Armani Privé - Orangerie Venise Giorgio Armani 2019

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.