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Les Eaux

Modern Classic Gammon 2010

7.4 / 10 100 Ratings

A perfume by Gammon for women and men, released in 2010. The scent is citrusy-fresh. It is being marketed by L'Oréal.
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Main accords

Citrus

Fresh

Woody

Floral

Green

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot

Black pepper Buchu

Buchu

Ghost Galbanum

Heart Notes

Neroli

Petitgrain

Base Notes

Ambroxan

Cedarwood

Moss

Perfumer

Dominique Ropion

Ratings

Scent

7.4100 Ratings

Longevity

6.780 Ratings

Sillage

6.380 Ratings

Bottle

8.387 Ratings

Value for money

6.133 Ratings

Submitted by Cheshirecat · last update on 02/17/2026.

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Les Eaux collection.

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Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

05/07/2021

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Castleman
9 Reviews

Castleman

3

Spring/Summer Orange Notes

I find this a beautiful sunny Spring or early Summer morning orange fragrance with slight floral & green notes. It is fresh clean day scent for me. It is a mood lifter and has quality to it. If you like citrus scents and aren't looking for anything complex try this.

12/25/2023

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Serenissima
1240 Reviews

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Serenissima

Very helpful Review 13

Holiday Alternative Program

The scent of heavy, soul and belly-warming spices, dishes, and drinks still lingers in the rooms; we wait, satisfied and expectant, for the things this Christmas holiday will bring us. The lavish breakfast is on the table, Mom's roast with the delicious sauce is already in the oven, and Aunt Frieda is on her way with her universally beloved cream cake: Oh, what a feast this will be!
Who doesn't know that feeling?

Only I knocked over a package of samples, they spread out on the carpet, rolling around and making themselves hard to find: Why is that still sitting there?
And while I was putting everything back, my gaze fell on the inscription "Orangerie Venise" from the Armani Privé line.
Currently, Giorgio Armani's charisma is a welcome, frequently worn guest on my skin; his and my great fragrance, the classic "Armani" Eau de Toilette from 1982, has taken residence with me thanks to the generous gift of a very dear perfumer in a nearly full 100 ml bottle, and I am reveling in it.
Almost, this spicy chypre fragrance would have accompanied me today as well.
But as I said: I knocked over the package ...

The curious nose is craving a sample of orange scent; it has already had too many spices:
Well, I follow its suggestion for a short vacation in the Venetian sun and enter an orangery, filled with various wintering citrus trees, all carefully stored in pots and smelling of summer and sun, cheerfulness and relaxation:
What a joy for the senses and the nose!
As I stroll through this green-leaved, fruit-bearing grove in what must be a very old cloister with harmonious pillars, arches, and openings, I feel accompanied by an elegant gentleman whose very personal flair seems to blend with the existing citrus scents.
For the familiar aromas of bergamot, spicy yet slightly scratchy petitgrain, the hodgepodge of scents from all parts of the pomeranze, and the heart and soul gently caressing with delicate floral fingers of neroli resonate here in a very special way.
There is also a hint of black pepper over it all. Will this work out between us, or will eyes and noses water again?
No one is to be seen, only very clearly felt: Soft, fine, musky steps playing around on green, damp moss, a fleeting touch from slightly weathered, historically rich garden furniture made of already silvery, silky-smoothed, spicy-scented cedar wood.

"Orangerie Venise": A fragrance creation cultivated and stylish, unmistakably Italian and far removed from many of the well-known, beloved, and often so cheerfully chattering citrus scents in their summery liveliness.
Sillage and longevity confirm this impression: The fragrant, floating lightness of the moment unfolds before me, develops with graceful elegance, and leaves a longing in which a smile resonates: Home?
(By the way, even the pepper behaved gentlemanly towards me!)

It is known that I have often had difficulties with many of the fragrance works from the house of Giorgio Armani that follow my so special favorite scent:
I usually lacked access to them; I didn't understand them, therefore I avoided them later or tested them half-heartedly: Perhaps I was secretly comparing them to "The Special One," without consciously realizing it!

Today, however, before indulging again in warm, heavily spiced delicacies of all kinds, I seem to be ready for an unexpected rendezvous.
Ready for a short trip to a country I have often longed for; in the "Orangerie Venise," not only do lemons and many of their relatives bloom, but a part of my seemingly Italian soul also resides there.
Have I found it after all; is this my personal Christmas miracle?

