Description
Houbigant launches a new fragrance called Orangers en Fleurs, celebrating the irresistible aroma of orange blossoms and symbolizing fertility, abundance and love.
Houbigant Orangers en Fleurs encircles the orange blossoms in the top notes with carefully selected petals of Turkish rose and Egyptian jasmine, creating a perfect bouquet of rich nuances. The heart introduces seductive and intoxicating tuberose combined with very specific and exclusive ingredient of Robertet Company – Eau de Brouts absolute and essential oils of ylang-ylang from Comoros Island. The core is subtle and delicately flavored with nutmeg to emphasize the seductive floral essence gently sprinkled with spices. The blend of cedar and musk finishes the composition leaving the fine and sensual trail on the skin.
Orangers en Fleurs is available as 100ml EDP and 100ml Parfum.
Orangers en Fleurs was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Fleury.
Кирил1л – :
I have this, the Fragonard Fleur d’Oranger, and the Serge Lutens Fleurs d’Oranger and I like this one the best. It has a lovely bright orange opening which warms to the orange blossom. The Fragonard smells a little too much like a bathroom cleaner, and while the SL is very similar to this, it doesn’t have the brightness, silage, or longevity.
gzt034Unlogrere – :
Smells like sunscreen. A perfumer in training at ISIPCA I know says that if a perfume smells like sunscreen, the perfumer has failed. I really liked how this smelled at the counter and in my sample, but now that I have a bottle, I’m not sure about it. Anyone else get sunscreen? (Like Coppertone.)
talaflart – :
I love this perfume. It smells happy. It’s like brunch under an orange tree. It’s heady, and softens into something that smells a bit like orange water used in Lebanese desserts. It’s distinctly orange without being overly sweet or cloying. A great perfume for a summer day.
xxx881Negeltzex – :
All lovers of realistic orange blossoms simply MUST try this. A rich, elegant, sensual floral. My bottle got “stolen” by my mother since it was just so beautiful. I believe any aged woman with elegance and feminine confidence can pull this beauty off.
Beautiful.
saskthoto – :
Quite simply the most delicious, realistic orange blossom scent that I’ve ever encountered, and it really does smell like a fresh orange grove in bloom, yet it has some depth to it,but not spice as in Serge’s take on this flower. I absolutely love it and can’t get enough! I’m addicted, constantly sniffing my wrists. The only knock I have on this is that the longevity is not the *greatest*, but it’s not bad either. It turns into more of a skinscent towards the latter stages, but it starts as a bombastic orange blossom. I’m a bit of an orange blossom connoisseur, and I think this is my new favorite! Deep, instant love.
alexchernom – :
The smell of blossoms in the air on a summer evening… fresh and lovely, and just a hint of rose-scented hand soap…
and it only gets better as your body heats up-
Awesome potency and longevity, too-
htb792Bessinepome – :
This fragrance makes my heart fill with joy! It is the most happy and romantic scent I ever smelled. Thank you so much dear Moppety27 for introducing me to this beauty!
shelest999 – :
Beautiful, feminine, orange blossom and a bit of spice from the nutmeg. White floral with a touch of musk, but mostly orange blossom on my skin. A birthday gift to myself from Fragrancenet (gift set with coupon for $65! includes large lotion and 3.3 oz Eau de Parfum). In the same bottle type as Iris de Champs, and I do wish that Houbigant would keep to this bottle shape and type but change the clear plastic top with a glass one. Classic yet modern, elegant yet not a soliflore. Well done, Houbigant.
Sofia_fromAD – :
Gorgeous fragrance, much more tuberose than orange blossom, but this does emerge softly once the tuberose and jasmine settle down. Incredibly long lasting too, about 8 hours. Sophisticated, more complex and heavier than Serge Luten’s Fleur d’Oranger in my humble opinion.
icersape59 – :
Orangers en Fleurs is a voluptuous and lush floral bouquet, classic lines, worked with the generosity that only the old school knows how to do.
Beautiful fresh white citrus-floral opening where the atmosphere oozes blossom of orange blossom and spikenard, a crisp green touch, jasmine and ylang background kept the floral tone, a sweet spot and a light musky woody background to give volume.
It is not without some complexity in evolution and reminiscent of old glories of perfumery.
The excellent duration and projects great thanks to the good qualities.
