Description
In Spring 2011, Lancome will present the new successor to the legendary fragrance Lancome O de Lancome from 1969. O de Lancome received its jubilant edition last year – O d’Azur – on the occasion of fragrance’s 40th anniversary.
O de L`Orangerie is an homage to orange blossom and creates the fragrant experience of a walk in a French garden in spring. As in the previous advertising campaign, the new perfume is advertised by Daria Werbowy. Delicate white orange blossoms on bright green trees bloom around her in the photo, alluding at spring and the awakening of nature. The fragrant composition is based on orange blossom created on citrusy-aromatic chords.
Top notes carry the essence of the composition with skillfully accentuated accords of orange blossom absolute and citrusy zests. The heart intoxicates with aromas of orange blossom and white jasmine, while a soft and sophisticated base of cedar and benzoi support the theme of this edition.
The flacon of the new fragrance has the same shape as last year’s edition – O d’Azur, created of relief light green glass. If you enjoy the shade of orange tree, the designers of this fragrance suggest trying these alluring and optimistic aromas.
max1122max – :
Fresh oranges and a jasmine bouquet layed on a cedar, benzoin bed, buried under the salty beachy sands. and suddenly a fresh breeze pushed by the ocean lifts it up, and there comes O de l’orangerie. One of the best citruses in the world. I’m in love!
alnikfed – :
This is certainly all about orange blossom. The citrus notes are not of lemon or lime, to my nose, but of blood oranges and mandarins.
Aquatic in its make-up, to me. Very orange blossom tree by the coast. I can almost taste the sea salt in the air when wearing this.
I holidayed in the South of France as a child, and this reminds me of then. There is something from the 80’s in this scent too, even though devised later. Related to Calyx maybe.
Gypefrure – :
Very pretty citrus start and even prettier honeysuckle dry-down on me. I know that there is no honeysuckle note in L’Orangerie but it is somehow all I can smell on my skin. Simple but I really like it.
After using it for a week decided to buy a bottle for my mother in law, who happens to love fresh perfumes. She says this is her new favorite scent.
I am surprised that it has strong sillage and longevity is definitely over average. Quite unusual for such a summer-fresh scent. Wonderful for sunny days.
tamerlan.505 – :
I like it a lot, one of very, very few orange blossom / neroli scents i like and can wear. There is so many perfumes i can’t stand cuz the note of orange blossom / neroli is intensiv and dominant.
In there you can find citruses and flovers working togther to a fresh effect. Summer in a bottle. For hot weather amazing.
koi634elipseskism – :
I bought this mainly because of the discontinued Miss Dior Cherie L’eau with the hopes of it being an identical twin Lancome O de L’Orangerie.
It is a zesty citrus fragrance, good for the summer and the hot weather. However when I compared it side by side on both my arms to MDC Leau, on initial spray it is quite similar. Hello, Orange Blossom! But the difference lies in the dry down. Orangerie is sharper and more citric on my skin at least. At times it can be soapy. The jasmine and benzoin is quite prominent making it more unisex compared to MDC Leau which is sweeter and more feminine. Sillage is stronger with Orangerie but lacks in longevity compared to the later. In summary head to head: Jasmine vs Gardenia.
Having big expectations on this one as the long lost identical twin; sadly it is only a cousin of MDC Leau. Don’t get me wrong but Orangerie can stand out on its own also making a name for itself.
bdl211278 – :
Wrapped in Comfort:
This opens with an exhuberant burst of fizzy lemon lime soda, orange blossom, and cotton! It mellows like the comfort of a warm fluffy towel that has been washed in a creamy citrus fabric softener!
katya92box – :
Lovely crisp morning air wafts the smell of dew drop covered orange blossoms through the breeze. Fresh. Has a unisex feel to it although it bursts with delicacy in its floral sheerness.
сява – :
When I received this , I could not remember ordering this online ! I thought maybe I was going for O de Lancôme, and not O de L` ORANGIE (?).
Looking at my order history, I did indeed order, and had been looking for a spring like frag , I like the notes listed when I researched further on Fragrantica , ( before I sprayed ) so I was not entirely worried.
On first spritz , I experienced a blast of citrus , and a very unisex scent .
I thought ” Oh no! Please not a CK One ! ”
Calvin Klein frags do not work on me , not CK One, not Eternity, not any I have worn, or tested.
