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dd2305 – :
What a beauty, Tuberose, orange blossom done to perfection!
SONYA – :
I don’t love it, but I also don’t dislike it. Unfortunately, for me, it falls under the ‘super soft like’ description. As a devout Serge lover, this was a bit of a disappointment. It does what it says, and very little else. It’s a neroli & orange blossom fragrance with little else to add to the equation. It is beautiful, though.
rswn – :
I’m really sad about this one. I was so so excited to try it, because its so loved and sounds immaculate. However, all I can smell is an orange flavored cleaning product. I mean, not as super crude as that, but at the end of the day, that’s where my mind goes every time I get a whiff.
Юрий 42 – :
Hey gorgeous!
Beautiful rounded white flowers bouquet! I can detect most of all scents listed in it. It is so musky. It has that strong clean/soapy smell mixed with the heaviness of Neroli and Tuberose. I just love it!
I wear it in summertime. The hotness and the light breeze of summers nights make me high!
markf – :
Serge’s Fleurs d’Oranger is rounded and full figured, with no sharp petit grain or citrus. It’s warm, glowing, honey laced orange blossoms and tuberose, with a dash of nutmeg and an animalic touch from caraway and the flower’s indoles.. At times, hibiscus adds a slight red grape note, which I’m not crazy about.
Overall it’s a gorgeous floral scent, that’s rich enough to be worn in winter and fall. Great sillage and longevity. Love.
SeefeAnonry – :
Really love this one. But also not liking this one so much sometimes. The floral aspect the Jasmine, Orange Blossoms, and Tuberose is absolutely stunning. Give me this image of a white floral garden when I wear it. The Jasmine gives this dryness to the perfume that It is not overly sweet. The thing I don’t really like it that much is occasionally you get the notes of body odor while wearing it. Sometimes I even suspect that it might be from me? I guess it depends on the weather and the condition too. Overall still a really good fragrance.
Longevity is pretty normal. Would say it last around 8 hours. Not a beast but still pretty good for floral perfumes.
I believe some guys would think this is too feminine, i get that. But it doesn’t really bothers me, I think I just love wearing slightly feminine fragrances.
9/10
Bodya0611 – :
15 minutes into the wearing, this hit me with a solid dose of cardamom (which I can’t stand) and fenugreek (which has a sour sweat BO smell). I was hoping this note would calm down as the time passed, but I am 4 hours in, and can’t stand it anymore. Good thing I only sprayed a tiny bit (not even one full spray) otherwise it would require a full shower to scrub it off. The interesting thing is that the notes indicate caraway, and the perfume intro talks about cumin – both of which I can handle. But NOT cardamom or fenugreek!
evp1985 – :
This smells like something from my past, something I smelled as a young ‘un back in the late 70’s/early ’80s..but dang if I can remember. I keep thinking possibly Charles of the Ritz (square shaped bottle with the red band around the cap, and a red and metallic square label on the front), but Charles of the Ritz was too heady for me back then, and Fleurs d’Oranger is not (then again, powerhouses of the past seem not so much anymore)…But this to me definitely reminds me of a fragrance from my distant past, in a very good way! Will update if I remember. But Charles of the Ritz for some reason is coming to mind. I had one of those square bottles with the red band around the cap and I wanted to love it because my ‘fancy’ older cousin had it, but it was always too much of a powerhouse to me back then.. *sigh*
So, this is maybe not a modern fragrance, yet I would not call it vintage. Timeless? Perhaps. Classy? You betcha! To me this is along the lines of Peome, Songes, Amarige, Patou’s Sublime..those types of fragrances (but not dupes). Note-wise, not picking up specific notes, just a sunny white floral. Not picking up citrus per se, but definitely has a warmth/sunniness to this and sort of a clean type of scent. I guess I do pick up the orange blossom note, but really not much else in the way of specific notes. I definitely do NOT pick up any caraway, nutmeg, nor white rose. So I guess note-wise for me, this is all about the orange blossom. I might pick up a little hibiscus (even though it’s voted way last as the notes). I can see this being great in the Summer, but also around Christmastime, as for us, our traditional vintage Christmases growing up often had the scent of orange, so to me this would be nice for holiday time, as well (memories!!).