Rating: 8
sergeykoshkinW – :
As I read the reviews here I kept asking myself, “Are we talking about the same perfume?” because this smells just awful on me! The opening smells like a dried up orange then it becomes a smokey, charred wood scent. It gave me a headache. I love Houbigant, my signature of 50 years, Chantilly, is one of their creations. But Orangers en Fleurs does not agree with me.
yac303Bessinepome – :
I have an obsession with orange blossom.
I own approximately 12 fragrances where orange blossom is the protagonist.
So when I tried this fragrance, I tempered myself and walked out of the store with the clear purpose that I just do not need another orange blossom scent.
But then, the perfume started to do its thing with my skin…
and well, all I can tell you is that this fragrance BLOOMS on my skin!
This is no dainty flower on me. Tuberose, Yilang and Nutmeg did not come here to play. No sir, they mean business and they are not going to stop until they get your attention, you graduate them to a nighttime perfume and take them out for cocktails and dancing!
So, I bought 2 bottles
wrong – :
This is so “dainty” smelling
Its refreshing, innocent, and screams spring time.
Its not as mature smelling as fleurs d’Oranger
The tuberose in this is really lovely and strong too and i get a touch of herbal freshness from the nutmeg. Ylang, rose and musk work together to lay a soapy, traditional undertone.
If you are a lover of huge spring time florals or vintage florals, i recommend you try this.
sokol75 – :
Love this. Reminds me of my first visit to Florida during orange blossom season. Warm breezy evening, creamy warm orange scent. Other stuff too, which I haven’t figured out yet. Looking forward to wearing it again.
shmakson – :
Delicate sweet orange blossom but with no longevity on my skin. I will stick on my Serge Lutens Fleurs d’orangers which is a masterpiece <3
Synthesis_of_a_life – :
Way too sweet and next to zero orange blossom. This was heavy with no brightness to it at all.
Mesod137Diobtetty – :
Sweet and bright orange blossom! Happiness in a bottle. Simple, seemingly unsophisticated. It pairs well and lasts longer if one layers the eau de parfum with the lotion. My second-favourite scent, after Jo Malone’s Orange Blossom. I prefer the latter because of the juicy green aquatic notes that temper the blossom sweetness. It comes off as more balanced, and nuanced.
emungully – :
Upon obtaining this gem as a sample, I instantly loved it due to its white floral note. My favorite, unsurpassed Alexander McQueen, is all about white flowers so this one was easy to love. However, it is not merely a lesser imitation of a white flower scent. Orangers en Fleurs takes it to another level. After the white flowers dry down, the orange mingles and walks along side the beautiful tuberose and elegant jasmine. A walk on a spring day that lifts your spirits. I can’t stop smelling my wrists or thinking joyful thoughts when I catch a whiff in movement.
ronik45 – :
I can readily see the appeal of Orangers en Fleurs. The dry down is feminine, sweet and romantically pretty. But the extended opening is soapy soapy soap soap. I can’t take it! Very nice overall, but not for me; I’ll stick to my trusted Seville a l’Aube for my orange blossom hit.
RFMyles – :
Floral orange – very sweet and pretty. I prefer Jo Malone’s Orange Blossom as it has a green note that cuts the sweet. If you want pure orange blossom, this is your eau de parfum.
Vov4ik72rus – :
Oh my! This is just lovely. Very strong orange note that remains steadfast throughout. Fantastic floral bouquet in the background.
Houbigant is as old as time itself ( but not quite ) and I must say that OF and Quelques Fleurs Royale are two beautiful fragrances that I really enjoy.
Although I find Houbigant to be a top quality perfume House, they just don’t make it into the ‘trendier niche’ House list, and they deserve a spot there, because their perfumes are standing the test of time and must contain a high level of pure perfume because this juice is STRONG! Strictly one spritz only on a warmer day. LOVE those oranges!
I’m told Princess Dianna wore Quelques Fluers on her wedding day, God rest her beautiful soul. After reading the above most 15 or so reviews, there’s not a bad word about this perfume! LOVE THAT!!
10ml travel size and ‘safe’ blind buys available on eBay. $35! :)))
dirt777 – :
I like how Houbigant is paying homage to its glorious past and the French court. Orange blossom–the favourite note of royalty, the beautiful packaging, iris notes (“Iris des Champs” is another accolade). Not even mentioning the outstanding quality of ingredients one immediately feels from the cap. Nothing synthetic or nauseating, very refined and pleasant to senses, nothing vulgar. In opening notes it reminds me of yellow water lilies growing in ponds and rivers.
With its musk, cedar and sour note combination it seems as a reverence to historical (18th century) perfumery.
