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cheamirhan – :
Grand Cologne
I just find it between the 3000+ samples that I’ve got…
IDK many fumes from Atelier Cologne but this one was a wonderful surpise to save $$$.
On my coffee table it is a cologne with orange blossoms and neroli that I took from the supermarket for 3 euros.
It is fantastic, amazing…uplifting…my everyday splash!!
This is almost the same without that “fresh aura” that my cheap supermarket cologne is.
Sorry to the Atelier lovers but I can find in a sec a cologne without spending a fortune.
To me this is overrated and…just a lemon-something.
V
gena99909 – :
Sunny orangey loveliness. It’s not super long wearing, but it’s crisp and cheerful.
archer2332 – :
I just received seven Atelier fragrance samples. I’m not very familiar with this brand and am excited to try these and share my thoughts.
First up is Grand Neroli. Grand Neroli is a bright and green citrus fragrance with lots of neroli, of course, along with lemon and bergamot. I get the Fruity Pebbles vibe that others have talked about, but I like that. I wish I could smell more of the oakmoss because that is a note I usually enjoy. There is some soft vanilla in the dry down. Overall, it’s a nice, fresh fragrance, but it doesn’t last very long at all.
Aerohopleneriiog – :
To me this is a nice, fresh, inoffensive perfume. It does not remind me in any way of Tom Ford Neroli. To my nose it is like Christian Dior Dune. I can imagine this being very refreshing on a warm summer’s day. If you like a fresh lemony scent this is for you.It is not really my thing I much prefer the richness of Tom Ford Neroli.
kiralightman – :
Fruity Pebbles, as someone else had said. Overpriced. You can get much better Neroli based fragrances at this price point. It reminded me more of Hermes’ Eau d’Orange Vert than of Neroli Portofino.
GAN20122 – :
I have tested Neroli Portofino several times and I own 4711. This fragrance is probably comparable to these 2. However, there is of course a big quality difference between 4711 and the other 2.
This smells closer to TF than to 4711. A very good Neroli fragrance, almost about as good as Neroli Portofino and I consider that one to be the best Neroli fragrance.
However, it doesn’t last as long as Neroli Portofino, and Neroli Portofino is known for its weak longevity. So I see no reason to pick this over Neroli Portofino, except the price. I slightly like TF more though. It’s not as sophisticated as TF.
Fresh and floral, uplifting and I’d say it leans slightly towards the masculine side. If there wasn’t Neroli Portofino, I’d give this a love. It’s only a like.
It’s easy to wear, inoffensive and you can’t go wrong with it during spring or summer.
ndr381intitytek – :
A deliciously refreshing, citrusy, green cologne in the most classic French tradition, IMO. I barely detect the neroli, but this is an excellent choice for the suffocating S Florida heat. Pretty much a skin scent, overpriced since u an get Guerlain and Mugler to a similar effect at half the cost of Atelier. Quality ingredients, that’s for sure.
largona – :
A quietly breathtaking green neroli of exquisite quality. It’s almost a soliflore, but the neroli note is bolstered in the top notes by crisp citrus and in the dry down by subdued oak moss and galbanum, adding an earthy greenness. The trademark Atelier musk is preset, but here softened by a minute dose of amber, which helps to soften and round out the crunchy neroli. The overall effect is incredibly natural and quite gorgeous; neither too sharply citric or sweetly floral, it is neroli as it should be. Masterful.
Ditirxcj – :
Fresh and invigorating opening, I get more of the green bergamot and bitter petitgrain. The sweet flowery neroli follows, but it’s not dominating the blend, who continues to stay more fresh than flowery. It dries to a typical Atelier’s musky base. Great sparkling opening with mediocre heart and base.
Scent: 7.5/10
Longevity: 5/10
Projection: 3/10
mlightly8434 – :
Sadly another fragrance that simply doesn’t last. It smells wonderful for about 10 minutes. Obviously these fragrance houses test them yet they don’t seem to care if they last less than 30 minutes. I won’t buy it for that reason.
finik00 – :
Tart and slightly bitter orange peel on my skin, incisive and green, this cuts through murky senses and is mood enhancing in the way that essential orange oil is. There’s a pleasant rounding out which happens ten or so minutes after application, the amber, musk and vanilla very, very quietly soften the edges but essentially this is a neroli soliflore cologne, great for summer.