I was very pleased that quickly, after the initial spray , O de L` Orangie morphed into a slightly spicy, balsam-y floral with a squirt of citrus.
Very elegant , with a certain air about it .
Natural sweetness from flowers of jasmine and orange blossom.
Still green , fresh, cedar gives it that cleanliness, yet the resin earths it.
I see this worn casually, and special occasion in the spring months.
This is the only Lancôme fragrance I own at this time , and will experiment more with Lancôme.
Bypepseub – :
A sweet, fresh, light scent much more subtle and more feminine than her extrovert sister O de Lancome, and I smell less citrus. To me a very green scent, slightly woody with a gorgeous blend of jasmine, honey and orange blossom offering the sweetness. Not at all overpowering but gently envelops with good staying longevity. Sophisticated and fresh as a warm summer rain shower.
vangogel – :
Ah, the wonderful, crisp freshness of O de l’Orangerie! For me this scent is not only a very close call to the sadly discontinued Miss Dior Chérie l’eau and a must for hot days. It is a clean, happy, very feminine scent for all ages. It is also a dream come true – wearing it I feel fresh at least half a day even during the hottest heat of summer. On top of that, I feel as if dancing through a wonderful green park, listening to a music that mysteriously appears out of nowhere. While writing this, I realize this sounds very much like Mary Poppins, and indeed, I am pretty sure Miss Poppins would wear a fragrance just like this one when having picnics with her sweetheart. Just like her, it’s practically perfect in every way.
hunter2111 – :
Extraordinarily summery, is a fragrance that brings you back to the Provence countryside, where the flowers of zagara and neroli dominate the surrounding environment. Good longevity is also good
7maymay7 – :
Orange flower, citruses, and at the very end – acacia honey! It` a really pleasant scent for summer, not too sweet, not too flowery, just perfect, it comes out great in the summer weather too, very easy to wear, lot simpler composition than the original O de Lancome. It sits just right on the skin and you`ll give nobody a headache, instead you`ll get loads of compliments from everyone!
Augmesimmes74 – :
What a lovely surprise! First it didn’t impress me on the blotter at all. Just a fresh/citrusy/soapy/clean scent, one of so many similar. I was hungry for a prominent orange blossom and the sales lady convinced me to try it on my skin …. boy am I glad she did!
The fragrance needs about 5 to 10 minutes to evolve into the most beautiful and delightful floral amazingness. Let me just say that normally I very strongly dislike jasmine. It is probably just a cultural thing but smelling jasmine always makes me think of toilets. Clean and rather nice but still, toilets. I can’t believe that I so adore the jasmine in this. Non-indolic, sweet, uplifting, simply gorgeous. A touch of cedar and benzoin in the base deepens the scent beautifully. The longevity is excellent and projection just right.
If you are looking for a good mood in a bottle, this is it.
jagernaut65 – :
I bought this lovely when it was first introduced. Love the citrusy quality balanced with the refreshing base of cedar and benzoin. So well blended and well balanced. On my skin it starts out a bright citrus, then softens as the orange blossoms bloom, and bloom and bloom. As it fades away, after about eight or nine hours on my skin, the benzoin leaves behind a light velvety wake. I wear it when the weather is HOT and it’s such a beautiful pick-me-up. Sillage is a beautiful trail of floating blossoms that gets more notice than any of my other scents. I have to give it a ‘5’. I can catch a slight similarity to Jesus del Pozo’s ‘In White’ but, to me, this doesn’t smell at all similar to ‘Alien’ or any of its flankers. And I love ‘Alien Sunessence’, ‘Alien’ and ‘Alien Absolue’.
‘O de la Orangerie’ is a beauty like no other.
sep279Diobtetty – :
This perfume is a refreshing combination of sweet and fresh. Usually fresh fragrances are a bit dry and faint but this one has the personality and joie de vivre of a tree in full bloom in spring. It’s vibrant, refreshing, and just sweet enough to have a full body. The citrus notes the sweetness come together to form an almost gourmand impression. It’s delicious and invigorating. It’s a happy smell that keeps its character to the end. It never becomes flat like other citruses and the flowery note makes it unique. At the same time, it never becomes really sweet; it’s perfectly balanced.
