Your favorite Lime soliflore, or Lime-dominant scent ...?

[DULLAH]

What is it ?

[DULLAH]

...or...what are they ?

[SculptureOfSoul]

Stardust for men

[mikeperez23]

Concentree D' Orange Verte by Hermes
Feuille Verte by Creed
Lime Tonic by Malin + Goetz

[SculptureOfSoul]

I get a strong lime opening in Erolfa but I can't call it a lime dominant scent. I'd say the same about Mugler Cologne.

Stardust is the only scent I've sampled where I get a long lasting lime note.

[zztopp]

Trumpers' Extract of West Indian Limes
Creed Feuille Verte

The brits rule !

[Asha]

I have only tried two--Guerlain Imperiale and Royall Lyme. They both were good, the Guerlain being better, I think. But neither is my style.

[odysseusm]

Crabtree & Evelyn West Indian Lime. Better longevity than the Trumper.

[argogos]

Penhaligon's Extract of Limes. Especially with the new special edition packaging. I know, I know, packaging has nothing to do with it. Great juice regardless of how it is wrapped. No soapy leg up to ensure a clean accord. Instead, it is crisp, fresh and slightly floral with a very mild -nearly undetectable -hint of pepper for a more unique, refined feel.

[bbBD]

One of the truly great lime fragrances - and fragrance in general, is Rochas Moustache. It was waaaaay ahead of its time. Check it out and you'll see what I mean.

[dynendal]

I get a strong lime opening in Erolfa but I can't call it a lime dominant scent. I'd say the same about Mugler Cologne.

Stardust is the only scent I've sampled where I get a long lasting lime note.

Interesting. I don't detect lime in Erolfa, just Tangerine. Very strong tangerine.

Mugler Cologne is heavenly oranges and limes though. Very nice.

[SculptureOfSoul]

The lime adds to the salty quality in the opening of Erolfa, as far as I can tell (smells more like the steam distilled than cold pressed variety of lime oil) but is quickly joined by the tangerines and a trace of a smooth lemon note (which I believe is some real lemon myrtle oil, which is far more lemony than actual lemon oil. I believe this is present in small quantities [anything more would be overwhelming, this stuff is *strong*] in many of the Creed Millesime openings. Perhaps most noticeable in GIT).

[DULLAH]

Penhaligon's Extract of Limes. Especially with the new special edition packaging. I know, I know, packaging has nothing to do with it. Great juice regardless of how it is wrapped.

Could you post an [img] of the special edition package/bottle ?
And would you say it is any "wetter"/"sweeter" than Trumpers' West Indian Limes ?

[dynendal]

The lime adds to the salty quality in the opening of Erolfa, as far as I can tell (smells more like the steam distilled than cold pressed variety of lime oil) but is quickly joined by the tangerines and a trace of a smooth lemon note (which I believe is some real lemon myrtle oil, which is far more lemony than actual lemon oil. I believe this is present in small quantities [anything more would be overwhelming, this stuff is *strong*] in many of the Creed Millesime openings. Perhaps most noticeable in GIT).

Ahh, thanks for the detail. I'm keeping this in a note for next time I wear Erolfa.

[SculptureOfSoul]

I should add that I didn't spray on the Erolfa and was instead dabbing it on from a vial. Just sniffing the vial, even with cap on, gave me a distinctly limey-aroma.

Sadly, I've kind of forgotten all of the nuances of Erolfa's opening as the vial has been empty for awhile. At the time I was trying to recreate it naturally, and hence why I was really breaking it down into what I (thought I) smelled.

I need to pick up a bottle but my fragrance budget is in conflict with my musical gear budget and the latter is going to win out for awhile.

[argogos]

Could you post an [img] of the special edition package/bottle ?
And would you say it is any "wetter"/"sweeter" than Trumpers' West Indian Limes ?

Never posted a pic in a thread before. I'll try...It's showing as an attachment.