All in all, I can see this maybe being ‘ho hum’ to some, but I love it! I think the memories this brings back plays a role, plus this just smells good to my nose/on my skin. L❤️VE!!!
paha236 – :
Is it just me or does the drydown smell like sweaty armpits?……
leonk – :
عطر انثوي ناااعم جميل فااتن
انصح به كثيرا السيدات الناضجات
عطور سيرج لوتنس نادرا ماتخيب الامال
9/10
Dimas Climat – :
Ever since a trip to Morocco in 2016, I’ve been low key obsessed with orange blossom – in fragrances, creams and desserts!
Serge Lutens doesn’t play. This is crafted scent and lives up to it’s name of Fleurs D’Oranger. As the hours pass, the orange blossom unfolds and it lingers close to the skin. The effect of this is that you don’t leave an overpowering trail, but rather anyone close to you wants to come closer. It is feminine, elegant and lovely.
So far so good – but before you get to the beautiful parts of this perfume you have to put up with at least 2-3 hours of smelling like a “grandma”. As I’m my 20s, this is not something I like. And it is for this reason that I won’t wear this, yet…
Mark-Woolfy – :
Wow! What a spicy, animalic orange blossom fragrance. It’s so unique. I don’t think I’ve ever smelled anything quite like it. Gorgeous!
valera_mgn – :
This smells like Sebastian Venable stalking Cabeza De Lobo in a seersucker suit. Too, too decadent.
sazonchik1967 – :
This scent is just dripping with gorgeousness. I try not to buy fragrances until I’ve really thought it over but HAVE to get a full size bottle of this stuff tout suite.
I like Jo Malone Orange Blossom and Robert Piguet Fracas and never would have thought that orange blossom and tuberose could coexist so beautifully, but they DO in this one, probably because Serge Lutens is brilliant. I’ve also been hella depressed lately and this is picking me up out of the funk a little bit, so that’s cool.
Definitely recommend trying it if you get a chance.
kenflendy – :
Looking over my ‘haves’ and wondering over which to review next … this one!
I notice this appears on orange-blossom themed threads with literally outstanding frequency. And so it should: if you want a full-on non-compromising orange blossom general advance along the whole front, then you couldn’t do much, if any, better than this. It takes me back to my first ever experience of orange-blossom scent. Not that I can specifically remember the actual happening; but instantly, the moment I set nose to this, the olfactory ‘gestalt’ that was installed in my mind on that occasion, whatever it was, was resurrected. And vividly, too!
I think the admixture of a little civet (which orange-blossom kind of ‘calls out for’, IMO) has a lot to do with it. The result is … it seems odd to say this, as how could it possibly be pleasant … but like it lodges itself in your breathing passages by means of barbs! Like it’s on the point if making you sneeze. (It never does actually make me sneeze.)
Really, I’m just describing orange-blossom here, rather than reviewing this fragrance. But I am reviewing it, in that this fragrance DELIVERS orange blossom. It doesn’t seem to me that there is really a great deal more to be said about it. Other orange-blossom fragrances, such as for instance Elie Saab’s excellent offerings, use the orange-blossom note, or do stuff with it, but this one – this one just delivers it, pressed down and running over.
Even such other stuff as there is in it is here ancilliary to this purpose – either framing the note or boosting it – the civet definitely boosting.
Just checked the notes-list – civet isn’t listed. I’m nearly certain though that I read in some Serge Lutens spiel that it does contain some. If I find it doesn’t I’ll get back and correct this.
tonizadrot – :
شکوفه های پرتقال
بهار نارنج
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Scent & Qualiy: 8/10
Longevity: 7/10
Sillage: 6/10
Creativity & Uniqueness: 7/10
Affordability: 6/10
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Overall: 6.8/10
pasashasan – :
I had smelled this out of bottle and thought it smelled amazing. When I finally got my hands on it it was quite a bit different than I expected.
The opening was citrus and quite a soapy floral. Then came the spices, which was quite a nice surprise. I was unsure what I thought of it when an hour or two later I got a whiff of the wonderful orange blossom scent I’d origionally smelled. I haven’t known many scents to get less soapy as they settled, but this one seems to. Upon revisiting the dry down is magical. Resinous and musky, yet bright and powerful enough to catch your attention throughout the day, but not room filling.