A rare case when a manufacturer pays respect to its customer. Thank you!
isarj – :
The dry down on this fragrance is stunning!
The beginning is quite loud and tuberose dominates on my skin big time, competing with the orange blossom for center stage. It’s sort of quirky in that way, like two prima ballerinas battling it out for the spotlight. Orange blossom wins in the end, and remains well into dry down, mingling with the musk.. but if you breath on your wrist and then take a sniff.. tuberose returns to say hello again!
dsasha11 – :
Have a look at the bottle containing the pure parfum, In parfumdreams – punctuation – de for Deutschland, they are selling it by the 1oo ml for a fortune.
The bottle looks like something, that would have belonged to faraos in ancient Egypt, so beautiful. I tried twice to paste the link, for convenience, but I guess, the system does not tolerate that. I am not trying to sell anything though, it is just the bottle 🙂
JaddindcagMog – :
A very lovely fresh neroli, jasmin and tuberose fragrance. I dont think the orange blossom dictates at all. The three seem equal in strength on my skin. It borders on having that soapy element but keeps smooth by the musk note. Musk is very effective at rounding otherwise potentially harsh notes. The ylang and nutmeg give an extra kick to the whole. This is not a very sweet fragrance but a smooth white flower heaven and I think could easily be unisex. It is lovely but perhaps I would feel happier with a touch more sweetness. Moderate sillage and longevity.
gunuteqs – :
I often have issues with orange blossom, it is usually too sharp or too sweet or too “something”. Not this one…it is perfectly balanced, smooth and rounded orange blossom and other white flowers without any sharpness, just enough sweetness. Gentle floral beauty, perfect for spring but really can be worn anytime. I was so pleased with the Houbigant Iris I decided to give this one a try. So glad I did. I love the retro style bottle and packaging as well. Everything about it is elegant. Just wish they would spring for a better quality cap. Other than that, pretty faultless.
Burokadiori – :
HEAVENLY masterpiece! I own both Serge Lutens Fluers d’ Oranger EDP and Houbigants Orangers en Fluers PARFUM. Houbigants parfum has less nutmeg and no cumin unlike SL’s FDO. Sometimes I cannot tell them apart. I ADORE both orange blossom fragrances!! HOEF Parfum is like taking a breath in HEAVEN!
petrtotamovich – :
aki777 -totally agreed. Just opened my ebay bargain. It smells divine – lovely for spring, as well as sexy enough for a Summer evening out. The slight spice levels it and stops it being too shrill with the citrus. Yum! xx
reptile33 – :
Lucky me! Just ordered 5 2ml vials for £5.00 inc postage and packaging!! Good old ebay. I think this is a very safe blind buy. I love oranges and its my favourite cloour. Thanks for the affirming reviews perfumistas 🙂 I trust your overall judgement xx
konstant-tula77 – :
Very pretty and very much like Fleurs d’Oranger Serge Lutens. I would have a struggle telling one from the other. I would probably stay with Serge’s though. I feel it is a bit more mellow.
RODINA – :
I expected yet another neroli/orange blossom/white floral mix, but was surprised with what appeared on me to be a lightly spiced base with a bit of wood. Still a touch feminine (and the friend that smelled me thought it couldn’t pass as unisex), but very interesting. I’d buy a bottle of this.
gyyonyy – :
I tried the edp and a pure parfum versions and they’re both stunning, however the edp doesn’t last very long on my skin (3-4 hours) which is a shame but I enjoy every minute of it and I think I will eventually buy a FB . I do recommend trying a pure parfum though , I bought my 2mls for $14 on ebay, bargain. it is heavier, more sensual and very long lasting, just breathtaking! Love, love, love!
olicka – :
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
Somehow manages to smell retro as well as modern.
Everything a ‘white flowers’ perfume should be.
This not an orange blossom soliflore nor in the typical ‘orange blossom- white flower- woods- musk’ domain either.
This takes all of the orange tree (blossoms, leaves, shoots, oil) as well as the ylang, rose, tuberose, & jasmine spiced with the notes of nutmeg & cedar & rounds it out with a clean musk to create an entirely new floral!
Not overly sweet, heavy, cloying or ‘disinfectant’ smelling as some orange blossom/white flower perfumes can be.
Beautifully rich & complex yet clean & sparkling at once.
Bravissimo Houbigant!
PS-
I bought a 100ml bottle of the eau de parfum for only $82 in a Moscow airport duty free shop, BARGAIN!
svishkuznec – :
To me this perfume smells exactly like honey. My husband loves it. Very nice.