The notes of orange blossom, bergamote, and benzoin blend wonderfully to create this romantic, dreamy fragrance. Jasmine and cedar are mostly there by filling the back of the stage. For an EDT, it’s quite long lasting, especially if applied generously. The projection is quite good as well. It’s never a risky fragrance even if you put on a lot. Some say that it smells like you’re in an orange orchard. That is not so, the smell is much better. There is no prickly smell of orange peel and the sweeter, flowery notes remind of a perfume shop, maybe one that’s on the coast of Italy. If you’re wearing it in the summer, do so with a classic white dress with black dots, a silk scarf, and large sunglasses. Also drive a convertible if possible. If you’re wearing it in the winter, it will surely remind you of the warmth of the Mediterranean sun, but the gentle one in May rather than the one at the heart of summer.
barsiki4 – :
Really lovely summer fragrance and my favorite one for that season. Smells youthful and fresh, but it’s not your typical bubbly teenager perfume. The citrus is very classy, even though I personally would’ve preferred it to have a slightly stronger white flower mix, since I have the perception that it gets slightly sour on my skin. It stays rather close to the skin and it’s a very calming and clean scent to me.
hrenavam – :
Unfortunately for me, this does not agree with my nose. All I smell is heavy orange blossom and it’s way too much for me. If anyone is interested in this please message me. It is a 4.2 ounce bottle of EDT and is otherwise brand new.
Innoggito – :
Just one thing to say: It is IDENTICAL to Miss Dior Cherie L’eau. I mean really IDENTICAL.
The only slightly difference is the abscence of the creaminess from gardenia. But you almoust don’t notice that.
IDENTICAL I said.
Apenas uma coisa pra dizer: É IDÊNTICO ao Miss Dior Cherie L’eau. Realmente IDÊNTICO.
A única pequena diferença é a ausência da cremosidade que viria da gardênia. Mas você quase não nota essa falta.
Eu disse IDÊNTICO.
derun.filipp – :
I got a mini edt bottle to try it out, cause I liked the sound of it when I read about it online. When I first smelled it all I got was citrus/lemon, almost in a cleaner/detergent kind of way, which was overwhelming and slightly off-putting at first. I put it on anyways hoping it would develop and get a bit more depth. After a few minutes on the skin it turns into a really pretty jasmine on me. It’s basically straight jasmine with a hint of orange and sweetness in it. Definitely green. And it almost goes a bit powdery at the end.
On me it wears for around 4 hours. Unfortunately, it still smells a little bit soapy to me throughout the whole time, and I usually stay clear of soapy scents. It’s not terrible, but I won’t be purchasing a full bottle of this.
Coalialab – :
Love this for Summer. It reminds me of a scent made about 40years ago called ‘Fleurs Fraiches’ by Revlon I think. Of course smells are a personal thing but both of them seem to awaken something in my brain that’s a memory of happy Summer gardens, me in a white muslin dress with a bow. We don’t grow oranges in the Uk outdoors but they were grown in sun filled conservatories together with herbs and other aromatic plants outside. There’s no staying power as such just a scent that’s a few moments for yourself, a relief from heat and sun in one’s room before going back out to guests with a smile and a tray of tea.
Mewqr085Negeltzex – :
Fantastic scent for extremely hot weather. I think this is suitable for holidays in expensive tropical resorts because it’s fresh but not cheap. You can wear it day or night. It’s high pitched jasmine, lemonade dose and that expensive perfume vibe, sort of camphor you get from Givenchy perfumes like Ange Ou Demon Le Secret or Very Irresistible.
arcarseOpepsy – :
Adorable, adorable, adorable! If you love oranges and citrus fruit in general, you can’t help falling in love with this perfume. It’s a citrus-based fragrance but it’s not an aggressive citric scent. It’s very bright, sparkling and clean. The only flaws are lasting power and projection – Ô de l’ Orangerie is very soft and I really wish it lasted longer. Lingers on clothes, though.
starcorru – :
If you have migraine, stay away from this perfume. I bought it directly from Lancôme, so no foul play was involved. Apparently, it has some ingredient that triggers migraine attack. Smell is soapy- shampoo- something from my youth 1980-s, lingers forever. As one reviewer wrote – revolting – that is how it smells to me. Since it reminds me of my youth, I wanted to love it so badly. Applied 5 times months apart. Same response…. Pity. I will stick with my favorite d’Azur. I wonder what ingredient can trigger such a strong reaction. Any ideas?
maxvviipp – :
i love lancome.The first time i tried O de l’Orangerie i felt for it.It’s fresh, definitely a spring/summer fragrance.At the beginning it is very fruity on my skin but after it settles,becomes fresh and sweet.It reminds me of summer time and sunny beaches.