The T&H and Penhaligon's are actually pretty similar in basic feel. both have mild spicy quality that warms them a bit. What puts Penhaligon's over the line IMHO are:

1) more longevity
2) Not as sharp an opening=feels better blended
3) Not as sweet, again, feels better blended.

T&H is a bit more of an aggressive starter with a shorter life span.
But, again, I find they convey a similar fragrance emotion.

[Ronin]

Does Versace Baby Blue Jeans qualify? That wins by default. I don't recall testing others with this criteria.

[Renato]

Rectoverso Man:Blue Atoll is the limiest scent I have.
Renato

[ROBERTO]

Floris Limes, Truefitt & Hill, Ortigia, Taylor of Old Bond Street's Victorian Limes,The Art of Shaving Limes

[nthny]

I'm not saying these are soliflors but I'd like to add Eau d'Cartier Concentree (I've not tried the original version), Escentric Molecules Escentric 01, and Creed Virgin Island Water.

[HDS1963]

Penhaligon's Extract of Limes. Especially with the new special edition packaging. I know, I know, packaging has nothing to do with it. Great juice regardless of how it is wrapped. No soapy leg up to ensure a clean accord. Instead, it is crisp, fresh and slightly floral with a very mild -nearly undetectable -hint of pepper for a more unique, refined feel.

What he said.

Currently only available from Harrods, as I understand it, it is being put on general release in time for summer.

[Candy Perfume Boy]

Virgin Island Water, Set Sail St. Barts & Guerlain Homme. I like my lime to be slightly boozy!

[bbBD]

Has anyone tried the CdG Lime EdT (series 8)?

[scentsitivity]

Truefitt & Hill.
Creed VIW.

Of course, I like lime in a lot of frags, but in the two above it stands out.

[mcjra]

M7 Fresh has that lime note in it's opening that reminds me alot of Fruit Loops!

[mikeperez23]

Has anyone tried the CdG Lime EdT (series 8)?

Yes.

Wonderfully bright and almost edible lime for about 3-4 minutes and then highly forgettable (boring synthetic musk base note) soon thereafter.

If it were under $10 for a large bottle I'd own it. Seeing as it retails for $48 for a tiny bottle, I'll pass.

[DULLAH]

^Thanks Mike, I was scoping that one.
*relieved*

Can't wait to sample stardust, moustache,and Penhaligons'
Any more?

[Merbert]

Truefitt & Hill: button-down lime
Penhaligons: skip in the park lime
Crown Perfumery Spiced Lime: right between the eyes hot lime
M7Fresh: cheap lime candy

[nsamadi]

Philosophy The Fragrance is quite good. I like it a lot and it's quite inexpensive.

[MisterK]

Royall Lyme
Amazing duration on me and has a bit of complexity.

Green Water is also quite nice but dies way too quick.

[mikeperez23]

I think I will add Jungle Pour Homme by Kenzo to this list. The lime in the top really is sharp, strong and long lasting - before the deluge of spices arrives.

[the_good_life]

For pure lime, it's Trumper's. Crown Spiced Limes is a brilliant masculine spicy scent built around lime (wouldn't ya know). Virgin Island Water is the ultimate beach leisure lime. Feuille Verte? Hm, let me check my canister... I wish.

[RHM]

Dorothy McCall's (Kingsburry Fragrances) Lime Lift is wonderful. She's made it in edt, soap & body creme. Some of us keep the edt in the fridge for the summer. It's just stunning!
She's a Pittsburg, PA aromatherapist & all around fantastic perfumer.

Her website doesn't really show all that she makes, IT isn't her forte. www.kingsburyfragrances.com
(412) 687-2720 be sure to tell her "RHM" told you about her. When you click on the link, just send her an email & ask about Lime Lift, as it's not listed on the site. Neither is Classic Amber II (fantastic amber & jasmine fragrance) & the stunning rose scent Twilight Rose. Like I said, she doesn't put her time or money into the website. (No affiliation, just a happy client who, over the years, has become a friend as well).

If you want lime, you've got to try Dorothy's Lime Lift.