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Orange blossom/Neroli for men

post #1 of 53
2/11/11 at 9:14am
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I love this note but most scents i have tried tend to be pretty white flower juices. Im looking for something more masculine.
Ive tried L Artisan Nuit de Tuberouse which has a good neroli presence but is very dry. I also liked Serge Leutens Fleur d oranger but it a very linear Orange blossom/jasmine with no woods and hard to detect musk. I would like something a bit more interesting and masculine. Any suggestions please?
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post #2 of 53
2/11/11 at 9:47am
Rochas Lui is a wonderful fragrance, or if you want to splash out...XerJoff Nio
also, maybe Terre d'Hermès is worth investigating......just a thought
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post #3 of 53
2/11/11 at 9:55am
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino

Also Atelier Grand Neroli and Bois Blonds
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post #4 of 53
2/11/11 at 9:55am
Creed Neroli Sauvage...A dry neroli note is complimented by dry woods a shimmering citrus. Good stuff.

Mugler Cologne is another citrusy neroli, this time with clean musks.

Prada Infusion d'Homme contains a subdued and very soapy neroli note.
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post #5 of 53
2/11/11 at 9:56am
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Tom Ford Neroli Portofino

This one.
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post #6 of 53
2/11/11 at 10:00am
Parfums de Nicolai Cologne Sologne. It's an EDC though, so the longevity is not what people tend to go for around here... but it's one of the very best if you don't mind reapplying.
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post #7 of 53
2/11/11 at 10:01am
Orange Spice by Creed
Neroli Sauvage by Creed
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post #8 of 53
2/11/11 at 10:09am
Atelier Grand Neroli
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post #9 of 53
2/11/11 at 10:11am
Altamir - Ted LApidus
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post #10 of 53
2/11/11 at 10:12am
I believe Dolce and Gabbana's The One and Hermessence Vetiver Tonka both have Neroli and come highly recommended by me.
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post #11 of 53
2/11/11 at 10:25am
Was the OP asking for a scent with a prominent neroli note, or just with some neroli in the formulation? A lot of the suggestions are not neroli scents by any stretch of the imagination.
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post #12 of 53
2/11/11 at 10:34am
Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM has a nice Orange Blossom note. It is very smooth and relaxing.
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post #13 of 53
2/11/11 at 10:42am
I don't personally prefer to wear Orange Blossom scents, they're a mess on my skin; but I'm stubborn, so I keep trying to find one I'd like.
The closest so far are:
+1 Neroli Portofino
Czech & Speake Neroli. I love the spices offsetting the Neroli in this one, and is currently the only Neroli soliflore I'd really consider wearing. Test it out!

In orange-blossom tinged scents, I really enjoy the use of Neroli in Penhaligon's Douro. It's not there long, but it's just right for me!
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post #14 of 53
2/11/11 at 10:44am
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Orange blossom would have to be the prominent note. I tried APOM ( i already own lumiere noir ) and loved the opening. Then came the amber which im not a big fan of. Im more interested in the sparkly stuff with a woody/musk drydown.
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post #15 of 53
2/11/11 at 10:46am
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Must try Czeck and speake. I like no88.
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post #16 of 53
2/11/11 at 10:59am
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Originally Posted by Str8_SHAVER View Post

Rochas Lui is a wonderful fragrance, or if you want to splash out...XerJoff Nio
also, maybe Terre d'Hermès is worth investigating......just a thought

Where can i try the first two in London?
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post #17 of 53
2/11/11 at 11:07am
+1 Czech & Speake Neroli
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post #18 of 53
2/11/11 at 11:40am
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Where can i try the first two in London?

Harrods......upstairs @ Roja Doves for the Xerjoff...
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post #19 of 53
2/11/11 at 11:52am
I've been wearing Creed Neroli Sauvage on a regular basis, lately. It's one of the brightest, most uplifting scents I own. People say this one is susceptible to batch variations, but I have to say mine is absolutely beautiful. It's warm, sunny, clear, fresh and pretty. I used to think it was short lived, but lately I've been getting endless longevity from it. Sometimes I forget I have this one and then when I wear it, I can't help but feel lighter than air.