hovsep0393 – :
This is a nice, straightforward spring/summer fragrance which performs especially well in the heat. It has a juicy, slightly salty citrus peel and orange blossom opening atop a clean, non-indolic jasmine (although the orange blossom is that slightly “horsey” smelling type, if you’re familiar) and it basically rides those juicy notes out to the end, which for me is a respectable 4-6 hours. Generally I like to keep jasmine in my tea but this is not screechy, although it feels higher-pitched in cooler temps. In hot weather, this is just good clean summer fun.
ilnursat – :
I’ve found it! At last I’ve found it!! Having spent much of my life living in the Southern California Citrus Belt, for years I have searched for a perfume that smells like a Spring morning in Riverside or Redlands. The sweet scent of orange blossoms mixed with fragrant lime and lemon. Well, this is it! Lancome has captured this olfactory delight in a bottle. All the others I’ve tried, from pure orange blossom water to Prada, smelled either too sweet, too heavy, or just plain dirty. Lancome’s version is light, refreshing, and relaxing, just like an early morning walk in a citrus orchard in Springtime. I’m very particular about fragrance, and Lancome O de L’Orangerie has earned a permanent spot on my dressing table. Great job!
vatnick – :
Light and tender just like O d`Azur, maybe just a little stronger, as orange flower is usually very strong note. In this perfume, the orange flower is light and mixed with citruses. Quite easy-going fresh summer scent! An everyday scent, not very outstanding or special.
Might be a little too expensive for such an ordinary scent.
galiano – :
I’m afraid I find this one pretty revolting. Unfortunately, as with all perfumes I hate, it seems to last for ever. It is truly all-pervasive in any sort of environment and lasts for ever! (Great if you like it of course). I have smelt it a number of times as I have been wandering around stores and I’ve been at a loss to understand how anyone could find it attractive. I rarely think anything smells this bad but the worse thing about it is that it won’t wash off even on my fair skin. I’ve sprayed myself with it once but never again as there is something truly pungent about it. It really lacks any sort of subtlety I’m afraid. One for the bin this time.
serega-767 – :
О де Лоранжри е сред любимите ми дневни парфюми за пролетно-летния сезон. Днес получих като подарък за рождения си ден бутилка от цели 125 мл и съм много щастлива.
Като цяло предпочитам шипри – дървесни, цветни, а също така и аромати от ориенталската парфюмна група, някои алдехиди, след това ми се харесват някои предимно цветни и чак на следващото място идват цитрусовите, но O de Lórangerie е сред най-любимите ми парфюми въобще..
Той е свеж заради цитрусите и прекрасните африкански портокалови цветчета, чувствен и женствен, благодарение на средните нотки жасмин. Нежен и деликатен, това е перфектният парфюм за слънчев ден на брега на морето или за пролетна разходка в парка. Така ухае чистотата.
След няколко часа добива по-голяма сладост, но си остава все така очарователен.
При мен е изключително траен – усещам го дори след няколко дни.
Любим е и на приятеля ми 🙂
russil200 – :
Released as another alternative (flanker) for the traditional fragrance Ô de Lancôme (1969), this creation was inspired on a spring afternoon inside the gardens of the Palace of Versailles. The orange flower is the true Queen of the composition, which gathers citrus accord, neroli and orange flower on top; Jasmine, in the body; Cedar and benzoin, in the base.
The name has double meaning, since the reading suggests the word Eau (water, in French), indicating that it is a fresh scent. And it really is!
Once applied on the skin, the citrus output indicates a more unisex fragrance. About 10 minutes later, the jasmine appears and gives a floral and more feminine content. Over time, the benzoin gives a feeling slightly sweetened, but very subtle, nothing that might compromise the light beauty of this creation.
The projection is weak, or rather, discreet. I think this term fits better with the elegance of this fragrance. However, the lasting is very good and the evolution is linear and consistent. For about 5 hours, the aroma has remained constant on my skin, without losing force or change the smell. Only then, it began to lose power, bit by bit. This is a rare characteristic in a perfume of this kind, with soft and citric nuances.
