Neroli (2003)
by Annick Goutal

Annick Goutal’s Néroli is an unusual neroli because of its extreme lightness and clarity: It is not a pure neroli but a refined, bouquet that includes other flowers and a definite green note that is most apparent immediately upon application. The opening has a somewhat strong presence at first but soon dissolves into a quite subtle and clear neroli / floral / green accord. The neroli dominates, of course, and is presented with more delicacy than I have experienced in most other neroli fragrances. Since it’s an Annick Goutal fragrance, its lack of longevity is a given, but this one carries that unlucky aspect to an extreme: It is very, very short lasting: A lovely feminine fragrance that could use much better longevity. (Edit of 27 July 2009 review.)

27th July, 2009. (Last Edited: 30th November, 2009.)

I found this to be as described, bitter orange blossom. Very nice, but only lasts a bit longer then Eau d'Hadrien on me.

18th May, 2009.

Long lasting skinscent. Could very well be from the Penhaligon's line. Reminds me of their same feel and texture of refined British class. Beautifully linear orange blossoms/neroli. A pleasing "pick-me-up" fragrance not to be worn for others but for yourself.

4th January, 2009.

I'm surprised that others found this to be a short-lived fragrance. Really? I tried 4 AGs on my arms, and found the Neroli to be the longest lasting, by far. But it's a close smell, very strong at close range, not wafting around you.

Also surprised it's listed as a unisex scent here. I would think it'd be too sweet for most men. It's not terribly sweet for a women's scent, though.

This smells to me almost exactly like some neroli extract oil I had, from Bath and Body Works. But more complex, and long lasting. 95% neroli, but other stuff going on. Doesn't change a whole lot after opening, consistently smells like neroli.

It has nothing to do with amber, but it's warm and comfortingin the same way, to me.

27th September, 2008.

The real scent of bitter orange blossom - Exhilarating, quite intoxicating ; maybe too feminine, I don't know. I believed that 'Zagara' by S.M.Novella would be like this one, in a lighter way, very neroli ; but it's not. This one is one of the best Neroli I have sent.

16th July, 2008.

I love this scent! I have a special affection for the bitter leaves and the orange blossoms, and both elements are present here. To make it last longer, I spray it on clothing. I find the scent very uplifting and feminine. I believe the bottle I have is from last year; I intend to purchase one from 2007 to compare. Other Goutals I enjoy: Le Jasmin, Mandragore, Eau de Fier

14th July, 2007.