Uner – :
So gorgeous. Soft, light, and fresh delightful orange blossom scent. This one wears beautifully in the spring and summer months, but in the fall and at Christmas time, I like to slather myself in coconut oil mixed with cinnamon essential oil and Grand Neroli smells wonderful layered over that!
pso203speagoessenda – :
This is my all-time favorite Neroli frag.
It all began after receiving a sample of Lush’s “Gorgeous” facial moisturizer. After discovering that Lush doesn’t *bottle* this as a perfume, I went on a mad quest for an identical scent. Literally tried *dozens* of orange blossom x neroli scents, before zoning in on Atelier Cologne as The One.
The first 20 minutes is the BOMB. It feels like you just won the lottery. It’s a sweetened lemon blast with neroli, perfectly balanced by galbanum. Sadly, this phase doesn’t last long. Mind you, the actual fragrance itself continues with fairly good lasting power. But it’s the first 20 minutes that I live for.
Needless to say, I go through a bottle fairly quickly, since I keep spraying to re-experience the initial blast.
owe848bedyWelty – :
This is an extremely well balanced Neroli fragrance. I love neroli but find that many perfumers wield it with abandon and the end result can be a little harsh on the nose. Atelier balance it out beautifully with citruses and the barest touch of amber and vanilla, which lets the neroli shine, but does not over power it.
I tend to be a bit heavy handed with application, but the result is that I always get compliments so the sillage is good. I get a good 5 to 6 hours of bright neroli/citrus on my skin.
Gymnkeymnpyncsd – :
Scent 6/10 (this is the closest to TF neroli portofino to my nose)
longevity 2/10 (15 – 20 min at best)
sillage 6/10 (almost an arm’s lenght)
price 1/10
A big pass for me
TOUAREGIN – :
Expensive 4711 Maurer & wirtz, nothing more. Its a shame.
jocker19911 – :
A pleasant neroli-dominant fragrance with a few other elements mixed in, Atelier Cologne Grand Neroli is another nice warm-weather-friendly entry from the house. The other relevant notes are the citrus mix in the opening (I get more bergamot than lemon) and vanilla/musk in the dry down.
Grand Neroli is still a safe neroli, not a smack-you-in-the-face neroli like the Tom Fords, but its sweeter dry down does slightly distinguish it from some of the others.
Like the other Ateliers, performance is is not bad, but not very good, either—modest projection and longevity.
Not among the most unique or daring neroli fragrances, Grand Neroli is nonetheless another pleasant option from Atelier Cologne that could be used in a variety of situations but would surely shine most in the summer, perhaps outdoors.
A pleasant scent but with the performance issues, it’s another Atelier that one needs to like a lot in order to spring for, at the usual pricing, but Grand Neroli seems to be much cheaper on BeautySpin and FragranceX: under $80 for 100ml.
7 out of 10
mustafa1453 – :
This starts nice, bright, and sharply fresh, but it turns just very bitter and conventional on me. Nothing to hold my interest and I couldn’t make it past 30 minutes before scrubbing it off. Considering all the love for this scent, I feel I must be missing something. I’ll have to give it another test when I have more patience.
Craizy777 – :
Paper and skin-tested a number of neroli fragrance (including Neroli Portofino) and eventually chose to add this to my collection.
The neroli I get from this fragrance is so fresh, bright and rich but never overly dominant. There are always a hint of floral scent at the back to balance the citrus.
There is also some sort of sweetness in the dry down which gives this fragrance a lil bit of layer, a lil bit more fun to put on.
Compared to the TF Neroli Portofino, the Grand Neroli might lack a bit of power, in terms of both projection and lasting power. However, I prefer the smell of the Grand Neroli more. Given the price differential between the two fragrances, I’d rather get the scent that I like the smell more and either apply more or re-apply during the day.
godchate – :
So far, my experience with Atelier is that they make a lot of scents very similar to ones I’ve already tried, but in almost every case, I prefer the Atelier. This is usually because I find the scent better balanced, more naturalrealistic, better priced or a combination thereof.
This is great, my favorite neroli scent so far. It is similar to TF Neroli Portofino and AdP Essenza (which I own). It is a little bit sweeter, the citrus comes off as more natural and it is less dominated by that laundry-soap musk that so many neroli scents can become overwhelmed by.
Performance in cool weather is OK and is typical of this sort of scent (from my experience). Decent longevity and light to moderate projection, but I don’t really like scents with strong projection anyways.
