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kozak73 – :
A nice, if uninspiring mix of citrus and amber, with weak performance.
dtf981Diobtetty – :
A very transparent citrus-floral (lime, bergamot, neroli) with green facets and a nice lift of anise and aldehydes. Refreshing and diaphanous rather than deep. A bit hard to pin down; more of an abstract “smell” than reminding me of any place or thing.
Though much of the note list makes this look like it’s a heady, opulent scent the vibe I get here is sheer and weightless; a descendant of sparkling floral chypres like Cristalle, Odalisque, and Promesse de L’Aube.
apacyploreomo – :
Here is the description from the sample order page on the OJ website.
“The sumptuous windows of Fortnum & Mason are filled with all aspects of a sybarite’s delight; you enter into a kingdom of visual feasts. Jardin d’Ombre is a beloved scent inspired by walks around this exotic experience. The fragrance is created by using very high concentrates of sandalwood for softness and patchouli for intense spiciness. Harmonic notes of flowers, Moroccan rose for sweetness, orange absolute for warmth. Finally, amber for underlying sensuality that serves to fix the whole potion together creating a mystical Jardin d’ Ombre; Fortnum & Mason in a bottle.
Head: Orange Absolute, bergamot, Sicilian lime
Heart: Orris, Jasmine, rose, orchid oil
Soul: Sandalwood, musk, amber, patchouli”
I am not sure how to comment on the idea of a perfume based on a shop I do not know but its shifts and swirls do recall walking around markets, souks and some of the more exotic old fashioned shops and cafes `i have known (In Yorkshire this would be ‘Bettys’ and ‘Lewis and Cooper’)
The patchouli is pronounced and is perhaps the nicest I have ever smelled and the sandalwood is a huge feature, infinitely smooth and deep whilst the iris – a tricky note for me – is beautifully restrained and green. This is warm, inviting, lush and yes, a bit exotic.