It makes me want to explore other neroli scents.
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post #20 of 53
2/11/11 at 11:57am
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Havent been there for years. Good excuse to go in although i know my wallets in trouble. Thanks
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Harrods......upstairs @ Roja Doves for the Xerjoff...
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post #21 of 53
2/11/11 at 12:03pm
I hope you have a chance to try Mazzolari-Fleurs d'Oranger.
http://www.luckyscent.com/shop/secti...9;oranger.html
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post #22 of 53
12/18/11 at 8:10am
Bump

I have tried C&S Neroli and Castile plus Neroli Sauvage but imo MFK APOM Pour Homme which I am wearing as my scent of the day is amazing. Its warm and sweet and projects the orange blossom note thats gives you a happy sunny glow of warmth. Love it......it really is a orange blossom fantasy fragrance.lol
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post #23 of 53
12/18/11 at 9:11am
MPG ~ Pour Le Jeune Homme (preferably vintage)
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post #24 of 53
12/18/11 at 9:14am
Azemour Les Orangers is another good one IMO.
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post #25 of 53
12/18/11 at 9:18am
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MPG ~ Pour Le Jeune Homme (preferably vintage)

This would be my vote.
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post #26 of 53
12/18/11 at 9:28am
Apom.
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post #27 of 53
12/18/11 at 9:32am
Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino and Acqua di Parma's Colonia Assoluta both deliver loud, linear, but non-flowery nerolis with a base of clean musk. They're good for what they are, but I've had a diminishing returns experience from both of them. Vero Profumo Rubj Parfum is the king of this clan, and is deeper and more complex than either, but is even more pricey.

Either of the MFK Apom's are worth sampling; lighter, woodier versions of the neroli theme. Don't discount the women's, as neither are very genderful ( if I must coin a neologism ).

For something desnser and more complex, I heartily recommend Sonoma Scent Studio's Jour Ensoleille, a warm, buttery, animalic, but not particularly sweet orange flower. Rich rather than fresh like the above. Also, quite affordable.

Jo Malone does an Orange Flower that sidesteps the floral issue by adding a lot of orange.

Parfum d'Empire recently released Azemour with a lot of critical acclaim, it's a neroli-orange chypre, though I can't vouch for it as I've yet to sample.

Now is a good time for neroli-lovers. Lots of options out there.
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post #28 of 53
12/18/11 at 10:26am
Ah, the quintessential dandy fragrance!

+1 for Neroli Portofino, but also the much cheaper Pacifica Nerola EDP. This is also worth trying: neroli, orange blossom and pettigrain.

http://www.pacificaperfume.com/spray...-spray-perfume

Other costly orange blossoms are By Killian Sweet Redemption: orange blossom with incense or Serge Lutens Fleurs d'Oranger, a masculine orange blossom with cumin.
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post #29 of 53
12/18/11 at 10:32am
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Azemour Les Orangers is another good one IMO.

Yes, seconded! Just got a sample of this and like it a lot. Would also add Pen's Castile to this list - a great neroli!
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post #30 of 53
12/18/11 at 10:51am
Eau d'Orange Verte by Hermes
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post #31 of 53
12/18/11 at 2:00pm
Morning Blossom by La Via del Profumo.
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post #32 of 53
12/18/11 at 9:26pm
best neroli / orange blossoms for men, that are masculine:

1. Maitre Parfumeur Et Gantier Pour Le Jeune Homme
2. Parfums De Nicolai Cologne Sologne
3. Penhaligons Eau De Cologne

Also, I love Castile but it's too femme for the OP.
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post #33 of 53
12/18/11 at 9:27pm
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Eau d'Orange Verte by Hermes

I love all the "D'Orange" Scents by Hermes, and they are due to add a flanker to the line:

Fleur D'Orange Verte

Featuring all the same notes used in Eau and Concentre, but with a big juicy Neroli/orange blossom note.
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post #34 of 53
12/18/11 at 9:56pm
Guerlain's Cologne du Parfumeur is a terribly nice orange blossom scent.
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post #35 of 53
12/18/11 at 11:19pm
If you are willing to try women's scents, Hermes 24, Faubourg and Boucheron Pour Femme are strong in orange blossom.