Similarly priced to Essenza and much cheaper than Neroli Portofino, I’d say the price is commensurate with quality. Definitely a winner in my book.
haseebmunee – :
my love for neroli started when i first smelt neroli portofino and since then i have been open to trying any neroli based scent
so trying this one was a given but unfortunately this one like some of the other natural smelling Ateliers stuffer from projection & longevity issues which sucks because if it wasn’t for that this one would be a keeper
atelier – grand neroli opens with a o so natural blast of neroli bergamont & lemon followed by some musk & oak moss which i assume is what gives it a almost dark and dirty undertone (which is nice)
id say this is one of the finer smelling neroli scents on the market today it can definitely hold its own against Creed – Neroli Sauvage & Tom Ford – Neroli Portofino based on smell alone but like stated before it fails only when comparing to the projection and longevity of these two powerhouse scents
if your into neroli as much as i am give this one a go
on to the next
ps anyone who is familiar with creed – original vetiver should definitely try this as i find it to be very similar (at its opening) but just with a softer tone
markov69 – :
I have just received 25 samples from Atelier Cologne for the price of 25euros and free shipping, not bad.
This one is the first I am testing because I love neroli:
A blast of soft lemon peel. Neroli comes next fresh and flowery but the lemon stay all the way background. After half an hour it turns sweet, a bit bitter and woody. It stays this way for about 5 hours as a skinscent. Nice but I think this one would suit better a man.
Vasilissa – :
To me this is mood-boosting and energising like many of the Atelier colognes, I love it. Grand Neroli starts green and fresh with a sweetish lemon citrus and is quite woody also. After a few minutes, neroli/orange blossom becomes more prominent and lingers for a while together with the softest musk and vanilla. It doesn’t project too much but that’s fine. It’s lovely.
boss1984 – :
I love the opening of this, it’s very fresh and citrusy, with a greenness to the neroli, but as it begins to dry down I like it less. Amber and vanilla are not scents that I wear well. However, I felt that my neroli collection would not be complete without it, and I’ll wear it occasion. For anyone who doesn’t have a problem with those notes it’s a good quality neroli.
akco – :
To me, Grand Neroli is a sweet, green, lemony scent that strongly reminds me of Fruity Pebbles cereal. It is the definition of a clean, green, sunshiney citrus fragrance. I consider it to be slightly more feminine than masculine, but it still fits as a unisex fragrance. Grand Neroli is not the most original or unique of Atelier Cologne’s offerings, but it is very likeable and easy to wear.
5159 – :
Opens very fresh with soapy neroli being backed up by a nice sharp and bright lemon flavor, mainly the peal. After 30 minutes, the lemon dissipates and the neroli blends with the galbanum and musk and at this stage the fragrance is beginning to stay close to the skin. I find the musk to be dominant after about two hours, making it not worthy of the “Grand neroli” name. By this time is only noticeable up close and will stay that way until it dies. It stayed on my skin for a merely 5 hours. While the first hour is pretty good, it loses my interest after that and there are definitely better neroli scents out there.
Scent: 7/10
Longevity: 5/10
Projection: 3/10
ntixelk – :
Grand Néroli has a familiar, natural smell I can’t quite place. It reminds me of an essential oil shop at a mall in Dallas I’ve been to, years ago, but not sure which oil(s) give it that smell. Seems very linear to me, and although it isn’t really unpleasant, it’s strange. I don’t think I want to smell like this.
UPDATE: I am certainly not sure, but I suspect that strange smell might actually be what neroli smells like. Not bad, but still linear.
KilopaMitern – :
Most excellent. I sometimes have trouble with orange blossom (too sweet in some fragrances…), but am always on the lookout for an excellent neroli. This is a true neroli, nice and smooth. It lasts a good 5 hours and is complemented well by lime. Attracted plenty of complements, too! I also have Pacifica Nerola Orange Blossom and would say that it’s quite similar to Grand Neroli, except the Pacifica version is a little more woody/twiggy.
I must also say that this is a very calming fragrance, appropriate for any time, season, or occasion.
шемберко – :
Nothing real exciting here. It’s nice and I like it… is there such a thing as a neroli soliflor? If so, this is an example of one. I don’t smell anything here other than citrus (but it’s a good citrus!) and an undefined “green” note. No, it doesn’t last long on my skin. I didn’t expect it to. It’s good for an hour or so, which is pretty standard for colognes and citrus-based scents.
