Rose L'Orange April Aromatics

Rose L'Orange is one big powdery battle of rose versus orange blossom. I quite like this fragrance, and its bold, unique approach.

This could be a unisex scent, and I say this because Rose L'Orange turned out to be a lot less feminine than I expected it to be. I admittedly don't know too much about natural perfumery, and April Aromatics, (as a brand), is fairly new to me.

Mainstream brands tend to give floral notes like rose and orange blossom a soft, sweet and/or fresh aroma. I really wasn't expecting the somewhat bitter and green floral opening, further highlighted by realistic neroli. I came to love the smell after some time on the skin, however the opening did cause me to take a few steps back.

The heart was evidently much smoother. Still slightly bitter, but muskier and sweet. Rose L'Orange smells like something I would expect from Jean Claude Ellena's Hermes range, with vegetal-like qualities and a unique spin on popular accords.

Rose and orange blossom, are two of my most beloved floral notes, however when blended together I'm not so convinced. I like this fragrance, but unfortunately not enough to compel me to wear it again, let alone buy a full bottle.

The longevity was truly fantastic, as was the sillage which projected itself with sudden wafts of floral beauty every now and then. This fragrance is really worth discovering, and now that I've had a taste of this brand, I want to discover more.