Sparco – :
This is a lush, rich floral featuring not just orange blossom but also jasmine and tuberose, all of which I smell quite clearly as the perfume develops. Like others have noted, it reminds me of Serge Lutens Fleur d’Oranger. And if you love the Lutens, chances are good you will love this one too.
It has both substance and depth and lingers nicely – I have no complaints about sillage and longevity, both are quite satisfying. It smells rich and there is a note in it, a whisper of something akin to a spicy quality that takes it out of the purely floral category and gives it a slight edge. I have a hard time pinpointing exactly what that note is. And yet, it is that very quality that would probably deter me from acquiring a full bottle of this.
Orangers en Fleurs is definitely a well-made quality composition – its just not for me.
den7zk7 – :
Such a fresh and pleasing orange blossom! I smell a good deal of what others have described here, including the soapy tone that never becomes TOO soapy, thanks perhaps to ylang ylang.
My first impression was a sharp, realistic GREENness, not unlike Houbigant had mixed orange leaves into their fragrance alongside the flowers. Then a soapy aspect took over, heading for more of the cologne/unisex territory. Later it sweetened substantially and became more of a traditional floral with orange overtones. I also sense a mere touch of spiciness throughout, which I now see must be Nutmeg. ( I really do Love Nutmeg in perfume! ) The latter adds warmth, keeping the whole from becoming too ‘thin’.
All in all, a very lovely soliflore, of the sort I wish more companies produced and marketed. Longevity and sillage are mild to moderate, making me yearn to see this more affordably priced. I regret to state that Jovan no longer makes an orange blossom cologne, but their Island Gardenia still has a sillage and persistence that puts most other soliflores – including this winner – to shame. C’est la Vie! Still, Houbigant can hold it’s head high for having released such a quality scent, beautifully packaged.
Rating = 4 stars 😀
aazzzz – :
This is very similar to Serge Lutens – Fleur D’Oranger.
I’m disappointed, too animalic, too indolic to my nose.
It doesn’t smell at all like the sweet, natural scent of blooming orange trees.
Катькоу – :
very good perfume perfect for summer imho totally and completely unisex ,it’s sweet very suave and reminds me of andalucia long promenades during the summer ,very similar to fleur d’oranger by s.lutens but less animalic and less prominent in the indolic side ,sillage and projection here its softier than lutens creation but very pleasant and comfortable scent .
7/10
Deeva – :
Absolutely wonderfull! I am in love! Perfect!
mazaxaka – :
It opens with a soapy Orange Blossom and them warms up to a very sharp white floral (dominated by Jasmine). The dry down is a bit less sharp and more soapy again. The Ylang-Ylang and cedar are hinted at but never fully develop on my skin. It became a skin scent fairly quickly (less than 2hours) and the evolution of the scent was super fast. It had fully faded to nothing within 3-4 hours. Because of how sharp the heart gets with the Jasmine and other white flowers I am going to have to put this on my dislike list. I could feel the potential of a lovely scent, but it never developed that way for me.
White florals (Jasmine especially) has a tendency to get sharp on my skin. If this is not a problem for you I think it’d be more soapy and pleasant. Worth a try at least, if you don’t mind how quickly it fades.
vds23 – :
Such a fancy way to say orange flowers. Wonderful, soft but long lasting. A lighter version of Serge Lutens Fleur d’oranger. A great daytime, romantic perfume, well worth the money.
galenko – :
I usually love the scent of orange flower, but in this fragrance the ylang-ylang runs away on my chemistry and overpowers the orange flower. Just mentioning it for those who also have trouble with ylang-ylang…
SLOT – :
Its one of the most versatile Orange flower out there. I remember enjoying it last year during my holidays in hot and humid Kolkata, India . Today I am wearing it to ward off depressive drizzle in Homburg, Germany. It wraps me up in that sunny bright Orange flower touched slightly by a demure and creamy tuberose. And the drydown of musky woody notes simply vamps up the beauty of this absolutely gorgeous Orange flower.
беляш – :
Sigh…the drydown here is SO gorgeous–lush jasmine and nectarous orange blossom tamed by clean musk and woody notes. I tried on a sample yesterday and now every five minutes I’m sniffing the sleeves of my sweater, where Orangers en Fleurs still lingers. If it smelled like this from beginning to end, I’d already have ordered a bottle, no question. However, about five minutes after I sprayed it on, a quite pungent ylang ylang reared its head, and I had to suffer through a cloying, sticky sweet floral tinged with overripe banana for an hour before I finally arrived at this absurdly beautiful drydown. If it were less expensive I’d probably just buy it and suffer through that hour, but for almost $200…I don’t know. Maybe. I’m torn.