It does not smell like Spray and Wash, which is what the sharper and more pungent Tom Ford Neroli Portofino is for me, so this neroli is a success!
Would I buy a bottle? No. I’d opt instead for Eau Sauvage, which is a more refined and longer lasting citrus scent. Or Terre d’Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche, which has the same vibe and decent longevity.
Dgafar_98 – :
This is very beautiful! Woody, “deep green”, neroli fragrance. I get quite a bit of lemon and bergamot here as well.
I would say it is not plain neroli smell. It is smell of a whole blooming orange tree – blossom, leaves and tree bark.
Must try for neroli lovers! Very well done!
fjtrcfylhf72 – :
I get quite a lot of sugary lemon along with green neroli and bitter petitgrain in the opening of Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli. The neroli and lemon then gradually diminish while the scent evolves into a creamy, slightly salty musk, and actually quite warm compared to the fresh opening.
The sillage is soft and longevity is around 6 hours. I find the contrast of the sensual drydown and the fresh opening of Grand Néroli quite interesting. If you happen to look for a citrus cologne with a slight twist, you may want to give Grand Néroli a try.
jmq822JeomiWogkig – :
The petitgrain is very sharp in the opening and green, doesn’t seem to blend well. The galbanum gives it a bit of a soapy feel in with the citruses. I almost feel as though despite being Grand Neroli, neroli shows up stronger in some of the other scents in the line. They do like this note and if they were going to showcase it here, I expected it to be brighter. It seems oddly muted, more like a soap scent once the green opening fades.
Иван Метельков – :
Almost identical to Czech & Speake Neroli. The Czech is patently not-complex but somehow this is even less so. But it smells great because quality neroli smells great. Excellent for hot weather.
atotowomIsose – :
This neroli is very good. This is fresh citrus and green notes which I love. If you like those notes a 30 Mill bottle is definitely worth the 70 bucks. Plus the company was helpful and shipping was fast. This fragrance is great for summer and spring.
Mebtv268InsuffBooni – :
This is an herbal, citrusy, and very obviously unisex fragrance. It reminds me of cooking with freshly picked lemongrass in my grandmother’s kitchen. The top notes are of honey and lemongrass with a hint of bitter petitgrain, progressing toward the addition of a cedar note in the drydown. I’m not sure if I like this for me, but I’m loving the masculine twists and the herbal tones so I may try to convince my boyfriend to test it a little further down the road. Oakmoss very rarely works on my skin, but maybe his chemistry will be a better fit. One more thing- the lasting power leaves a bit to be desired so you’ll need to either reapply or spray on clothing (the latter might help keep the lemongrass note around longer, too).
ALEXANDER KOROL – :
most neroli fragrances like this are usually a reapply after a few hours type of deal they dont last very long, but they project good for the time that they do last and because its a summer fragrance of course due to the weather you will have to re apply every 4-5 hours.
odiniz – :
Started out with a bang… pure orange peel! An hour later, all I could smell was musky vanilla & an hour after that, it was gone *sigh*
tohomsAroussy – :
I like this Neroli, and more to the point, it seems to like me. Many of the reviews have said it lacks longevity, yet it sticks to my skin like bewitching zesty, tantalizing attractor glue, full of bitter citrusy sparkles for a good hour, and rolling indecently around for hours afterwards in a soft, orange blossomy, feathery muskiness. There is a barely perceptible yet impossible to ignore reminiscence of walking through dew laden mossy woodland, like the remnants of a dream. Suddenly, the whole perfume disappears suddenly, as if a switch were flicked off. An overnight sensaton, a multifaceted golden jewel of a cologne, A polished amber full of bugs, fern and twinkle, a multi layered soliflore which still remains unquestionably Neroli, I find it irresitible. Thankyou Atelier, this is going to be another piggy-bank breaker.
fantom26r – :
This is a very likable and easy-to-wear neroli cologne with a really nice silage and decant staying power.
In “Grand Neroli” I also get loads of lemon, in this creation lemon appears bitter and sugary at the same time which I find very interesting, it’s like lemon peels covered in sugar, it also helps to enhance the lemon sourness.
Petitgrain is also very prominent making the opening rather green, but of course it all evolves around freshly sweet neroli.
I find “Grand Neroli” to be suitable for both sexes and for everyday use, not exclusively a summer fragrance, but very close to it. Very non-offensive. Perfect blind buy for citrus and classic cologne lovers.