I’m not sure that it will be my favorite orange blossom, but it is one of the most interesting.
koplani – :
I like all kind of neroli scents, from bright candied interpretations to earthy natural ones, but Serge Lutens’ dirty/spicy version isn’t for me, however good it is in its genre. Both the nutmeg and the tuberose are a bit too prominent here for my personal taste, and since I already have more than one orange blossom in my collection that is way more up my alley, that means I probably won’t bother to get to know Fleurs d’Oranger better now that my sample is gone. Which isn’t to say I dislike it in any way – in fact, the neroli note itself is really wonderful. Sometimes when I’m not thinking about it I catch a whiff of it from a distance, and it makes me reconsider everything I’ve said here and almost run out for a full bottle. But then I sniff my wrist more closely and the nutmeg hits my nose, and I know it’s not to be.
Erehsim – :
Smells gorgeous at first and then the dry down haunts you for hours with its cold, soapy sterility. I bought a bottle of this at one point when I didn’t know any better and regretted it almost immediately. I actually forgot I even owned it, which, for me (not a mega collector), is saying something.
RapeSoraACror – :
For men this is too feminine but I couldn’t help but buy a bottle. I live in Lebanon, a middle easter country and in the south there are orange plantations. When you drive past the plantations at night, the orange blossom smells so heavenly. When I smelled this fragrance, it was as if the perfumer had just took that essence and put it into a bottle. Hyper Realistic, its the best Fleur d’oranger anyone could own.
Its a gorgeous fragrance. Gave it to my mother, and she gets interesting compliments from her friends. Even my mother who isn’t into perfumes adores this fragrance. That isn’t to say this has a mature vibe to it, this will suit any age.
Versatility can go all year round, best worn in winter because of a slight density the fragrance carries.
If I had to describe this fragrance in a sentence it would paradoxically be: A subtle yet elegant head turner.
gpc157elipseskism – :
Stunning perfume. perhaps the best i’ve ever smelled thus far. this is the standard for me, bar none. every time i smell something new, i have to think about whether it could replace this as my number 1 scent.
it is a beautiful, full but not overwhelming warm floral bouquet. It is complex and intriguing without being stanky and offputting. It is unique yet pretty much universally alluring. Oriental, eastern flowers, meets Indian spices, meets Western high perfumery and refinement. Beauty in a bottle <3 Can’t believe this isn’t rated 5 out of 5 stars here tbh.
smezyhwphju – :
Wow, this is a blast of cumin and sex at first. Then it’s a super soapy orange flower. Finally, after it calms down, it’s a beautiful soft orange blossom plus some other watercolor floral.
Very, very pretty, but I think I like Houbigant’s more.
прошка – :
I blind bought this based on the some of the reviews and because I tend to gravitate toward some of the top notes, but this was almost overpowering for me after just one spray. It started to turn into insect repellent territory for me after a while. While I appreciate the strength, especially when so many of my favorites fade away quickly, I might have to reserve this for special occasions. I decided to change from the spray application to the dab application to see if it helps with being too powerful to my senses. I definitely prefer Fleurs de Citronnier to this one.
bolegz – :
Okay, I would like to avoid writing reviews under first impression. I know myself, I like many different things, I am addicted to fragrances and I get overwhelmed and overly enthusiastic over things too quickly. Generally, I trust my intuition, but with fragrances, I need some time to totally relax and welcome them in my life completely. BUT HIS ONE. Oh, my god. I cannot tell the specific notes or in any rational way explain this, but my life has reached a new level since I’ve first smelled it.
First of all, I like woody, spicy, noir perfumes. Some sweet and white floral perfumes had slowly found their way to my top list, but generally, this is so not me. But this is just heaven. It is white floral, I could also say it is somehow fruity-juicy-orange-peachy sweet, but in the most perfect way. I couldn’t believe that I could fall in love with something like that in a second. It is yummy, but not gourmand. And then, a spicy note comes, which was like pre-orgasmic moment for me, I was thinking “there is even more?!” Thank god it does not fade to woody mamma mia, because this would be too good to be true. For me, it also has something masculine, but very subtle. If there was more of it, I wouldn’t complain, but even so, it is a masterpiece.