I know many women who would love to wear this perfume on their daily routines, especially in the hot climate of Brazil. It’s elegant, feminine, versatile and has quality. However, I can’t say that I’ll be shocked in discover that some men also wear it once in a while. After all, every scent changes according to the chemistry of the skin and, in general, do not have gender. Go discover!
mcolkeen – :
This is a fragrance that baffles me. With so many good reviews, I procured a bottle thinking this would be a lush white floral perfume, but all I could smell was the cedar and bergamot, and none of the white flowers.
Toni – :
The first time I wore this I took a taxi and when I was about to leave the driver (a woman actually) turned around and said to me “I’m sorry, but I have to ask: what perfume are you wearing?”. Yes pals, this baby is that beautiful (and that strong).
I bought this one when it came out a few years ago and I still have a lot left. I love to wear this in spring and summer, although it is also great in the winter if you’re feeling nostalgic about summertime.
This is basically a floral fragance, which is not my favourite kind actually, because my skin tends to amplify strong floral notes, such as jasmine, and they usually feel too heavy to me. However, this perfume has the perfect combination of florals and freshness.
It’s heavily based around the orange flower so, even from the opening, you can feel it as the main player here. The opening has a dash of citruses and bergamot, and as they fade away you get a stronger orange flower, some orange and, of course, the jasmine. But again, the orange flower remains the main note throughout the entire experience. It lasts a really long time and it projects A LOT.
I must say, I absolutely love this one. I grew up in the Mediterranean and it really smells like a summer night, it is such a realistic scent that I’m surprised this isn’t a more popular perfume. If you’re looking for something special and you like soft florals go for it, you won’t regret it…
qyartu – :
Deserves to stay in the permanent collection, not just a special edition. For the quality/price ratio it’s VERY good.(IMHO)
samopal.ru – :
The start is strong, but after some minutes it became soft, very very soft, half an hour later I have nothing on my skin!!! It’s a pity but I would not buy it.
DimaBodrov – :
Citrus scent everywhere and softness of jasmine makes me feel so feminine, fresh as a summer morning, where everything is possible! Positive energy in a beautiful bottle. Delicate perfume to smile !!
147852 – :
If anything can replace eau d’orange vert as my favorite orange scent it would be this. It starts with a sharp blast of bitter orange which quickly softens into a lighter, sweeter ‘petal’ scent with a green note leaving a long lasting woody trail. It has good longevity and sillage on me which is a big plus since the citrus scents I favor rarely last long. It’s a woman’s perfume, but has a unisex feel -I REALLY like it, but will have to wear it more to decide if it will equal or surpass eau d’orange vert.
sadko859 – :
How gorgeous is this one ! I never could be a fan of O de Lancome , even so where I come from , it is very a popular and appreciated fragrance !
Keeping the” aromatic citric” theme of the original , O de L’orangerie is smoother , a new scent ! A delightful all rounder fragrance , such a wonderful blend of morning drew freshness !
Sibokub – :
I found O de l’Orangerie very sharp, at first – harsh, even. After a few moments though I got the fresh cleanness of the Orange flower with a good dose of citrus. There’s a hint of bitterness, similar to the bitterness in Yves Rocher’s Neroli. The dry down is so close to the skin that it’s hardly noticeable. In fact, the only reason I can still smell it is it rubbed off on my sleeve. A nice fragrance that would be well suited to hot weather, but I definitely think there are better fragrances featuring Orange blossom.
vet25 – :
So fresh, so clean. Orange blossom with a breath of jasmine. I wear this on hot summer days when I am working with kids and a vanilla based fragrance would be too oppressive. Not much sillage and not huge longevity, but you can spirtz this on a few times a day to cool yourself from the heat. It is a perfect flanker for original O de Lancome, which is a touch too limey for me.
Buakaw – :
A fresh floral absolutely perfect forma hot summer days smells elegant and the orange blossoms jasmine combo is come beautifully
yrij – :
Nice, refreshing, natural smelling. Light bitter citrus with very dominant jasmine and orange blossom on a very tamed cedar base. Crisp, fresh, greenish floral. Stays on my skin 2 hrs max, on my clothes the whole day or even longer.
To my nose it’s predominantly a jasmine scent, and although usually I don’t like jasmine at all, in this combo I appreciate it. I can see the beauty of this noble note for the first time. But let’s not get overly enthusiastic – although I find O de l’Orangerie very elegant and very wearable, I don’t see myself ever falling in love with it. (O d’Azur with its lemon-rose-musk is just so much more my cup of tea). It’s a strong *like* from me, especially for the learning curve. 🙂
Plus. Being such a fresh invigorating fragrance – it does not smell like detergent, air freshener or dirty water, it does smell like beautiful, natural, dewy flowers!!! Thumbs up.
