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Armani Privé - Orangerie Venise by Giorgio Armani

Armani Privé - Orangerie Venise 2019

Parma
11/01/2019 - 03:45 AM
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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
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13 Comments
MarisMaris 5 years ago
Thanks for this extremely helpful comment. Such a precise scent description. I can really picture it now. And those Ambroxan notes, at first I always think, yeah, it smells good, and then it gets kind of strange, though I can't quite explain why. I just can't warm up to it. And you described it perfectly. Thank you. :-)
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PortomingaPortominga 5 years ago
I see it the same way, and I also find the orange blossom a bit too overpowering.
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PaloneraPalonera 6 years ago
Hmm. Orange blossom isn't my favorite scent note, and Ambroxan, which I initially loved, now kind of scares me because it seems to want a forever-and-ever relationship with my skin - I think it's better if I keep my distance here.
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MicscentMicscent 6 years ago
Very beautifully and thoughtfully described. I like the scent and agree with your assessment on many points. Thank you and a trophy 🏆!
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AugustoAugusto 6 years ago
I can imagine it well based on your description. But strangely enough, I actually like that Ambrox vibe when it's well done and not too overpowering: lightly salty-mineral-mossy-woody sounds great and reminds me of Wood Sage & Sea Salt. And orange blossom can be very beautiful!
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FvSpeeFvSpee 6 years ago
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I agree with Siebenkäs: fair and detailed, empathetic review. However, with the existing variety of good orange (blossom) scents, this one probably isn't for me.
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MeggiMeggi 6 years ago
Yeah, it was pretty okay - I see it that way too.
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SiebenkäsSiebenkäs 6 years ago
Beautifully and fairly commented. In my opinion, Ambroxan doesn’t belong in this price range at all (and it doesn’t match the elegantly designed bottles either).
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YataganYatagan 6 years ago
I'm in a dilemma now because I really like orange blossom, but I'm not a fan of ambroxan at all. If it's, as you say, more subtle, then it could be nice.
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TaurusTaurus 6 years ago
I expected a bit more from the scent. But with orange blossom and ambroxan, it definitely captures the current fragrance trend...
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SchatzSucherSchatzSucher 6 years ago
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A great comment on a fragrance I'm not familiar with. As a confessed orange blossom lover, I would definitely be inclined to like it. However, at those prices, I expect a bit more, especially in terms of longevity and projection. It also shows that even in the high-end segment, there's a lot of synthetic stuff, and not everything is outstanding.
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Can777Can777 6 years ago
Even though the scent is excellently described once again, luckily it doesn't fall into my preferred category. Plus, it's not exactly cheap!
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Melisse2Melisse2 6 years ago
Thanks for the detailed description of your scent impressions. Since there are plenty of spectacular orange blossom fragrances out there, this one doesn't seem urgent to test.
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