If you love orange blossom and musk, and you can at least tolerate ylang ylang and tuberose, go for it. If heavier florals put you off, try before you buy.
EDIT: I’ve sampled this a few more times, and the ylang really has grown on me. I think the ylang detracts from the typical soapiness of orange blossom fragrances. I’ve gotten compliments every time I’ve tested it. I’ve added it to my want list.
Vlad_Cepew – :
Yummy. It is so similar to that wonderful aroma of orange blossoms that wafts through the air when I walk or ride my bike here in California. Almost as delicious as the honeysuckle in Memphis or the night blooming jasmine at my childhood home. If it doesn’t last, or you’re getting something other than an intense orange blossom from this (e.g. Some have mentioned ylang ylang, which I dislike), I would recommend spraying it on your clothing or a tissue instead of your skin.
wail – :
I don’t know why some have said it isn’t long lasting, I applied early this morning and 8 hours later it is almost as strong as upon first application. Truly a gorgeous orange blossom fragrance and its sillage and longevity are perfection for me. Definitely fbw!
fvu664bedyWelty – :
I absolutly love this scent, but after about a half hour it’s gone. That’s the shortest longevity of any perfume I’ve ever tried, and I tested it around 10 times! Maybe they’ll come out with an “intense”.
enfodifadsire – :
Sample review:
Fresh… Sensual… Opens with true orangeblossom and after about 20 minutes the rose and jasmin come out to play hide and seek, followed by a creamy tuberose… very subtle… very nice composition! I absolutely adore this scent!
Gordon11 – :
Oh sweet orange blossom, it opened perfectly with loads of natural smelling orange blossom – feminine and beautiful. Also it is very soon joined in by a animalic and very sexy jasmine which here smells simply raw, dark and sensual making this a really unique mix indeed.
As more it develops I get even more of this dark, sensual jasmine, also ylang ylang appears making this a bit heavy for the nose. I’ve had bad past experience with ylang ylang, so I cannot say I enjoy this 100%.
The thing about orange blossom at the heart part, it is not dominant, for me jasmine is what leads the parade as for orange blossom – it stays a tiny bit in background being more green that sweet (also the green note is pretty much from tuberose which creeps in the lead role now and then), which for me is a good thing as jasmine is very indolic and heady at this point.
I do seem to enjoy this composition, it’s def. a power fragrance – sexy, “in your face”, ultra feminine, very natural smelling. It is also very interesting as it seems to change all the time – at one point it’s animalic, then heady and sweet, then dark and sexy – it has it all. The quality of ingredients is more than one could hope for. Worth every penny.
This is “femme fatale” in bottle.
oksi10lompa – :
I really love orange blossom, in lots of different kinds of perfumes, so I was looking forward to trying this new creation by Houbigant, ORANGERS EN FLEURS. Houbigant has apparently reinvented itself after a rags-to-riches-and-back-again story. Today’s Houbigant perfumes present themselves as niche. Are they really? Yes and no, if ORANGERS EN FLEURS is representative. I have a bottle of QUELQUES FLEURS L’ORIGINAL of uncertain date and origin. The bottle looks as though it might be from one of the troughs in this house’s storied history, but fortunately the perfume inside smells quite nice.
My new carded sample of ORANGERS EN FLEURS came from Neiman Marcus, so there is no question about the intended market for this fragrance, which I believe sells for about $200. I do think that the flowers smell real, and there certainly are a lot of them, with an emphasis, logically enough, on orange blossom. However, something in the mix is not quite working for me. I believe that it may be the ylang-ylang essential oil which is imparting a dark and almost animalic quality. It’s also possible that the jasmine itself is quite indolic, given that it is genuine and not synthetic.
I was musing to myself that had my sample been of uncertain origin and provenance, and had I not known that this perfume was just launched in 2012, I’d have guessed that it had turned. In addition to the slightly dirty or indolic quality, there is a bitter, almost sour edge to this mix, for which, again, I indict ylang-ylang. Whatever the reason may be, I feel that the final result is like a sunny day suddenly obstructed by a million locusts which descend like a storm, inducing in me anxiety as I rush to take cover and hide. I won’t say that it’s as bad as Hitchcock’s birds, since I do not feel that the locusts are going to cause me to bleed, but they are haunting me just the same, even once I know that I am safe inside.
