Penhaligon's Orange Blossom Edt Spray (2010)

BULLET POINTS : 1 > Neroli, violet leaf, bergamot, citron, cardamom, pink pepper, Calabrian orange, orange blossom absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute, tuberose, rose, peach blossom, orchid, sandalwood, Virginian cedar, white musk and vanilla 2 >Perfumer Bertrand: Duchaufour DESCRIPTION : With the Orange Blossom he’s reinvented for Penhaligon’s Anthology collection – a very different take from the original 1976 fragrance – Bertrand Duchaufour brilliantly continues on his floral series, demonstrates that a soliflore can be anything but simple, and provides a sunny daytime alternative to the sultry Amaranthine. The flower is explored in all of its facets. The zesty top notes are fizzed up by pink pepper and tinged with green by a lash of cardamom and violet leaf, to conjure both the citrus and leaves of the tree. This green harmony is picked up in the floral heart by a rose and lily-of-the-valley accord. Duchaufour has added lushness to his orange blossom absolute by adding the more opulent tuberose and jasmine to the bouquet. As the scent moves into its warm, creamy base notes, it takes on golden honey and pollen hues. Orange Blossom is Mediterranean springtime in a bottle, all the way down to the evening’s sun-kissed skin. One of the loveliest interpretations of the theme, with enough twists and turns to keep you interested from top notes to drydown, and feeling ravishingly romantic throughout