Roke – :
I don’t usually like citrus scents on myself, but this O de Orangerie is a perfect balance of citrus and floral, fresh and fruity. While it enlivens my senses, it simultaneously satisfies them. Such a wonderful perfume! Natural, fresh and refined.
dersavi – :
Go get it, girls! It smells like a natural flower, with hints of notes that remind me of animalic ones after the drydown. I guess it’s the orange flower, kind of a wild smell. I don’t know if it develops the same way of every girl, but it’s VERY sexy for me.
qtb961Unlogrere – :
Para empezar, dejen les cuento que desde que supe que se lanzo al mercado yo lo quería, pero aquí donde vivo nunca llego; ahora que ya me anime a pedir perfumes por internet lo pude conseguir, este y el O d’azur los conseguí en fragrancenet a muy buen precio, fueron compras a ciegas y me han encantado!
Precioso perfume, evoca perfectamente el olor de la flor de azahar al florecer, esta mezclado con notas cítricas y de fondo de siente el jazmin que le da cierta calidez.
Es muy cítrico y reanimante, luego de unas 3 horas se queda a flor de piel, la sensación que tengo al traerlo me recuerda al Miss Dior Cherie L’eau, aclaro, no son iguales, pero algo tienen en común que me lo recuerda.
серега с с – :
After trying it, my mother raved about it so much that I decided to give her the bottle I received. She said she’ll never use any other perfume……:o)
dm – :
During the Summer, I tend to really enjoy fresh, bright, citrusy, and clean perfumes. Of course, I wanted to try out Lancome’s O de L’Orangerie, and it doesn’t disappoint whatsoever!
Any perfumes with a strong orange blossom/orange flower note tend to smell very nice on me; to the point where I always get compliments. The orange/citrus notes with the orange flower makes this a juicy and fresh scent. The jasmine gives it a little “oomph” that make this slightly more mature than other clean fragrances. The base notes of the virginia cedar and the benzoin blend everything nicely together, and I think they help the jasmine from overpowering the citrus notes.
After a few hours of wearing this, I find that this fragrance actually does become a little sweeter. It’s not overdone at all; it’s just a really nice transformation that the fragrance takes. It’s not intrusive, and it doesn’t prevent you from smelling the other notes.
All in all, I would say that this is a great Spring and Summertime fragrance that has a more mature spin to it because of the jasmine. I think it’s lovely!
ccc1985 – :
It has something to do with Alien by TM. Jasmine here is very prominent. Of course Alien is heavy and O de L’Orangerie is light, citrusy and a little bit aquatic, but still…
gol969 – :
This is such a perfectly clean fragrance. At first there is this really beautiful water accord, yet it doesn´t give off anything aquatic (which is a good thing, IMO). When a fragrance is this nicely composed the joy is of course the result of the totality of what you´re smelling. I love that both the orange blossom and the jasmin are so toned-down- there is nothing indolic there! (Nothing wrong with indolic necessarily, but indolic doesn´t work for me at the moment). After the bubbly lemonade-like citrus peel settles a bit – but it does follow all through the end in this one and I really enjoy that- it is not taken over by the slight woddiness and the benzoin. The two latter are just supporting the white flowers and the crisp citrus. Plus I am yet to understand what benzoin does in a fragrance! I smell something like early summer fresh sugar snap peas in this composition! Imagine holding this just harvested sugar snap pee under running cold water and breaking it in two and the greenish, sweet and crispy smell that comes up from your hands. This to me is the secret of this exqusite fragrance- no “sultryness”, just fresh, crisp armonas of flowers, fruits and vegetables! It´s like a happy and VERY healthy summer salad!
Альбик – :
I absolutely adore this perfume. And I’m so glad to say that the silage is perfect. It’s not a wildly powerful scent in that it wears close the skin, but what wear close to the skin is soft and beautiful.
Orange blossom, jasmine and then it turns very “creamy.”
I put it on one morning and had a pretty busy day and much later in the afternoon, I was standing in an elevator, alone, when this soft and beautiful scent hit me and must say, I was practically “entranced” by it.
It took me a second to realized that it was me!! LOL It was my hair, I spritzed lightly before I left that morning. It wears like that, breathlessly delicate, but when you do get a whiff, it’s a beautiful scent. It’s perfection.
eec885Negeltzex – :
This fragrance starts out soft and light, then starts to morph right into *sniff sniff* ………… Diorissimo.
