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Wanted: not your run-of-the-mill citrus recommendations

post #1 of 10
9/8/10 at 1:18pm
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Hey all! I've been looking and looking for a citrus with some character, depth, and longevity. It's proving a bit difficult. I tried Hermes Orange Vert Concentre. I like that best so far. But want to try some different frags before I purchase the Hermes. I know there was a recent thread re: citrus. But I feel my search is a bit more specific.

Citrus notes I like best: Petitgrain, blood orange, and bergamot ( I like my citrus with some green and woodiness to it. A little spice ain't bad either.)

Thanks in advance!
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post #2 of 10
9/9/10 at 3:37am
I highly recommend CdG Harissa for an interesting, wonderfully spicy blood orange. I love it for transitioning from a hot day into a cool gloaming.

For a surprisingly true but linear blood orange scent, Dawn Spencer Hurwitz' Blood Orange is the best I've found so far. Another favorite is Jalaine Citrus Dreams oil: a light, lovely citrus blend that wears close to the skin a but for a longer time than one may expect from a citrus scent.
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post #3 of 10
9/9/10 at 5:02am
You may want to give Paul Smith Extreme a sample. Spicy bergamont and sandalwood make this one of my personal favorites.
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post #4 of 10
9/9/10 at 6:07am
Xerjoff Fiero

Head: Bergamot, Lemon, Lemongrass, Blood Orange
Heart: Thyme, Tarragon, Mint, Neroli
Base: Nutmeg, Mysore Sandelholz, Patchouly, Vetiver, Coumarin
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post #5 of 10
9/9/10 at 8:10am
Profumum Acqua Viva ! It's wonderful citrus.
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post #6 of 10
9/9/10 at 11:11am
Quote:
Originally Posted by chaplain View Post

( I like my citrus with some green and woodiness to it. A little spice ain't bad either.)

Miller Harris Tangerine Vert

A greener, stronger L'Eau d'Orange Vert, which you will love.
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post #7 of 10
9/9/10 at 2:22pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Craig View Post

Xerjoff Fiero

Head: Bergamot, Lemon, Lemongrass, Blood Orange
Heart: Thyme, Tarragon, Mint, Neroli
Base: Nutmeg, Mysore Sandelholz, Patchouly, Vetiver, Coumarin

This sounds amazing!!! Can I get a sample at Parfums Raffy?

So many interesting suggestions! Thanks a bunch, everyone. I can feel a large sample purchase coming on! ;o)
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post #8 of 10
9/9/10 at 2:27pm
I think Dyptique has one that's blood orange, but I forgot the name.
I'm a fan of guerlain's Pamplelune - creamy sour grapefruit

PS - have you searched old threads? examples:
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/259...endations-Help
http://www.basenotes.net/threads/222...owerful-CITRUS
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post #9 of 10
9/10/10 at 12:47am
The best bergamot scent I know is The Different Company's Bergamote.

You could also try Hermes Un Jardin sur le Nil. Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien is a slightly spicey lemon.
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post #10 of 10
9/10/10 at 2:59am
Hugh Parsons Yellow: crisp, semi-casual, semi-formal, spiced citrus niche fragrance
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