Weekly Scent Discussion #3: Classifying Orange Blossom
9 years ago
Orange blossom is a scent I've spent some time with and I have found that this note is used in so many different ways. To quantify this for my own wear notes I have developed my own way of classifying this little white flower: Honeyed, White, Green, Yellow (warm) and Laundry Soap. How do you think of Orange blossom and how it's used? What way do you like it best? What examples can you share?
Here are a few examples of my classifications and a quick note on my take of them:
By Kilian Sweet Redemption
Honeyed and sweet. It's a very edible orange blossom. One of my favorites when the Humidity isn't too high.
L`Artisan Parfumeur Seville a l'aube
This is another honeyed one. I can't wear it because it turns into a sticky and cloying mess on me. Many people think it is the best Orange Blossom ever made. Definitely one you should try if interested in this note, because if it works on you it is magical.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM Pour Femme
A nice light White Orange Blossom. It isn't as sweet as the previous two but not as sharp as some of the other White Orange Blossom scents.
Serge Lutens Fleurs d'Oranger
This is a nice balance between the warm and white orange blossom. It has a nice bright opening and warms up into something memorable. This is on my top 3 list for OB.
Lush Orange Blossom
This is a sharp white orange blossom with a woody base.
Houbigant Orangers en Fleurs
This one was Very sharp white on me. Almost a generic sharp white floral. I was surprised because normally anything with ylang-ylang tends to come across as warm to me.
Jo Malone Orange Blossom
Think of running through an orange grove in full bloom and arriving at the farm house that has lilac climbing all over thre porh. This is Jo Malone's OB. It opens Green and just like standing in an orange grove. After it warms up a bit the Grove fades into the back ground and a nice Lilac come forward. It's lovely. Truest to an orange blossom I have found.
Tauer Perfumes 09 Orange Star
This one is like no other. It's kinda a love hate. When it works for you it's amazing. Otherwise you get Laundry soap. A very nice and enjoyable Laundry detergent but still kinda pricy to smell like clean clothes. It doesn't work for me but definitely one everyone should try. It lasts forever and is very strong so apply with a light hand
Here are a few examples of my classifications and a quick note on my take of them:
By Kilian Sweet Redemption
Honeyed and sweet. It's a very edible orange blossom. One of my favorites when the Humidity isn't too high.
L`Artisan Parfumeur Seville a l'aube
This is another honeyed one. I can't wear it because it turns into a sticky and cloying mess on me. Many people think it is the best Orange Blossom ever made. Definitely one you should try if interested in this note, because if it works on you it is magical.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM Pour Femme
A nice light White Orange Blossom. It isn't as sweet as the previous two but not as sharp as some of the other White Orange Blossom scents.
Serge Lutens Fleurs d'Oranger
This is a nice balance between the warm and white orange blossom. It has a nice bright opening and warms up into something memorable. This is on my top 3 list for OB.
Lush Orange Blossom
This is a sharp white orange blossom with a woody base.
Houbigant Orangers en Fleurs
This one was Very sharp white on me. Almost a generic sharp white floral. I was surprised because normally anything with ylang-ylang tends to come across as warm to me.
Jo Malone Orange Blossom
Think of running through an orange grove in full bloom and arriving at the farm house that has lilac climbing all over thre porh. This is Jo Malone's OB. It opens Green and just like standing in an orange grove. After it warms up a bit the Grove fades into the back ground and a nice Lilac come forward. It's lovely. Truest to an orange blossom I have found.
Tauer Perfumes 09 Orange Star
This one is like no other. It's kinda a love hate. When it works for you it's amazing. Otherwise you get Laundry soap. A very nice and enjoyable Laundry detergent but still kinda pricy to smell like clean clothes. It doesn't work for me but definitely one everyone should try. It lasts forever and is very strong so apply with a light hand