Fleurs d'Osmanthe / Osmanthus by Keiko Mecheri

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Fleurs d'Osmanthe
Osmanthus
Keiko Mecheri 2001

7.0 / 10 84 Ratings

A perfume by Keiko Mecheri for women, released in 2001. The scent is floral-sweet. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Floral

Sweet

Powdery

Fruity

Fresh

Fragrance Notes

White datura

Osmanthus

Musk

Tuberose

Apricot

Ratings

Scent

7.084 Ratings

Longevity

7.357 Ratings

Sillage

6.355 Ratings

Bottle

7.159 Ratings

Submitted by Kankuro · last update on 09/09/2023.

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Interesting Facts

In 2014 the name of the scent was changed to "Fleurs d'Osmanthe".

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Datura noir Eau de Parfum

Datura Blanche

Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

07/06/2013

1Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Flavorite
240 Reviews

Flavorite

Very helpful Review 4

Creamy Sticky Sweet Apricot Jam and Bug Spray

For the record, I ended up with this bold and stunning onyx colored glass bottle of by accident. The bottle is of astoundingly heavy weight and quality, it speak of pure luxury and strength. In contrast, the cap is composed of oddly cheap feeling plastic that does not fit securely on any of the four bottles I own. Moving on to the fragrance itself... Osmanthus falls into the category of intoxicating eveningwear fragrances for women, in my humble opinion. Definitely not office appropriate! This is just the sort of fragrance that my attract inappropriate attention from the opposite sex and/or cause complaints by fragrance sensitive coworkers...all in the space of 15 minutes. I find it dizzying with its sweet creamy apricot and tuberose veil. This fragrance would be in my top 5, no doubt if not for a single fatal flaw. The white datura which I find so hypnotic in Keiko Mecheri's "Datura Blanche" and Serge Lutens "Datura Noir" combines synergistically with the golden osmanthus note in this composition to become overwhelmingly cloying, I perceive a play-doh, cherry cough syrup and toxic sweetened bug spray that smells both repellent and candy-like, simultaneously. There is an undeniable association between a particular type of bug spray, I remember as a child- along with images of horrifyingly large flying cockroaches dropping dead in midair on my grandparents porch in late Summer, (Deep South, USA) and this smell. Mind you, I do not get this olfactory nightmare, at all from KM's Datura Blanche, which has that mysterious, alluring feel of "Hypnotic Poison". Osmanthus is certainly not a common smelling fragrance and the quality of the bottle and ingredients is unquestionable, however, it is totally unwearable for me. With its decent sillage of about 1 meter and persistent longevity of about 4-6 hours on me...it really always ends in a state of unpleasant nausea, nightmares of flying cockroaches and copious amounts of scrubbing.

10/23/2016

7.5Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

DonJuanDeCat
2047 Reviews

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DonJuanDeCat

Helpful Review 4

Floral Osmanthus

It has been quite a while since I last smelled Keiko Mecheri fragrances. Among the few I know, there were both good and (for me) lesser scents, as is often the case. But then, at some point, the brand faded a bit for me, perhaps because I didn't pursue it further.

Then, as so often happens, I got my hands on a sample. Even though I’m not writing a comment on every fragrance (I know, I know, hard to believe, right?...), I still test EVERYTHING that is slipped to me, even if it should smell like the end of the world.

But don’t worry, I didn’t mean to say that this fragrance smells terrible; rather, it’s not so bad at all, even though it has a small, bothersome note for me personally. But let’s get started.

The scent:
Hmm, the scent begins with beautiful, floral sweet notes and is also a little fruity (possibly apricot??). Is this the Osmanthus? Because this plant is said to smell strongly sweet but also a bit fruity. What also immediately catches my eye (or perhaps my nose??) is a powdery, even slightly almond-like scent, though I don’t know which note that comes from. This could be a collaboration of Osmanthus with musk. In any case, the fragrance smells very pleasantly sweet and powdery.
By the way, you can only smell the tuberose in the background, which adds a slightly stuffy note.
Otherwise, the scent remains sweet, even though the “almond effect” fades away and the fragrance only smells powdery-sweet.
In my opinion, the stuffy notes take away a bit from the fragrance's pleasant aura (but that’s just my opinion, as I don’t like such strong floral notes), but for those who aren’t bothered by it, they get a nice fragrance, as the stuffy note becomes significantly weaker later on, so that it’s hardly noticeable.

The sillage and longevity:
The projection is good; the fragrance can fill a room right from the first spray. It will remain somewhat noticeable for a while, even if it becomes less strong later on.
The longevity is okay; the fragrance lasted about six to seven hours on me, and with a heavier application, it probably lasts longer.

The bottle:
The bottle is rectangular, but quite angular and edgy at the bottom, which makes it look like a kind of gemstone. The color of the bottle is black (or a very dark red), and there is a recess on the front where the label sits. The cap is round and multi-faceted and also looks like a gemstone or jewel. I think the bottle is quite well made.

