A garden to walk in and immensity
to dream in -- what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him
the stars” ~ Victor Hugo. It’s a lovely thought and evokes pleasant memories
for me. The Makeup Examiner has a deep passion for scent, as so many of my
happy memories are called back by the hint of a particular men’s cologne or the
smell of my mother cooking a favorite dish.
These scents are part of my
history and my present, and I understand that the memories are part of what
make me who I am. I believe this is why I am so fascinated by the story behind
the perfume and why I always try to find it and share it with readers. For
anyone who is passionate about perfume, it is understood that the history of
the scent is just as important as the scent itself.
Au Pays de la Fleur D’Oranger is a unique fragrance house
routed in over 100 years of Roux family history. Virginie and Antoine Roux, the
founders of Au Pays de la Fleur D’Oranger, pay homage to flowers from the
famous region of Provence: Rose, Jasmine, Lavender, Fig, Iris, Tuberose and of
course the flower that shaped their family’s destiny since 1903 … the Orange
Blossom. The Roux’s continue to hold a passion for the blooms in the fields of
the Bitter Orange and Centifolia trees that grew in La Colle sur Loup, near
Grasse. The Roux’s history is what lays behind the inspiration of Au Pays de la
Fleur D’Oranger latest offerings. Scents composed by Perfumer Jean Claude
Gigodot are offered in two distinctive collections: Les Inédits and Néroli
Blanc.
Néroli Blanc Eau de Parfum Intense Notes~
Top Notes: Orange Blossom, Néroli, Mandarin
Mid Notes: Jasmine, Candied Fruits, White Flowers, Orange
Blossom
Base Notes: Vanilla, Balsams, Benzoin, Plum
Néroli Blanc Eau de Parfum Intense ($67), from the Néroli
Blanc collection, is a luscious scent from first spritz. Offering a rapture of
masterfully blended orange blossom, Néroli and mandarin that deliver olfaction
into mid notes with sensual care. Drydown offers an exquisite blend of floral
and fruit with neither being the dominant. Yes, this scent is seductive and
classically French. Néroli Blanc Eau de Parfum Intense can, and should, be worn
all year round. It is the scent that you will wear when you want to exude pure
feminine confidence. To gentlemen readers -- Néroli Blanc Eau de Parfum Intense
arrives in a linen satchel and the bottle is sophisticated, so if you’re
looking for the perfect gift for her, this is it. Sillage: 3 - Longevity: 4 -
Bottling: 5
Top Notes: Lavender, Bergamot
Mid Notes: Cinnamon, Rose, Cedar
Base Notes: Amber, Patchouli, Leather, Musk
Lavande Ombrée ($125), from the Les Inédits collection,
offers an immediate pop of bergamot that quickly transitions to cedar with dry
down leaving a lasting essence of patchouli. Lavande Ombrée is a Woodsy
Oriental and a bit of a disappointment for those seeking a Floral, as the
floral notes simply aren’t evident. That aside Lavande Ombrée is lovely and
makes for a perfect perfume to wear during the cooler months. Sillage: 4 -
Longevity: 4 - Bottling: 3
Au Pays de la Fleur D’Oranger perfumes are available
directly from Au Pays de la Fleur D’Oranger (France) and various locations
worldwide, Lavande Ombrée and Néroli Blanc Eau de Parfum Intense are available
stateside at Indigo Perfumery.