Bitter Orange
by Agraria

EDT? Room Spray? Well, before I address that conundrum, I would want to know why it’s called “Bitter Orange” and not “Cloves.” If there is orange in there, it’s more of a diminutive, dusty, dry orange, and not a true bitter orange. The orange exists only in the far background, hanging out with some cinnamon, bay, and a cute little vanilla. The spices and dry orange result in a very enjoyable fragrance: It’s a Christmas potpourri. It is potent and spicy and brings all kinds of wonderful memory associations. It has a strong sillage and lasts for hours. I enjoy this scent immensely but I don’t want to wear it: I would much rather use it as a room spray. Thumbs up for Agraria Bitter Orange as an excellent olfactory accomplishment, particularly in the environmental arena.

14th March, 2008. (Last Edited: 5th December, 2010.)

Orange spice, with maybe some clove in the mix. I disagree with Mario. This is a a lovely, warm, comforting smell. Good for an outing in coolish weather. Not for summer.

29th January, 2007.

This smells exactly, exactly like the old Christmas ornaments made by sticking cloves into an orange (known as a pomander). It is a heavy, sweet smell with lots of cloves in it. It lasts quite a while although it develops a rather noticeable fecal note on me in the summer. I use it as a room fragrance to great effect and it also works very well in cold temperatures. This is not a "fresh" orange scent, it is a wet, somewhat "dirty" orange smell, but with a heavy clove overtone. A great combo for the right occasion.

25th December, 2006.

Embittered. Sour and cheap smelling in comparison to other orange frags. Pass on this one

16th September, 2006.