Orange Blossom
Citrus · appears in 4 documented compositions
Neroli reads green and sparkling; the absolute reads honeyed and indolic.
Library uses
4
Dominant placement
heart
Avg. longevity of hosts
10.5 h
Strongest season
Autumn
Origin & sourcing
Flowers of Citrus aurantium; neroli is distilled, orange blossom absolute is solvent-extracted.
What matters about it
- Neroli takes about 1 tonne of hand-picked blossoms per kilo of oil.
- Tunisia and Morocco dominate neroli supply.
- Same flower, two very different materials, a classic exam question in perfumery school.
How it behaves in a formula
Across this library, Orange Blossom appears 1 time as a top note, 3 times in the heart and 0 times in the base. Placement is the single best predictor of what you will actually smell: top-note materials are high-volatility and gone within the hour, base-note materials are fixatives that define the final and longest phase of the wear.
Compositions containing Orange Blossom in this library average 10.5 hours of documented longevity, and skew toward autumn and winter wear. Treat that as a tendency of the citrus family rather than a property of the material alone — dose, supporting accord and concentration all move the result.
Fragrances built with Orange Blossom
Lancôme
La Vie Est Belle
Floral Fruity Gourmand · Women
Developed by a trio of renowned perfumers—Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, and Anne Flipo—in 2012, La Vie Est Belle translates to 'life is beautiful' and represents a philosophy of joy and freedom. The fragrance opens with a bright, fruity collision of crisp pear and tart black currant. The heart introduces a rich, powdery elegance through natural iris pallida, balanced by luminous orange blossom and jasmine. The true core of the fragrance unfolds in the base, where an intense, addictive overdose of sweet praline, warm vanilla, and smooth tonka bean is anchored by clean patchouli. It established a massive wave of sweet gourmand fragrances in mainstream perfumery, offering massive longevity, high projection, and an unashamedly cheerful, comforting embrace.
Carolina Herrera
Good Girl
Amber Floral · Women
Created by Louise Turner in 2016 and housed in an iconic stiletto heel bottle, Good Girl plays on the duality of modern femininity through the concept of 'it's so good to be bad'. The fragrance opens with a rich, inviting collision of dark roasted coffee beans and nutty bitter almond, cut through with a flash of bright citrus. The heart presents a lush, narcotic floral trio of sweet tuberose, exotic jasmine sambac, and orange blossom. The dark, decadent dry-down melts into a rich gourmand base of warm tonka bean, sweet cacao, vanilla, and praline. It offers a magnetic, high-contrast signature that is bold, confident, and perfectly tailored for evening social settings.
Givenchy
L'Interdit Eau de Parfum
Amber Floral · Women
Created by Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo, and Fanny Bal in 2018, this modern reimagining of Givenchy's classic 1957 fragrance is an invitation to defy convention. The scent opens with a crisp, juicy burst of pear and bergamot. The luminous floral heart features a bold overdose of white florals including tuberose, orange blossom, and jasmine sambac. The dark, contrasting base merges earthy patchouli with smooth vanilla and ambroxan, creating an unforgettable trail of elegant defiance and luminous mystery.
Parfums de Marly
Green Leyton / Althair
Amber Vanilla · Unisex
Formulated by Hamid Merati-Kashani and Ilias Ermenidis in 2023, Althair is a modern homage to ultra-luxurious bourbon vanilla, blending opulent sweetness with refined warm spices. The fragrance opens with a vibrant spiced fusion of cinnamon, cardamom, and orange blossom. The heart unveils a lush, deep concentration of high-quality bourbon vanilla and resinous elemi. The decadent dry-down melts into a rich base of sweet praline, smooth musk, and ambroxan. It is an ultra-smooth, comforting, and modern gourmand masterpiece.