In my vacation apartment in Southern France, there was a scented candle from Durance with the fragrance “Fleur d’oranger.” Whenever I entered the apartment, this scent surrounded me, so fresh and “clean” and somehow special.
I stumbled upon the fact that Durance also offers perfume when I wanted to buy a few scented candles as a souvenir for home at a garden market. There, in the decor section, next to scented candles and room fragrances, there were also perfumes… And what can I say? This led to a great love for the brand and especially for the Eau de Toilette “Fleur d’oranger.” My first 100ml bottle has shrunk to about 20ml of remaining content after just over a year, as much as I have worn this scent. And since I couldn't find the perfume in Avignon, where I spend my summer this year, I drove 70 kilometers to Grignan for a new bottle (and many more perfumes and scented candles), where there is a Durance shop next to the production facility.
The scent can actually be described quickly: a grove of blooming orange trees in Southern France. Despite the citrus notes, it is not sweet at all, but rather a very fresh, clean, and clear fragrance, with a hint of spiciness mixed in.
On my skin, the scent lasts all day - I also spray multiple times on my wrists, neck, and into my hair - and on clothing, it is still noticeably present the next day. The sillage and projection are also good. I have been complimented on the scent several times, even once at the gym by another gym-goer who noticed my perfume despite the Corona distancing rules (always one machine blocked between machines).
The scent is more suitable for spring and summer, but I also wear it occasionally in autumn when I feel nostalgic for vacation memories.
Since it is a fresh and uncomplicated fragrance, it can be worn daily.
I would say it qualifies as a unisex scent with a tendency towards the feminine side. However, due to its very subtle spiciness, I believe men can wear it well too.
I find the price-performance ratio excellent. For under 40 euros, you get the 100ml bottle.
Anyone who loves the scent of orange blossom or orange blossom water will adore this perfume! And those who love Southern France will definitely love it!
Tried it at Müller in Austria too, and I’m surprised by how much I like it. I’m not usually a fan of these French fragrances, but the fresh orange here works perfectly as an everyday scent. For me, it’s a better option than the body sprays-you can still smell this one on your clothes days later! Clean and lovely.
I discovered Durance today at Müller (in Austria). A whole shelf with various products. I wasn't familiar with Durance before. They have some really lovely scents. I really like orange blossom... I need to smell that next time. Fleur d'Oranger was also in the selection. Sounds very tempting to me. Great review!
Wonderful review!
I really like Durance; they have some great men's fragrances too.
Here in Germany, you can find Durance products in some places.
I love orange blossom!
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Thank you :) …and yes. I also bought the men's fragrance "Bois Oriental." I generally often use men's scents because I really like spicy-woody fragrances.
I really like Durance; they have some great men's fragrances too.
Here in Germany, you can find Durance products in some places.
I love orange blossom!
🏆🍊🌿
…and yes. I also bought the men's fragrance "Bois Oriental." I generally often use men's scents because I really like spicy-woody fragrances.