For orange blossom and leather, try Miller Harris Cuir d'Oranger.
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post #36 of 53
12/18/11 at 11:43pm
+1 to APOM (m/f), Pour le Jeune Homme, Neroli Sauvage

Another scent that features a prominent neroli note (although it has a good bit of jasmine, too, and is by no means a neroli-only scent) is Reflection Man by Amouage.
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post #37 of 53
12/18/11 at 11:48pm
no mention of Le Labo's Neroli?


(or am I way off here...?)
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post #38 of 53
12/19/11 at 1:10am
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Originally Posted by SculptureOfSoul View Post

+1 to APOM (m/f), Pour le Jeune Homme, Neroli Sauvage

Another scent that features a prominent neroli note (although it has a good bit of jasmine, too, and is by no means a neroli-only scent) is Reflection Man by Amouage.

Agree with all of the above but, Reflection Man is not really neroli prominent.

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no mention of Le Labo's Neroli?


(or am I way off here...?)

I got more suntan lotion than neroli. Nice but not really prominent.

The best neroli fragrances imho are Neroli Portofino and Kobe. Cologne Sologne is pretty but short-lived.
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post #39 of 53
12/19/11 at 9:24am
PdN New York has a beautiful orange blossom note and is also very masculine and interestingly complex.
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post #40 of 53
12/20/11 at 2:55am
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Originally Posted by kusum65 View Post

Must try Czeck and speake. I like no88.

You could also consider Neroli from The Cotswold Perfumery - by the same perfumer as the C&S Neroli and cheaper. In my view a very masculine interpretation of orange blossom.
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post #41 of 53
12/20/11 at 3:10am
Caron's En Avion is a very interesting neroli scent. After three days in a row of wearing it, I am still trying to understand its structure. It is complex - one of those perfumes that one can and probably should spend a long time contemplating. But neroli is indeed at its heart, together with rose and carnation; and the neroli note of the extrait lasts for hours and hours and hours.
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post #42 of 53
12/20/11 at 3:13am
One of the best orange blossoms are from Francis Kurkdjian APOM, it has a lot of amber, and Kilian Sweet Redemption..they are not too sweet, very well balanced perfumes!!
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post #43 of 53
12/20/11 at 4:15am
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Originally Posted by BL'eauOG View Post

One of the best orange blossoms are from Francis Kurkdjian APOM, it has a lot of amber, and Kilian Sweet Redemption..they are not too sweet, very well balanced perfumes!! http://bleauog.blogspot.com/

It's fantastic and really deep warm satisfying orange blossom note where a lot of others like castile and C&S Neroli are restrained and do not deliver the OB in all its glory. The only thing missing from APOM when you wearing it now in the Winter months is a Summer breeze. Love it.....lol
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post #44 of 53
12/20/11 at 12:07pm
APOM Homme, my signature.
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post #45 of 53
12/20/11 at 3:39pm
This one
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Atelier Grand Neroli
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post #46 of 53
12/20/11 at 4:04pm
I found this one at Scent Bar last week, the SA said the line is doing really well, it's reasonably priced and comes in a pretty big bottle. It was soooo Yummy, I love Tom Ford's NP, but this one is amazing as well. Yay, I'm so excited I got to give advice for the first time, lol.

Diptyque - L'eau Neroil
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post #47 of 53
12/20/11 at 4:11pm
I love Chanel Exclusifs Eau de Cologne.
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post #48 of 53
12/20/11 at 4:13pm
I also got Atelier Cologne - Bois Blold
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post #49 of 53
12/20/11 at 4:25pm
Indie Guy and I are on the same page here - Neroli Sauvage for me, too. I go through lots of it.
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post #50 of 53
12/20/11 at 4:32pm
Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels and Ghost Man. Neither uses neroli as a starring role, but it is used to great effect.
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post #51 of 53
12/20/11 at 5:03pm
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+1 Czech & Speake Neroli

+ 2
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post #52 of 53
12/20/11 at 7:07pm
Neroli Portofino
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post #53 of 53
12/20/11 at 10:45pm
I have and enjoy Grand Neroli and Bois Blonds...good stuff. I have yet to try Portofino...soon, very soon.
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