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Orange blossom is generally one of my favorite floral notes in fragrances. Sometimes, it does get overwhelming and on my nerves, but when done right…it can really enhance the experience of a scent. For this page, I want to present a list of the top smelling perfumes which utilize and focus in on the orange blossom note. I will continue to update, as I come across newer options.
What are the Best Smelling Orange Blossom Perfumes?
Citrusy Orange Blossom
Fleur d’Oranger 27 Le Labo– Our target note here is really great. The orange blossom gets paired with its usual petitgrain partner, but D’oranger 27 does have substantial doses of lemon and bergamot.
So, this will probably be a best bet for those who want a more juicy citrus finish to their orange blossom perfume.
Though, on the whole this smells much more like orange than it does being covered in lemon. Like walking around in a citrus grove. Sort of a greenish juicy citrus that morphs more into a musky white floral during the mid and latter stages.
Clean and a Bit Powdery
Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger by Prada– This Prada option is a very beautiful use of orange flower, with a light sillage, and bright overall personality. It is joined by neroli, tuberose, and jasmine.
Up top you do get a nice juicy mandarin orange citrus fruit, but that’s not going to be a dominate feature. The juiciness does hang around, but I’d say it is more of a zest or watery smell than full on prominent orange.
But, as it dries down this one has the usual soapy element, but with some added light touches of powder that many Prada perfumes are known for. Infusion is light on the sillage, but clean and has its opening sparkling quality, and a dry down that really highlights the phenomenal orange blossom.
Warm and Spicy Blossom
Serge Lutens Fleurs D’oranger Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, 1.7 Ounce
The fragrance does seem to have a citrus fruit note here as well, but this perfume is quite dry and not juicy with how it comes across. That spice note is cumin and it’s at its peak during the opening act. Though, it does stick around for the duration, while mainly being dominated by musk.
As Fleurs d’Oranger dries down, the floral composition will shift to include more of the tuberose and less of that jasmine. But, neither of those two floral ingredients takes over the orange blossom.
This one has good performance on my skin, 8-9 hours of wear. It has a great orange blossom note, within a bouquet-like composition. Dry, floral, warm, and spicy. Listed as unisex, but always leaned way more feminine in my mind. Fleurs d’Oranger Review
Blossom Sweetness
Sintra by Memo Paris– The petitgrain note especially, along with neroli really start Sintra off with a bold and greenish sort of an aroma. The citrus here is light, but there is also a resinous warmth which adds body to Sintra.
This Memo Paris fragrance will quickly turn sweet and creamy (milk is a note), thanks to the very present marshmallow note.
Beyond that creaminess you’re also treated to caramel, vanilla, and our orange blossom note as the main floral during the mid and dry down. That’s when this one really becomes about the floral ingredient, but this still remains a sweet perfume.
Ambery Smooth Orange Blossom
Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum Spray 2.5 oz New Spray
Pink pepper sits underneath and gives it that warm sweet spice and there is an amber enveloping it all. It gives you a versatile blend, that is still punctuated with our target ingredietn.
The amber and pink pepper really do give this an undeniable warmth and cozy feeling. The orange blossom note within that is utterly awesome. The dry down does take on a somewhat lotion-like vibe.
The notes would suggest that this would be another winter scent, but it comes across as a solid choice for the warmer months of the year.
Simple Citrus and Floral
Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne for Women 1 oz Cologne Spray
The clementine and citron opening at the top, is sweet and much more of a fruity affair than what will follow. The dry down, is when you really get the floral notes, mostly the namesake orange blossom.
Add in some lilac and you get a definite springtime in bloom effect. Citrus fruit top with a naturalistic floral blossom base. I love orange blossom, as a note, and it is utterly fantastic here. Those petals paired with a citron aroma, makes this a personal favorite of mine from Jo Malone London.
Popular Designer Option
Classique JPG– Now, there have been many versions of Classique to follow this one. I believe most, if not all, also contain orange blossom. However, they can also lean more towards the sweet or fruity side of things. This, is the most white floral focused of the bunch.
Classique is creamy, sweet, amber-laden, and has its fruitier moments also. More of a mix than an orange blossom solo project. Ylang-ylang is probably the second strongest floral, with some bits of iris thrown in too.
The latter dry down is more soapy and floral. Though, it is going to retain much of that vanilla creaminess, and even some spice that is found throughout. Classique is a loud and bold perfume, so tread carefully with it.
Light Fresh and Orange Blossom
O de L’Orangerie by Lancome– Refreshing citrus up top and super clean cedarwood in the base. The formula is simple, but throw in jasmine and orange blossom, and you have a very enjoyable perfume from Lancome.
The citrus here isn’t overwhelming to my nose. It’s there, but you will get more of a focus on the floral notes for most of the wear. I really like the jasmine note and how it plays off of our sought after ingredient.
So, light with a watery citrus zest up top and then a clean and fresh soapy finish between our floral notes and cedar. This is a fragrance that demands to be worn out in the spring and summertime weather, humidity and all. Not a marathon performer, but not completely awful either.
The Orange Blend
Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca– From the Guerlain Aqua Allegoria collection. The orange blossom note here actually shares the stage with neroli and bitter orange. Sort of a shared perfume, where each aspect gets its time to shine.
Petitgrain joins the fray, but the overall scent is fairly linear with how it presents. Bitter orange early, orange blossom middle, and neroli is probably the most prominent during the latter part of Nerolia Bianca.
This has a great freshness of orange and has a definite greenish aroma in the beginning. The soapiness isn’t to the same degree as some of the others on the list.
Citrus and Honeyed
Orange Flowers by Montale– Orange Flowers by Montale has some similarities to the Serge Lutens fragrance from earlier. However, this one has more citrus, less spice, and a honeyed aroma to it as well.
The orange blossom is the dominant note, but the later dry down does give off some added patchouli, honey, and musks. Early on, there is a nice use of juicy citrus fruits and the spice is more noticeable then.
But, as we mover forward it will shift to a drier, sweeter, and more orange blossom centered scent. Nice hints of vanilla and oakmoss, also.
I don’t know if this would be my first choice from the list, but it is nice for the right person, and has a high level of performance.
Classy Floral Bouquet
24 Faubourg By Hermes For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.3 Ounces
24 Faubourg is for those who want to go with something refined and led by floral notes. This does get blended more than some of the others on the list. Though, the orange blossom is still the leader.
The opening does have some additional fruitiness, mainly orange, and a sweetness that seems to surround the composition itself.
Nevertheless, that is all a sideshow to the full bouquet of flowers, which await your nose. This is a brilliant performer, well put together, and quite naturalistic.
Either/Or
Parfums de Marly Safanad for women Eau de Parfum 2.5 Oz./75 ml – Safanad is a fragrance from Parfums de Marly that utilizes orange blossom. You could also go with Oriana from this brand, which has more similarities with Sintra, from earlier in the list.
Orange blossom, and vanilla are the some highlighted notes. You do get a light orange citrus and pear to add some sweetness. This one opens up with our main target and vanilla. There is an amber note throughout and a nice iris contributing also.
The dry down is amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and orange blossom. This is a perfume with some nice balance, can be an option for those who don’t want quite as much sweetness as Oriana tends to project. Safanad Full Review
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