Okay, I am lucky enough to really love the smell, but I would like to tell you what a virtuoso this fragrance is aside of the scent. One thing is the scent. But another thing is behaviour of this perfume. It is brilliant. I often complain about the sillage and longevity. I can not get the thing with the main idea of perfumes: this is practically a scented water for which I pay a lot. But somehow, most of the perfumes lose their smell after couple of hours or even before. In my mind, this is not it .If you are a perfume, you have one job: to smell good for a long time on anything or anyone. I haven’t tried Serge Lutens’s perfumes before, but Fleurs d’Oranger really does its job very good. Its smell is strong already in the bottle, but when mixed with skin, it does its magic: it gets alive. And this is the brilliance of it. It is like you are working together, the perfume and you, you are dependent on each other. Then it develops but it doesn’t lose its power. I am thrilled about it.
If I wasn’t obsessed with oh so many different scents, this could be my one and only perfume right next to my signature perfume. This is the one which fills up the whole space around you but it is not aggressive. Like when someone steps into your apartment and says “mmh, it smells so much like you”.
And this one smells like me right now.
Inga_emizebraabito – :
A spicy blend, delicious ad so fragrant, reminds me of Ramadan time during sunset where you can smell all the sweets made of orange blossom coming out of all houses in the neighborhood.
nafTwimi – :
As anticipated, Lutens’ Fleur d’Oranger is a magnificent orange blossom. Unfortunately my skin chemistry does something horrible to it and, during the middle notes, it smells somewhat metallic. Top and drydown are ethereal, sunny, beautiful.
For anyone with potentially the same problem as me, I recommend Piguet’s Mademoiselle Piguet, another amazing orange blossom similar to the Lutens without the metallic tinge.
ddim001 – :
Little girl in blue BY Amedeo Modigliani 1918
galinka_fr – :
I bought this and hung on to it for at least six months before giving it away, in frustration, to my most willing recipient, my mum.
A pleasant yet absurdly boring non commital fragrance. This is not what I would expect from a fragrance that labels itself as orange blossom.
It may be pretty but it’s quite pedestrian in my view.
MyzikaSaschka – :
I tried this perfume in a store as the saleswoman suggested, I sprayed it on a piece of paper. I don’t remember the first impression, I had some thoughts running through my mind and I just put it in my bag. But when I smelled it in the evening while taking out things from my bag – boy what a scent! Heaven for my nose! I couldn’t believe orange blossom can smell so delightful, soft, so delicate and romantic! Wow! I kept on smelling this piece of paper for the next 3 days. Since then I wish to try it again, this time on my skin. Usually I don’t prefer scents that have one note prominently dominant but this is a true masterpiece. I think it would suit the most a woman in her 30’s who is elegant, tasteful, gracious in her movement, sweet but decisive. Heaven, heavenly!
Муфасаил – :
sticky jasmine in an orange juice
Stygo – :
I believe that fragrance appeal is a nose-of-the-beholder thing, so I want to preface my review by saying it is not negative- it is purely an observation.
I tend to wear big, resinous oriental spicy florals, but this fragrance sounded like a nice change of pace to try. Indeed, it is a light floral, pretty, and a departure from my usual big, bold fragrances. I have worn this twice and the first time it seemed reminiscent of something I’ve smelled before, but I could not quite place the fragrance. The first time I tried Fleurs d’Oranger was in the summer, so I decided to put my sample aside until cooler weather. When I sprayed this today, the image instantly popped into my mind: this fragrance smells to my nose like the very faint fragrance of Kleenex tissues. I actually have been aware of the tissue scent all this time and did not realize it was a commercial fragrance that was produced by design. It is a light and pleasant scent, so that is not a bad thing. Also, the fragrance lasts on my skin for quite a while, even though I do not apply fragrances heavily. I would recommend this to a floral-lover who wants to dip their toe into the fragrance pool but who doesn’t want to dive into the deep end just yet.
