Orange blossom
Orange blossoms can be extracted in several ways. Overall, it offers a floral fragrance, with nuances of white flowers, citrus facets and a slightly aromatic note.
What does orange blossom smell like in perfumery?
The bitter orange tree is a tree from which many products for the perfume industry can be derived. In particular, 2 distinct products can be obtained from the flowers: neroli and orange blossom, which have different properties.
-Neroli: Neroli is the result of steam distillation of fresh orange flower. This distillation yields neroli essence and orange blossom water. Neroli essence is used in perfumery for its fresh, floral and aromatic facets. Orange blossom water, also known as hydrolate, is mainly used in cooking and cosmetics.
-Orange blossom: Orange blossom absolute is extracted from orange blossom petals by enfleurage or solvent extraction. Enfleurage is an old-fashioned method that is rarely used today, as it is very time-consuming and yields little.
We therefore prefer extraction with volatile solvents. Orange blossoms have a more honeyed, heady olfactory profile than neroli.
Neroli and orange blossom may be combined with numerous raw materials from all possible olfactory families. They can be used in enveloping perfumes that stay close to the skin, as well as in fragrances with a strong trail. These two notes can also be added to accords to create other notes such as white flowers, fruits…
Why does orange blossom smell good?
Orange blossom owes its bewitching fragrance to its odorant compounds, such as nerolidol, methyl anthranilate, linalool... These molecules give it its characteristic floral, aromatic and fruity scents. Its complex fragrance makes it a prized ingredient in many perfume compositions. When orange blossom can't be integrated into a perfume from its natural origins, we often incorporate key molecules from its composition, such as linalool, methyl anthranylate…
The Best Orange Blossom Perfumes
Orange blossom is known worldwide for its emblematic fragrance. It is mainly used in women's fragrances. However, orange blossom is increasingly featured in men's and unisex fragrances. It is also an important note in cosmetics, in the beauty sector, in home fragrances... Here's a selection of the best orange blossom perfumes and neroli perfumes:
• La fille de l'air, Courrèges: LA FILLE DE L'AIR eau de parfum by Courrèges offers a modern, airy interpretation of orange blossom. This fragrance combines neroli with orange blossom to reinforce the floral accord. Orange blossom is felt right from the top notes, and continues right through to the base of the fragrance, thanks to the musky notes. This women's fragrance is one of the house's most iconic.
• Histoire d'Orangers, L'Artisan parfumeur: HISTOIRE D'ORANGERS eau de parfum by L'Artisan parfumeur reveals all the richness of orange blossom, or fleur d’oranger, and neroli, combined with deep, gourmand olfactory notes of sweet tonka bean and white musk.
• Warni Warni, Maison Matine: WARNI WARNI by Maison Matine is a modern interpretation of the orange blossom. This fragrance combines orange blossom with green, woody and spicy accords to give it complexity.
• Eau des sens, Diptyque: EAU DES SENS by Diptyque is a floral, spicy eau de parfum, highlighting the roundness of the orange blossom note contrasted by spicy juniper notes in the top note. The woody base gives character to the orange blossom, and contrasts once again with its floral facets. This fragrance is available as an eau de toilette and an eau de parfum.
• Fleurs d'oranger, Lutens: Serge Lutens Fleurs d'oranger is a sophisticated interpretation of the orange blossom. This eau de parfum reveals all the richness and sensuality of orange blossoms, combined with an intense floral bouquet and woody, spicy notes.
• Paris Riviera, Chanel: Chanel's unisex eau de toilette Paris Riviera is part of the Eaux de Chanel collection. This perfume combines orange blossom with comforting woody notes of sandalwood and the roundness of benzoin. At the heart, in a duo with jasmine, orange blossom is sunny and brings a luminous floral heart.
• Neroli Portofino, Tom Ford: Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino eau de parfum interprets orange blossoms in a fresh, aromatic universe. Combined with citrus, florals, and aromatic notes, neroli comes to the front and defines the fragrance. Its name and scent invite us on an olfactory journey to Portofino.
• Gabrielle, Chanel: Gabrielle by Chanel is a women's fragrance that celebrates femininity and timeless elegance, featuring a wealth of white flowers. Its floral notes of orange blossom, ylang-ylang and jasmine are enhanced by spices and citrus fruits such as grapefruit and mandarin. The fragrance is completed by a base of wood and white musk.
• Paradoxe, Prada: Recently released, this eau de parfum features an intense floral accord blending orange blossom, neroli and jasmine. The heart is refreshed by citrus and a fruity pear top note. The base notes support the floral heart and envelop the fragrance in musk, vanilla and benzoin.
• Guimauve de Noël, Parle Moi de Parfum : Inspired by a Grasse dessert, this fragrance is the perfumer's madeleine de Proust. Absolute orange blossom takes center stage with vanilla and spicy notes, reminiscent of fougassette.
Each orange blossom perfume offers us a unique and captivating olfactory experience, revealing all the richness and sensuality of this emblematic flower. Whether you're a passionate perfume lover or a curious perfume neophyte, these orange blossom fragrances will seduce you with their distinctive character.
Orange Blossom Bon Parfumeur Fragrances
At Bon Parfumeur, we offer different interpretations of the orange blossom, for women and men. From the classic cologne that remains so emblematic today, to more innovative notes.
• 001, cologne family - eau de parfum : Sparkling citrus top notes. In the heart, petit grain and its aromatic, spicy notes give way to orange blossom. A base of musky notes envelops and retains the volatile top notes. This fragrance revisits the classic eau de cologne in a more intense version.
• 002, cologne family - eau de parfum: A zesty, fresh top note, faithful to the classic cologne. Violet leaf modernizes it, adding a green, slightly fruity facet. A floral heart where delicate lily of the valley and peony breathe solar jasmine. Musky notes and white amber provide a soft bed for the flowers.
• 103, floral family - eau de parfum: The top note is minimalist, with the freshness of bergamot and the green note of neroli. Tiaré flower blossoms in the heart, accompanied by the fruity touch of sambac jasmine. Vanilla broods over these powerful flowers, while white sand warms them.
• 602, woody family - eau de parfum: A spicy, aromatic top note of pepper and incense, joined by neroli. In the heart, a delicious clash between pepper and the florals of the fragrance. A generous base of smoky patchouli, earthy vetiver and balmy benzoin.
