, cheerful light, a bit green and bright! The longevity is awesome!! lasts forever really. it’s very romantic, elegant and positive fragrance… very suitable for a romantic occasion! Doesn’t remind me any other scent I know.. Pure Spanish love in a bottle!
vic69 – :
Granada starts with a punch of Citrus, fresh sweet Citrus. About 30 minutes later a wonderful Jasmin appear, light, airy and soft – but there around you for many, many hours. On my dry skin I could smell Granada for about 10 hours.
Granada briserar som en bomb med fräsch, söt Citrus. Efter ca 30 minuter letar sig en underbar Jasmin fram. Lätt, luftig, len och mjuk men åndå där runt dig i många, många timmar. På min hud kunde jag känna den i över 10 timmar.
Necespolo – :
Granada is the loving sister whose tender beauty sneaks up on you. The dry down is even delightful.
shota-3 – :
Granada is a pleasent, summery, spring scent. It has florals, it’s sweet, warm. Not much going on here. A good scent for a women to wear during the day time. It’s not loud, it’s subtle, and soft. Try it.
SD.serg78 – :
Granada is nice, it smells real pleasant, soft, pretty, the notes mix in smoothly, the scent is elegant, bright and velvety. Would make a lovely spring scent!!!
The orange blossom note is crisp and vibrant, lovely, a hint of jasmine, no rose though. But is it worth the high price!? Not for me,the scent is quite linear and doesn’t develop much, but I admit they did a nice job on that one!!!
Apollon71 – :
I was given this fragrance today at a launch and I absolutely love it. Despite that I’m a guy, it’s phenomenal on me, bursting with citrus and evokes a playful emotion in me. Oscar has struck the right notes in these luxuries. Love them all!