I am sure that the marketing hype does not lie in this case and that the high price for ORANGERS EN FLEURS is justified by the cost of the ingredients. Somehow this potent perfume simply does not sit well with me.
bintix17 – :
I have a 8ml sample of this. This is a wonderful sweet very natural. It has a good balance between the orange blossom, jasmine, and tuberose. It is hard to distinguish the flowers from each other because they are combined together so well. It has a very sweet warm smell like flowers in the sun. Really nice!
ludmila30977 – :
The Perfume !!!
ice.36 – :
Nature can give us the most harmonious olfactory experiences. This fragrance is a clear victory of humans at Houbigant at presenting Nature in unadulterated breathtakingly beautiful way.
Orangers and Fleurs Houbigant is the one and the only real jasmine flowers smelling experience, equal only to Nature in intensity, richness, multifacetness, freshness, all to the deepest nuance.
It’s Jasmine blooms on the jasmine plant here and now, stunning perfume!
No headache as some real blooming jasmine can induce. It lasts, at least on paper. 24 hr passed, it’s still as intense, not loosing nuances, as fresh as yesterday.
So, real jasmine is accomplished! Bravo!
Please, give me real rose on the bush smelling experience next.
Breathtakingly beautiful and true to nature.
If you have never smelt live jasmine bloom -this would be the best reference. If you have forgotten – you will be amazed at the brightness, clarity of this presentation. It seems, they managed to capture the most evasive, the most beautiful.
pajero722 – :
As a child, my family would drive mile upon mile through orange groves in Central Florida, while I hung my head out the window, intoxicated by the fragrance of orange blossoms. Those orange groves are mostly gone now, replaced by asphalt, strip malls and theme parks. The fragrance of orange groves was powerful in all seasons, with ripe orange fruit and peel, and the depth of mulch thick with orange bark, but it was the orange blossoms that I found most beautiful.
In this lovely perfume, Houbigant has captured perfectly the orange grove in all its complexity, merging seasons: the blossom, the ripened fruit, the oily bark. Redolent with jasmine, brightened by ylang ylang, deepened with rose and tuberose, anchored by an unexpected nutmeg, it unfolds as the orange epitomized. Balanced and well composed, it somehow manages to invigorate and sparkle at the same time it soothes and calms me.
A lovely fragrance, good silage and projection, not as long lasting as I would like, it lasts on me perhaps 5 hours. I like cedar, although I realize others do not, but here it smells to me more of orange bark, orange mulch, with just enough musk to round out the drydown. The jasmine is outstanding, very vintage and natural.
uk59 – :
Tried this at Neiman Marcus in Atlanta over the weekend after almost wearing out a 10 ml sample of Serge Luten’s Fleurs d’oranger. Honestly I thought they were one and the same. Yum, yum yum YUM! There is something I can almost taste in both of them, like the juice of a valencia orange as I swallow. At the same time they both hover around me. I have never walked down a row of orange trees but in my imagination they are just like cherry blossoms that festoon everywhere only they waft a floral orangey scent.
I find the cumin in the Lutens to be noticeable but not hippie skanky (if you know what I mean). Its just right there at the end of the row of scents like punctuation. Maybe it is telling my nose “stop sniffing now”. But I don’t find it offensive and pretty much find cooking cumin to smell as BO-ish as a spice can smell. Anyway the Houbigant to me is the same deal only no cumin.
So at Neiman Marcus the sales girls were going up and dowsing themselves in this. Like it was hairspray or something (I kid you not; I thought this one girl might roll around in it like a dog who found something stinky in the woods!) Later at Panera the girl behind me said to her boyfriend “Someone smells amazing, like jasmine or something”. It was me that smelled amazing! Maybe I can’t smell Jamine? To me this is just a very heady orange blossom but I was already addicted to Serge and the local Blue Mercury was out of it so I went for broke and bought the Houbigant online. Neimans was having a gift with purchase that included a sample of Blackberry and Bay so in the end I’m thinking it will be cheaper and better than the Serge Lutens. Plus am I the only one annoyed by the Serge Lutens website?
My husband would weep at the cost ($180.00 from NM for 100 ml of eau du parfum) but then he’s out of town and doesn’t even need to see the new bottle! Win-Win! Go me!
vladib – :
The notes in this one are lovely – do hope that it will be available in Australia. Love the bottle too. Looking forward to sampling it when it arrives.
Gungreave – :
Happy that Houbigant is doing well and come out new perfume.