Fleurs d’Oranger is a persistent white floral that is not overpowering. It is not quite my cup of tea, but it is a pretty and pleasant fragrance.
accinuizess – :
My signature perfume and maybe my 10th enthusiastic review… LOL
Actually not a review, just found this description of this masterpiece on line and wanted to share
“In a word: masterpiece. There is no other way to sum up Fleurs d’Oranger. This is truly a legend in the Lutens line, the fresh yet decadent scent of an orange grove in full bloom, blossoms falling like rain as a warm breeze swirls the petals in the air. The heady and sweet scents of orange blossom, white jasmine and tuberose are highlighted with a hint of citrus and enhanced with just the tiniest wisps of warm spice to create a perfume that is ever-changing and, once you live with it awhile, you begin to sense its ultra complex nature. Fleurs d’Oranger is a floral fantasy that is even more beautiful than any amount of flowery prose can hope to relay…it’s a rare fragrance that could be worn every day and you’d never tire of it. Gloriously feminine, Fleurs is not “cute” nor is it cloying or overpowering…it’s pure French elegance meets a wild romp in an orange grove, a dream of a perfume that will make you close your eyes, breathe deeply and just…smile”
net-smisla – :
I’m puzzled by this fragrance. It’s not a bad scent; I love the orange blossom in it, but I’m not getting “sex” or even “unisex” from this so much as… “gym socks.” Not unwashed gym socks, but sort of like someone did a halfway job on the laundry. Like they used a very nice detergent but not enough of it, and then dried the gym socks but not completely, and left them in the dryer for a few days slightly damp, and then remembered to finish the job and ended up overdrying them.
There’s something very dry and woodsy that’s not listed in the notes. Or could that be the caraway, or the hibiscus?
_alex_ – :
I was looking for a straight-ahead orange blossom fragrance, and boy does this seem to be it. I seem to have a fairly recent bottle, and in contrast to many recent fragrances and reformulations, this stuff lasts forever (almost to a fault) and projects like crazy on my skin. To the point where I’d only spray half a spray if I could.
Quite linear it seems, without much in the way of development. Compared to L’Artisan Parfumeur Seville a l’Aube it’s less complex and quite a bit stronger and more persistent.
It’s what I was looking for so I like it, and a must-sample for those exploring orange flower fragrances.
кокс – :
Smelt this for the first time in Liberty ,and ever since the assistant sprayed this on my wrist I can’t stop sniffing it! This is a soft orange blossom ,and turns into a dry woody floral throughout the day ,noticeable but not overpowering ,pleasant and clean ,this will be my next purchase !
Kyzaevp – :
orange cloves christmas ball + tuberose
Марина77777 – :
Jasmines neroli.
It’s quite a blend of jasmines and citrus beside the neroli. Very floral and very interesting. Not much of tuberose but more on the spicy side and the sourness of citrus and jasmines.
tornadomx250 – :
For someone who doesn’t really like orange blossom, I love this.
Unlike soapy usual ones this smells sweaty and a bit indecent on me but beautiful and wearable at the same time unlike some of my others. Basically to me it’s a proper femme fetale perfume, the sort that hints at things… judging by the reviews this may just be my skin but the cumin really comes out on me.
Sillage isnt huge and the longevity could be better but so far the best orange blossom I’ve sniffed!
Raikin25 – :
Anyone who wants to swap or sell their bottle of Fleur D’Oranger please email me. USA only.
20102010 – :
بختصار
و كانك دخلت عالم الزهور بشتى انواعها والوانها
Fylhtq67 – :
With this superb frag we watch a long lasting beauty contest between orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose, coming alternately to the first stage. Sometimes even the rose or the hibiscus peaks through to make a glimpse!
The mix is fantastic, finally in the end orange blossom wins the contest, as you leave the show with its nice skin scent, though jasmine and tuberose have done her best to get the trophy, in vain …
A must have for lovers of white flowers.
BelyiShaman – :
I bought this because I have been seeking a neroli orange flower fragrance that comes close to Caron’s Narcisse Noir from the ’70s, a search that continues…unrequited.
There was a heaviness in NN, almost a wintry depth, that I have never found again.