Updated on 12/26/2023

11/01/2019

7Scent 7Longevity 4Sillage

Parma
279 Reviews

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Parma

Top Review 20

Orange Blossom-Ambroxan

These are the two main components. They complement each other surprisingly well, as both are used quite subtly. The orange blossom note stands out a bit from the other orange components. Ambroxan - which I do not like - gives the fragrance a modern-aromatic vibe that fits the scent, which is made in good, predominantly synthetic quality.

Furthermore, this orange fragrance contains everything that makes an orange. The fruity sweetness and quite zesty citrus quality of the flesh, the bitterness of the peel and leaves, the waxy nature of the blossom, and the woodiness of the branch. Everything is reflected here in a very understated overall composition. One could certainly describe it as somewhat pale, which is characteristic of the entire Les Eaux line and should therefore not be surprising.

The orange blossom note, which comes across well but not overly soapy, dominates the majority of the scent impression. All other components group around it and are actually only perceptible directly on the skin with careful sniffing.

The fragrance is indeed quite close to the skin and radiates a pleasant, fresh, gentle, well-groomed, and quite valuable aura until then. Only the soft woody base is significantly weakened in my eyes by the well-perceptible Ambroxan. This aromatic-modern, slightly salty-mineral-musty-woody nuance was not necessarily needed. Thank goodness it is still used here with moderation. The longevity is thus extended quite a bit, so you do get some of this light, citrusy skin scent. However, the Ambroxan note, which ultimately supports the neroli note equally alongside the soft woody undertone, is for me as a citrus lover the first reason not to consider this fragrance for purchase. A somewhat subtle green note, which my predecessor identifies as vetiver and perceives quite prominently, only emerges on my skin in nuances and has no influence on the scent character.

All in all, it is recommended for all orange lovers and especially orange blossom lovers to test, despite its very clear restraint and the Ambroxan note. A pleasant, unremarkable fragrance that, given the perfumer's skill, is somewhat disappointing.

Updated on 11/20/2020

09/26/2019

7Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

Meggi
1018 Reviews

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Meggi

Top Review 35

A bit of everything

Behind the Armani stand in Alsterhaus, there hangs a large poster promoting ‘Orangerie Venise’. Of course, I had to grab a sample right away. While I found most of the newer Privés only moderately successful, and an orange scent might not be the first choice to expect another bold creation like ‘Myrrhe Imperiale’ or ‘Pierre de Lune’, ‘Orangerie Venise’ is supposedly (see above) penned by Dominique Ropion. One can really be curious - after all, the master has casually dusted off one or two old-school ideas for Mr. Malle.

So how is the new luxury Armani?

In the opening, there’s a lot going on in terms of relevant fruit: straightforward orange, “nimm2” neroli, green sourness, and zesty oiliness. For the claimed pepper, I need a bit of imagination; I find it more woody than spicy. The young man at the Armani counter introduced vetiver into the mix, which fits, although (for now) as a means, not as an end; it hardly leaves the realm of speculation in the first hours.

Speaking of purpose - we are now at the actual topic: How’s the freshness extension today? I smell a bit of everything, so to speak. Neroli is prominently mentioned as a quite potent contender for this; it can be traced back, for example, in ‘Puro Neroli’ by Officina delle Essenze. For the herbal-spicy part, petitgrain leaf green and underbrush soon join in, initially quite subtle, but already noticeable after an hour.

For a while, I also ponder something tomato-like, until I ultimately suspect that the watery fresh chemistry (another one checked off) has played a trick on me in combination with the acidity. This happens to me sometimes; see, for example, Harry Lehmann’s ‘Boston’, where I speculated about tomato (leaf) back then.

Well, and then there’s vetiver. Initially just a support, it develops its own profile throughout the day. Partly quantitatively, simply relatively due to the retreat of the other ingredients. But also in content, it gains strength and even shows something slightly sour-smoky, as is usually indicated by the -yl acetate.

A reference to the Privé colleague ‘Vetiver d’Hiver’ is now almost inevitable. Both share an aura that hovers over the scent. That doesn’t mean much; it’s often similar with chemically supported fresh scents of this kind. What’s more remarkable is that the present candidate offers a stronger presence in terms of sweet grass (or its derivative) than the sibling scent that carries the ingredient in its name. The vetiver is accompanied all the way to the end today by zestiness; number five on our freshness extension list would be that. Occasionally, a remnant of nimm2 pops up.

Conclusion: Certainly not a milestone, neither for Mr. Armani nor for Mr. Ropion. Nevertheless, a decent scent that delivers more (reasonable aromas until the end) or less (no hardware store) at the right places compared to others in this group. Given the price (around 160 euros per 100ml at the stand), I can expect that. It’s frustrating that one practically has to bathe in this stuff to generate a decent sillage.