KRIZISSS – :
With a name like ‘Grand Neroli’ I was expecting a ‘mother of all neroli fragrances in the universe!’
But what we have here is a delicate neroli, refined and less harsh and green.
I have to say this is a beautiful composition.
You can find many fragrances with a stronger neroli note. But I don’t think you can find too many with such a precious scent.
So far sillage seems to be soft and longevity on the weaker side(I didn’t spray too much so maybe I’m wrong).
woody_87_87 – :
I’m glad that I went out of my way to test Grand Neroli. Admittedly I’m more of an orange blossom fan, however I find myself gravitating towards neroli whenever I crave something more green, citrusy or bitter. Atelier’s Grand Neroli is all three of those things, making it the perfect scent for a hot Summer day.
This fragrance opens with a crisp and refreshing burst of citrus. You can tell straight away that this fragrance uses natural, quality ingredients. It doesn’t have that chemical undertone that many mainstream citrus scents have.
Many years ago I would play under the orange trees in my backyard, peeling back the rind and eating orange after orange. I remember that bitter, slightly green smell of the tree, and the shiny surface of the leaves. Grand Neroli captures that nostalgic, very personal moment for me. It’s a beautiful memory.
The citrus top notes are relatively short-lived, as Grand Neroli develops into a slightly masculine, green and woodsy chypre. It’s still quite a fresh fragrance, however the oakmoss, musk and galbanum give Grand Neroli a deep, aromatic vibe.
I was a little concerned when I saw vanilla and amber listed in the base notes, but thankfully they weren’t all that noticeable. There is the tiniest hint of creamy vanilla, but the note is in no way sweet or overwhelming.
As you would expect from a cologne, Grand Neroli’s longevity is average. It acts as more of a refreshing spritzer, one that is not intended to last the whole day. My advice would be to decant some into a travel atomiser for when you’re out of the house, and spritz away.
barishka73 – :
A few of the Atelier Cologne “concentrated colognes”–or whatever they are called–feature detectable neroli notes, so I gather that the creative team loves neroli. This particular entry, GRAND NEROLI, is obviously intended to be a virtual neroli soliflore–and it really is. I tried and tried to come up with some other note possibilities, but all I could detect was a greenish neroli. So maybe some green notes along with neroli? I thought.
The official notes include galbanum and moss, so that’s the green. But there’s also birch, vanilla, white amber (not even sure what that is…), and an opening blitz of citrus: lemon, petit grain, neroli, and bergamot.
To me, GRAND NEROLI smells like a fine neroli cologne, no more and no less. It’s more refined than 4711, obviously, and less loud and penetrating than Tom Ford NEROLI PORTOFINO. So, yes, this is a good neroli cologne, but that’s about it. I feel somehow that I am missing something when I see all of these rave ratings. I mean, folks: it’s a neroli cologne, after all. How excited can I get?
vobhoedjmn – :
If you like fresh, clean and green neroli scents – try Mugler Cologne. It’s unisex, as well as being far less expensive. Currently, you can get a 300 ml bottle of Mugler Cologne for $89 or less.
** Update, 1.5 years later **
I was going through some samples, fished out Grand Neroli, tried a dab on my skin and thought “wow! this is some good stuff”. After a couple more dab tests, I knew I had to have a bottle.
I’m a huge fan of Neroli and own both Neroli Portofino and Mugler Cologne as well. Yes, they’re all Neroli based but each has their own tilt on the ingredient.
Mugler Cologne is more fresh and green, like out-of-the-shower clean, Neroli Portofino is more fresh and laundry clean, like Spray-N-Wash and Grand Neroli is fresh as well, just far more citrusy than the other two.
When you first spray Grand Neroli, there is a very light and sugary lemon. The lemon starts to fade very quickly into a pleasing, fresh, light orange blossom. While the lemon still plays faintly in the background, the fresh orange stays to the forefront. If I were to pick out another note in the background, I’d say there is a VERY, VERY light powdery scent and maybe that adds to the fresh and clean vibe. I don’t smell vanilla or anything aromatic. Overall, the fragrance is dominated by a light pleasing orange.
If you’re going to buy any of the three, there are two things that you’ll have to consider: Neroli type and budget.
As I’ve indicated above, do you want fresh and green, fresh and clean or fresh and citrus? From there, consider the price points: Neroli Portofino is the most expensive, followed by Grand Neroli and then Mugler cologne.