Anyway, this was pleasant, but forgettable, and the longevity was a little suspect for an EDP. I liked it but didn’t love it on me.
bdh720speagoessenda – :
I thought this smelled really pretty but the white florals were just too much for me to enjoy wearing – there is a big heady tuberose in here. I tend to be fairly sensitive to certain white florals (yes, I’m talking about you tuberose, lily and gardenia) and they can easily be overwhelming and give me a headache. I gave this to my sister and she seems to really like it.
I really don’t get what people are talking about when they say this is dirty or skanky. FOMO. Womp, womp.
niki746 – :
Fleurs d’Oranger is one of those few Lutens Fragrances I love and that work really well on my skin.
It’s very different from the usually cologne-ish orange blossom scents or orange blossom mixed with vanilla.
While orange blossom totally is the main player here, it’s no boring soliflore at all, but complex. The scent takes course in different, changing directions.
All the notes are noticeable at one point, even hibiscus (at least if you know it should be there).
The orange blossom is sweet like bubblegum, supported by tuberose. The jasmine note, also a main note here, smells like real jasmine from a shrub. Very natural.
Cumin and nutmeg make everything round and perfect, the spicy notes are a surprising twist to the white flowers. I can imagine that the cumin note is not for everyone, but on me it’s restrained enough to not become sweaty, but pronounced enough to be exciting.
I somehow find the scent girly and mature at the same time.
The base is a bit less spicy and more floral than the top and heart, but as I said, the different notes come and go and come back. For a long time.
I want to have this badly.
aggressor1983 – :
Orange blossom. Just orange blossom. And you know, there is a lot of power in simplicity. I mean freshly baked bread with butter, or fresh cream. It’s nice, but also it just makes me think of all the things I’m missing, where’s the complexity, the depth….no wait .. Minimalism…. Simplicity
And there you have it, perfume that causes an existential crisis is a no go.
ababnxsnvms – :
Fleurs d’Oranger is a very natural smelling Combination of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, all mixed with a healthy dose of nutmeg as a spicy background. Jasmine is the center of the show in the opening, and everything is dancing around the Jasmine note. This changes once the scent gets to its dry down and gradually orange blossom comes forward and succeeds Jasmine; at least that’s the case on my skin. It reminds you of early summer when all these flowers blossom and you have no other choice but to smell their intense happiness in the air.
I love how natural Fleurs d’Oranger smells like. It’s a clean but slightly dirty -because of the spices- white floral fragrance. It smells beautiful and feminine and sensual. It also reminds me of Givenchy’s Organza, but Fleurs d’Oranger is much more natural smelling and cleaner. Organza is full of spice and also sexier in comparison to this, in my opinion. Both fragrances do have great sillage and longevity.
Fleurs d’Oranger is a great Spring and summer day scent, and it can be worn in most fair weathers. It’s not too formal nor too casual; it’s just a great smell regardless of the occasion, something I can reach for easily. 8.5/10 for me.
pantera555 – :
I am totally in love with orange blossom smell and this perfume is all about this wonderful smell. It opens with a huge smell of orange blossom mixed with jasmine sweetness. It is open, it is sweet, it is animalic. Fleurs d’Oranger screams for attention, seeks love in all its forms. It’s huge and overwhelming. Somewhere in the background my skin releases some spices, not spicy but with a warm and sweetness that embraces all the fragrance composition.
It is an explosion of this mixture-orange blossom-jasmine plus some spices-like a smelling bomb.
It is a perfume that always has something to say, to discover, a story of itself. It is a will of the senses, a legacy of a wonderful flower.
The dry-down is more sweet than the rest and full of jasmine. Maybe I can sense a hint of nutmeg, but it is just a hint. The orange blossom is now a little bitter than it was in the opening but that does not change the beauty of this masterpiece.
If you like to make a statement, to be noticed and admired, this perfume fits you perfectly. Orange blossom, jasmine, love, spices, beauty, are all here in this rectangular and lovely bottle, mixed in an orange-colored liquid. This perfume is a must try and sometimes a must buy. I kindly recommend it to all scent lovers. Go for it!
Nix-19 – :
HELLO ORANGE BLOSSOM!