Very citrusy fresh scent. This would be great in the Spring, and just a light spray in the Summer.
People who like citrus would enjoy it.
As for me, well enough to like, however very rarely do I go for strong citrus.
evkon – :
Strong orange blossom plus jasmine, lots of citrus and cedar drydown. This is quite refreshing and transport me to a walk in a French garden in spring like the description.
Рунар – :
I LOVE orange blossoms, really, I LOVE them. Thats what attracted me in the first place in this perfume when I bought it. BUT in some way the gorgious and lovely little greenish smell of the first sniff does not lead me in to an exciting adventure further on.
L ‘Orangerie with her fabulous start gets a kind of boring to me. I expected more from the house of Lancome. I miss fresh air to breath in and out wearing L ‘Orangerie, I miss sharp hints of freshness, up and down, from the left and from the right, high and low. I miss the total story in this. The smell of L ‘Orangerie, to me, becomes plastic, chemically and I feel like a numb doll. I think I am going to wear this perfume in summer when I go to sleep and hunger for sweet, innocent and worryless dreams.
I agree with cecfor and SheShe below
tirabyan76 – :
I find the initial top notes very enjoyable- it is a bright but not overly sweet citrus that is so alluring for its freshness. Then the florals give it much warmth. I originally guessed tuberose because it had a strange almost plastic white floral quality to it but surprised to see jasmine. I’m not sure why but I think the base benzoin and cedar mix gives this a damp laundry or wet dog smell for the dry down which I can’t stand. It’s maddening because the opening is so great but I am led to much disappointment. Not to my surprise it has soft silage and short longevity.
In comparison I find this the medium between the original and Azur in terms of citrus sweetness. Azur is more my preference.
I would instead recommend Bvlgari’s Mon Jasmin Noir L’eau Exquise for a much more beautiful citrus/jasmine experience.
sve4nik – :
If you like this perfume, you will like L’Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine too. I promise 🙂
DedAlkadialak – :
It’s a bit stronger than the original.
CrazyFin – :
Lovely, frech and citrusy mixed with jasmin. Reminds me alot one my favourite perfumes – Thierry Mugler Alien Sunessence.
sunrisinggirl – :
I just love this for my summer fragrance! I reminds me of a garden with an orchard near. No sour notes just lovely uplifting fragrance. I spray this in my hair and every time there is a breeze I get this wonderful aroma that wafts by. It is one of my favorites; clean, fresh, floral, sunny!
konnovvv – :
I broke with my “all Lancome perfume is horrid” mindset and strolled over to their counter to see what was what, O’de L’Orangerie caught me at first sniff, there was something so familiar about it. I sprayed it on a tester strip and went on my merry way to Sephora where I proceeded to sniff a pack of yummies, but my mind kept going to the lovely Lancome….when my son and I were done shopping we went back through Macy’s and I sprayed O’de L’Orangerie on my wrist, I still can’t quite pin what other perfume it smells very much like, though it is not any of the “reminds me of” perfumes listed. I don’t get a ton of citrus though there is a bit, it is more powdery floral on me perhaps a bit reminiscent of Shalimar. It is a very comforting floral warm fragrance, probably better suited twards fall/winter. I like it, but not love it.
Sillage: 3/5 stays pretty close to the skin
Longevity: 4/5 still going strong after 4 hours.
All in all: I like it, it’s a nice safe non-offensive scent
tiqlljsjhdh – :
J’ai adoré! Tout simplement!
For those who like Cedrat by Roger&Gallet a orange citrus version.
Longevity:
I sprayed it on the back of my hand more than 8 hours ago, washed my hands multiple times and it’s still there .
GARItAPOR – :
This is a great fragrance! I had been avoiding it for so long just for the fact that citruses usually don’t get along with my skin (or my nose :)).
However, I took the chance based on reviews here and once again I was not mislead. Yes, this scent is at first citrus but in a fresh, genuine way and in time turns into a very delicate and simply beautiful white flower composition. I find it pretty lasting on my skin, which is also a surprise, but on a relatively hot spring day I can enjoy this lovely fragrance the whole day.
I thank to all reviewers and highly recommend O de L’Orangerie as a true spring/summer beauty.
vutmuk – :
I like this more than the origin