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Elysium
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Elysium
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Brave Men Deserve Dark Flowers
If you are like me, you may have found that orchid flowers have no scent, but is it true? If not, what redolences can you expect from your orchid blooms? Orchids that grow in the wild have a smell. However, many popular Phalaenopsis hybrid orchids sold in stores are unscented. This has led to a misconception that orchids do not scent. Unscented orchids are now propagated with scented orchid species to produce fragrant orchids. To give you a hint, Cattleya has notes of vanilla and cinnamon. Oncidium smells like chocolate. Dendrobium has a fruity fragrance, while Brassavola has pleasant scents reminiscent of the smell of lily-of-the-valley. Some species have a strong aroma. Like a handsome man whose cologne is so strong that it makes it difficult to breathe, Brassavola is wonderfully attractive but sometimes repels with its overpowering and robust scent.
Now, returning to Fleur d'Orchidée, I ran into it yesterday; the store sold the 50ml bottle for € 20, which is a bargain compared to the retail price, although Notino offers the 100ml bottle for the same price. Since I have owned some of the men's Les Parfums Matières "Bois de…", I was curious to try something from the women's line "Fleur de…". Without thinking about it, I took the tester and sprinkled the juice on the back of my hand twice, unfairly expecting something very mushy. But no, the perfume immediately denied my preconception and captivated my senses.
Fleur d'Orchidée envelops me with an intense aroma just sprayed on my skin, similar to tuberose essential oil. Strange, because nowhere does it mention the carnal flower of the tuberose. There is a slight citrus nuance coming from the peel of the sour grapefruit, like the odour that fills the room when you peel a fresh, bright yellow fruit, which blends with the bittersweet and somehow salty neroli. Still, overall the resulting scent is not too citrusy, and not a kind of eau de cologne on par with Echt Kölnisch Wasser Eau de Cologne. I suppose, but I'm not sure, the white jasmine and tropical orchid flowers from the core blend with the top notes and create that tuberose-like impression. So far, so good. I love what I am sniffing.
As Fleur d'Orchidée approaches the heart, the initial tangy smell fades into a smoother, white, thick-petaled magnolia, something musky and lemony. The neroli makes space and becomes more prominent, enveloped by a spicy pink pepper. At this stage, the velvety orchid bloom should shine with any of the many shades, such as chocolate, cinnamon, hyacinth, and jasmine, sometimes even with buttery undertones. Still, I don't know how to isolate that smell. Maybe it's that musky magnolia I'm capturing in my heart, along with the alluring indole jasmine. The more it grows, the more it takes a decidedly masculine cut. I believe neroli goes well with other pronounced flowers such as orchid and jasmine.
The dry-down is all about semi-sweet tonka with vanillic shades, some creamy woods, and the right hint of sensual clean patchouli. Close to the skin, I can catch the light nuance of suede with tuberose still lingering underneath. Indeed, there is no trace of cedarwood's shavings, just a lite woodiness, and I am a bit concerned as I cherish that smell.
Ultimately, Fleur d'Orchidée is lightweight and perfectly suited to the intermediate seasons. That's the scent I enjoy wearing on warm spring and fall days. Besides, you will get the best of it on the summer nights as the carnal facet makes it mysterious and fascinating. A fresh and sensual perfume to wear every day, office and leisure are two pleasant options. It seems not very long-lasting, but as far as the lowest price is concerned, it doesn't bother me too much. Hence, if you are a brave man with an open mind and not afraid to wear dark and sensual flowers, you deserve Fleur d'Orchidée.
I base the review on a 50ml bottle I have owned since April 2022.
-Elysium
Now, returning to Fleur d'Orchidée, I ran into it yesterday; the store sold the 50ml bottle for € 20, which is a bargain compared to the retail price, although Notino offers the 100ml bottle for the same price. Since I have owned some of the men's Les Parfums Matières "Bois de…", I was curious to try something from the women's line "Fleur de…". Without thinking about it, I took the tester and sprinkled the juice on the back of my hand twice, unfairly expecting something very mushy. But no, the perfume immediately denied my preconception and captivated my senses.
Fleur d'Orchidée envelops me with an intense aroma just sprayed on my skin, similar to tuberose essential oil. Strange, because nowhere does it mention the carnal flower of the tuberose. There is a slight citrus nuance coming from the peel of the sour grapefruit, like the odour that fills the room when you peel a fresh, bright yellow fruit, which blends with the bittersweet and somehow salty neroli. Still, overall the resulting scent is not too citrusy, and not a kind of eau de cologne on par with Echt Kölnisch Wasser Eau de Cologne. I suppose, but I'm not sure, the white jasmine and tropical orchid flowers from the core blend with the top notes and create that tuberose-like impression. So far, so good. I love what I am sniffing.
As Fleur d'Orchidée approaches the heart, the initial tangy smell fades into a smoother, white, thick-petaled magnolia, something musky and lemony. The neroli makes space and becomes more prominent, enveloped by a spicy pink pepper. At this stage, the velvety orchid bloom should shine with any of the many shades, such as chocolate, cinnamon, hyacinth, and jasmine, sometimes even with buttery undertones. Still, I don't know how to isolate that smell. Maybe it's that musky magnolia I'm capturing in my heart, along with the alluring indole jasmine. The more it grows, the more it takes a decidedly masculine cut. I believe neroli goes well with other pronounced flowers such as orchid and jasmine.
The dry-down is all about semi-sweet tonka with vanillic shades, some creamy woods, and the right hint of sensual clean patchouli. Close to the skin, I can catch the light nuance of suede with tuberose still lingering underneath. Indeed, there is no trace of cedarwood's shavings, just a lite woodiness, and I am a bit concerned as I cherish that smell.
Ultimately, Fleur d'Orchidée is lightweight and perfectly suited to the intermediate seasons. That's the scent I enjoy wearing on warm spring and fall days. Besides, you will get the best of it on the summer nights as the carnal facet makes it mysterious and fascinating. A fresh and sensual perfume to wear every day, office and leisure are two pleasant options. It seems not very long-lasting, but as far as the lowest price is concerned, it doesn't bother me too much. Hence, if you are a brave man with an open mind and not afraid to wear dark and sensual flowers, you deserve Fleur d'Orchidée.
I base the review on a 50ml bottle I have owned since April 2022.
-Elysium
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