When it comes to projection and longevity, Grand Neroli is far stronger than I thought it was. At times I thought I could barely smell it, however, it was almost overwhelming to those around me. Mugler and Neroli Portofino are about equal, being moderate in both categories.
I consider Grand Neroli, Neroli Portofino and Mugler Cologne all to be 10/10 in a rating scale as both a Neroli fragrance and overall among all fragrance genres.
rasist – :
such a pleasing fragrance, a beautiful fragrance, i used to have an orange blossom type fragrace an oldie called sanborns which this reminds me of ..don’t know if many have smelled that very old fragrance, grand neroli is just gorgeous and refreshing , such a clean open air type fragrance, just feels like you just opened up the french doors on a wondeful breezy spring day. wow..love this one.would smell wonderful on a man or a woman. but i do get a masculine type of aura to it, so clean and refreshing, makes you feel very clean and well kept.. it was a purchase for me. thumbs up, very nice fragrance..a lot of compliments on just a pleasing clean fragrance made up of quality components that is for sure.. orange sanguine is also a very nice fragrance to look at, will sample some of their other products for sure now. earth pleasing..smells so natural of earthly elements..if angels wore fragrance..becoming one of my favorites..
mafik245 – :
Soft breeze touches my face on the terrace,beneath the Mediterranean Sea generate the gentle wind.. cool lemonade..the setting sun’s rays warming up my skin..as I inhale this scent-these images flash up in my mind.
I could compare this scent to Neroli by Annick Goutal, but Grand Neroli much smoother and softer scent.In the beginning the fresh citrus notes are very dominants, but fortunately they are evaporate and neroli comes forward with green nuances and the undeniably masculine oakmoss with bergamott. This phase after sort minutes transforms into a soft, chilly base with neroli, musk, amber and galbanum, the masculin notes just faded away.
Discreet neroli-musk, perfect choice for mediterranean holiday.:)
DRO4ER – :
I like htis. It doesn’t last long so go ahead and use generously. The opening had a strong, ‘dusting with Pledge’ vibe common to most lemon colognes. Fortunately this moves along, ushering in the more chewy, centered green.
All around this is a safe, pleasant, lazy spring afternoon scent. I prefer it on my bosom where it can get the warmth and moisture it needs to open up. i don’t recommend sampling on a paper strip or finger; you’ll miss out on the magic that way.
I do agree that its unisex, maybe a bit more for the gents than the ladies, but I will not be passing my sample on as I like it too much, and that’s saying something.
cji476speagoessenda – :
If you love neroli, welcome to paradise.
Grand Neroli is the creamiest, freshest, richest, most well-executed neroli out there. The only thing that could even match this, MAYBE, is Neroli Sauvage by Creed. There’s a few notes here and there in this one, but for the most part it’s all neroli, all the time. And it lasts quite a while, like the other Atelier scents. An amazing tribute to the central note of Eau de Cologne.
lubomir1976 – :
Neroli is one of my favorite notes. I really like it here in Grand Neroli because I find it soft and fresh with a hint of sweetness from the yummy vanilla. Interestingly the dry-down in Grand Neroli smells very much like the dry-down of the very affordable Avon Herve Leger Femme, minus the woody notes that HL has. GN is probably my 2nd favorite Atelier right next to Orange Sanguine.
TimH – :
If that eau was a song, it would definitely be that one from Sade, Smooth Operator. Beautiful, beautiful neroli wrapped in sensual vanilla, with the galbanum keeping the balance, it’s the type of scent you could carry all day and make all the others around you, wondering whether it is a perfume or the smell of your skin..
It is definitely unisex, there is no gender definition in this eau, BUT I do believe that it would work much, much better on a guy. The fragile tenderness this eau possesses needs, allow me to say a masculine skin, to reveal it’s excellency.
And ladies, if you smell it on a guy, there’s no need to ask. He’s a smooth operator…
serg555 – :
I love this scent. A real and fresh neroli. Not masculine at al on my skin. A very natural smelling cologne. great for summer.
Hatore – :
A decidedly masculine neroli.
The green chypre aspects of this fragrance really balance the flagrantly floral neroli note. Instantly uplifting, with an initial neroli-bergamot blast, the fragrance dries down to a heavier petit grain, oakmoss, galbanum base.
Oh how I wish I could wear it, but the base feels a bit too masculine on my skin. My fiance, on the other hand, is more than happy to wear this new-found gem and I love to smell him in it!!!