So I really have no idea where that note at the beginning comes from, which reminds me a bit of almonds… does Osmanthus smell like this? Normally, I would think of this more from heliotrope, for example… but whatever, the fragrance smells pleasant, and that’s the main thing.

As mentioned, the scent is sweet, powdery, possibly even slightly herbaceous. The tuberose (if that is indeed the flower) smells a bit stuffy to me, and that is the disturbing factor, but as I said, that’s just how I feel, and it doesn’t have to mean that it bothers you too (and as already described, this note is quite weak later on). However, the fragrance is also not particularly outstanding, or in other words, it doesn’t stand out from many other similar fragrances. But I assume this is just my perception, as I have tested quite a few fragrances, so eventually, many scents start to smell quite similar, making it harder to find a fragrance with a “wow effect”… so don’t let my statement here unsettle you and best test it for yourself. Because the oh-so-comment-hungry DonJuanDeCat isn’t always right or accurate with his claims either :D

In any case, the fragrance smells to me like an all-rounder. Well, maybe it shouldn’t be used on very hot days, but it works well in spring, probably best in autumn, and then a little in winter, although it might be a bit weak for that season. Could be used in leisure time, possibly also for going out.

10/30/2014

10Scent 7Longevity 7.5Sillage

Süchtig
34 Reviews

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Helpful Review 1

love at second spray

I only truly perceived this wonderful scent during the second test. In my opinion, it does not undergo significant development, and that's a good thing. A perfume doesn't always have to change; it can happily remain the same.
Green notes are not present. I don't know what thorn apple smells like. For me, a honey scent emerges.

Pleasantly mild and not overwhelming. The tuberose holds back discreetly, and the apricot is not immediately recognizable. Just as little as the musk, which is probably very faint. It is a well-rounded composition that is also very long-lasting.

Many fragrances from Keiko are very short-lived, but this one is a true exception. This scent, due to its softness, is very suitable for wearing in winter, and I can easily imagine it on a gentleman. It's worth testing. I give this wonderful scent a solid 1, which for me, smells wonderfully of honey.

Updated on 12/20/2017

09/25/2011

7Scent 7.5Longevity

Ergoproxy
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Very helpful Review 2

Unassuming Blossom with Stunning Scent

First, my thanks to Turandot for this floral treasure.

Many people plant Osmanthus in their gardens for its stunning, peach-like fragrance. Naturally, the disappointment is great when it refuses to bloom. But dear Keiko has something on offer that comes quite close to this enchanting scent, and coincidentally, the perfume shares the same name.

It should be noted upfront that those who cannot tolerate floral scents should steer clear here, as two narcotic flowers are pounding in the heart!

The top note is already very floral, as you can delicately smell the "little flowers" rising from the heart. The peach adds a delicious fruitiness here. Since I have never smelled Datura, I can't really say whether it is noticeable.

The transition to the heart is rather gradual, but then quite powerful. Osmanthus and Tuberose are equally matched and spread a voluminous scent that lingers into the base. The musk in the base merely extends the heart note and adds just a hint of spiciness.

Although I like this scent, I wouldn't wear it, as the composition is simply too romantic, and that is really not me.

Statements

10 short views on the fragrance

TIA1971

9 years ago

6.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

2

Strong tuberose-fragrance sweetened by osmanthus! Caution: headache risk!!

Pollita

5 years ago

8Scent 8Sillage

19

4

Floral opulence in a muted version à la Mecheri. Like a lighter take on Datura Noir. Beautiful! I’d almost be tempted to wear it.

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Rieke2021

2 years ago

8Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

10

8

Honey-sweet, velvety apricots roll through a lush sea of flowers. The tuberoses are gentle. With a hint of leather. A sensual fairy dance at midsummer.

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Morgaina

10 years ago

8Scent 10Longevity 7.5Sillage

6

1

Balsamic, enchanting, honey-sweet. Disturbing, sensual, different. The most beautiful of the Datura/Angel's trumpet scents for me.

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FragFreak666

2 years ago

6Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

5

1

A cheeky tuberose is passionately kissing osmanthus,
snuggling under a musk blanket and nibbling on apricots.

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Sleppy94

4 years ago

4

I don't know what Osmanthus smells like, but this scent has a leathery vibe with honey-sweetened apricot juice + a hint of horse stable aroma.

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Seerose

9 years ago

8Scent 10Longevity 7.5Sillage

4

1

Captivating strong scent of white umbrella flowers, datura blossoms, starting with tuberose. You have to like this and use it at the right time.

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Serafina

9 years ago

8Scent

3

There is a similarity to "Datura noir," but it's much more subtle! Slightly fruity. Rather understated.

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Gabryel

6 years ago

2

Starts very floral-fruity, but without the honey note I know from my Osmanthus burkwoodii. Unfortunately, not very long-lasting on me.

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HappySunny

5 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

1

I tested the original version (1st bottle design) and I just find it beautiful:
Tuberose comes out nicely at the beginning,
then there's Osmanthus - I like it.

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