Orange blossom addict here, ready to evangelize about Serge Lutens’ Fleur D’oranger!
I own many (over a dozen or more) fragrances where orange blossom is the star. Plus a few orange blossom solifleurs. This is the best one of them all. -Sorry Houbigant’s Orangers En FLeurs. I still do love you, I promise.-
The projection/sillage of this fragrance is a freak of fine perfumery for an orange blossom centric fragrance.
Longevity: Outstanding
Houbigant’s Orangers En Fleurs still has a special place in my heart, and it DOES smell terriffic, but the performance of this gem by Serge Lutens is unparalleled.
If you live in a place with cooler weather, this is certainly the orange blossom for you! This fragrance does not depend on tropical warm weather to perform.
Mr. Christopher Sheldrake, you have yourself a fan!
girinis7 – :
Beautiful, clean, fresh (but not soft), less interesting than other Serge Lutens’ more imaginative work…actually after a while, it becomes a little bit warm and spicy. It is interesting, I take my word back!
shums-darya – :
This is A La Nuit’s seemingly well-mannered cousin, with her massive indolic jasmine note turned down to a coquettish whisper, then softened further with a splash of sweet orange blossom. A touch of polite tuberose, if there is such a thing, nudges Fleurs d’Oranger back towards carnal territory, bolstered by a hint of caraway, but the effect is more waxy than overtly sweaty and erotic. Fleurs d’Oranger also lacks the amber base of her more worldly cousin, lending an air of faux innocence – but I still wouldn’t want to wear this in a confined space or on a scorching hot day.
Overall, Fleurs d’Oranger is an excellent white floral with a name that is a classic example of misdirection. This is a jasmine scent, without a doubt – and a very good one at that.
NastyaMalina – :
I’m a bit intimidated as I try to find words to do this justice, but something must be said. I went to Bois de Jasmin, where words like, “sultry,” “opulent,” “lush,” and “demanding” are used, and phrases like, “heaving mass of blossoms.” and, “salty, woody note of cumin,” have obviously been pondered upon. Then there was this, “…. if one expects a well-behaved and demure floral, discovering the true nature of this fragrance will be a shock. It is unabashedly decadent, heady and rich.” I may revisit to try to add my own words, but these words are so close to perfect. I feel I can do no better…….blissssssss.
drunkkey – :
I really really want to like this, and in some ways I do, but that damn cumin! The last thing I want to smell like is that I was too lazy to shower for a week so I just doused myself with perfume to cover the stink.
I love that from a distance the perfume creates the experience of smelling tuberose and a bit of orange blossom on a hot day- that is a fascinating sensation and the very reason why I haven’t given up on this yet.
I wear perfume for myself to enjoy- but I’m beginning to realize that some fragrances are meant for others to enjoy. In performance, we always have to think about projection for the space we’re in. Sometimes my playing will sound harsh to my ears but will speak clearly and cleanly in the hall. I think it’s the same with this perfume. It’s a public rather than private performance. Not sure if I’m up to enduring the surface noice for the sake of this concert, however. Time will tell.
Word of warning, this is a monster! i choked myself by accidentally giving myself a full spray before a concert and it would not wash it off- was sure I would get written up for that!
Kylie_fromAD – :
Fleurs d’Oranger gives an impression that I am close to an orange tree and smell its flowers, fruit and leaves all in one. In terms of evoking that first impression of an orange flower, I think Sheldrake did a good job. (Although, real orange blossoms, as I remember, are less sweet and more pungent).
I like it most once orange meets tuberose and jasmine, as here it transforms from a solo to a more complex bouquet of white flowers, giving the fragrance its distinctiveness. Even it is a lovely bouquet, for now, I prefer keeping it (only) on the wrist and cherish it when I need a sniff of that beauty.
It’s a kind of scent that one needs to explore over time and grow with it.
kulibinhb – :
Beautiful fragrance ! Great for the summer. The only “minus” is that it doesn’t last for long ..
Invul_me – :
Disappointing. A bit too much Caraway for my liking, making the composition smell a bit sweaty, comparable to what you get in Eau D’Hermes. It is not overpowerin