Just-picked leafy greens and herbs piled high, topped with yuzu peel and runny honey. Raw and green, the smell that bursts when a leaf is bruised between the fingers. Tea leaf is the most bitter, holding the balance against grape skin and wild thyme. Neroli adds floral brightness, while oakmoss and patchouli root the fragrance. White musk and tonka bean tenderly infuse the composition.
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Athénaïs by Parfums de Marly is an oriental floral fragrance blending bright citrus notes of neroli, bergamot, orange blossom and yuzu with a rich heart of jasmine and mahonial. Its base brings warmth and sweetness through tonka beans, vanilla and amber. Those drawn to a sophisticated balance of fresh white florals and creamy oriental depth should focus on the interplay between citrus top notes and the smooth, mellow finish.
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001 Cologne Première by Bon Parfumeur £105.00
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- Key notes:
- bergamot
- neroli
- orange blossom
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
An aromatic cologne with a very classic feel: various fresh herbs, lavender and neroli.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 001 if you like colognes on the drier, more herbaceous side.
Perfumer for 001: Nathalie Koobus.
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Bergamotto di Calabria by Perris Monte Carlo £160.00
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- Key notes:
- bergamot
- neroli
- orange blossom
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
A fresh citrus perfume in which the bergamot aroma at the core is gently wrapped in soft, musky orange blossom and green neroli.
As always, Perris go for the best materials they can source from around the world. For Bergamotto Di Calabria they acquired special “sponge extraction” bergamot oil from Capua. In this region the traditional artisans still perform the extraction manually. Each fruit is sliced in half, the pulp removed, and the rind pressed on a natural sponge in a circular motion to collect the essence. The bergamot rind extract obtained with this method has the most delicate and complex aroma, with a hint of jasmine.
The blend also contains orange blossom absolute from the Italian Capua, Paraguaian petitgrain (the distillation of the twigs from the bitter orange tree), pepper from Timor Island, Moroccan neroli, and Haitian vetiver.
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Leaf Crush by Insenf £125.00
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This is Not a Blue Bottle 1/.6 – Love by Histoires de Parfums £165.00
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- Key notes:
- grapefruit
- neroli
- vetiver
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
Yuzu, vibrating with the tartness of grapefruit and the sweetness of mandarin, embraces feel-good orange blossom. Nuzzly neroli and musks make wearing this feel like falling in love in an orchard of citrus trees.
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L'OR DE LOUIS by Arquiste £235.00
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- Key notes:
- bergamot
- chypre
- honey
- jasmine
- orange blossom
- orris (iris root)
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
Olfactory opulance conjures the Palace of Versailles in its heyday when Louis XIV and his Court would amble the Grand Orangery to delight in the flowering orange trees warmed by bonfires. This is a bright orange blossom with a warm, woody background, with notes of orange blossom absolute, pomegranate, honey and firewood smoke.
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Elisa by Marie Jeanne £110.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- davana
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
A fresh-out-of-the shower fragrance, conjuring soft skin dabbed dry with a plush cotton towel, sunshine-fluffed from the laundry line. Elisa elevates yuzu and candied bergamot away from straight lemon sherbet with beguiling florals: Indian davana and Tunisian orange blossom. Sensual sandalwood, musk and benzoin upholster the innocence with knowingness. A scent to make you feel happy, safe and sunny.
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002 Isola Neroli by Bon Parfumeur £55.00
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- Key notes:
- bergamot
- lily-of-the-valley
- musk
- neroli
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
A contemporary orange blossom cologne.
Perfumer for 002: Karine Dubreuil – Sereni.
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005 Riviera Absolue by Bon Parfumeur £185.00
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- Key notes:
- bergamot
- black tea
- cardamom
- ginger
- neroli
- tomato leaves
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- marine
The Riviera. The Mediterranean fills the horizon. You’re driving along a coastal road with the roof down, feeling free. In this extrait, lemon caviar, zesty ginger and icy cardamom puts jut in your strut, while tomato leaf, neroli and black tea summons an aromatic dance. Frankincense and cypriol offer shade in the sunshine.
Perfumer: Paul Guerlain
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No. 89 by Floris £100.00
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- Key notes:
- bergamot
- geranium
- neroli
- nutmeg
- oakmoss
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- woody
No. 89 has been an icon among the Floris collection for over 60 years. First crafted in 1951, No. 89 takes its name from the number of their flagship shop on Jermyn Street.
Ian Fleming who was a customer of Floris mentions No. 89 in his James Bond universe.
No. 89 is a classic and timeless mix of fresh citruses, sparkly spices and aromatic herbs resting on sandalwood and oakmoss. There is an adventurous romantic twist in the formula though: a drop of rose.
No. 89 could be a fragrance for the quintessential English gentleman.
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Joking Aside by MINT £170.00
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- Key notes:
- jasmine
- orange blossom
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- spicy
Purple line
Perfumer: Fabrice Pellegrin
A powdery floral perfume in which jasmine and orange blossom become an icing sugar explosion and then turn into a lush floral shower again with the help of fresh roses.
About Athénaïs by Parfums de Marly
- How does Athénaïs differ from the fragrances listed here?
- Athénaïs combines bright citrus and white floral notes with a warm, oriental base of tonka bean, vanilla and amber. Many listed fragrances share the citrus-floral opening but differ in their base notes, ranging from woody to smoky to fresh herbal accords. This variety means none fully replicate Athénaïs’s balance of creamy oriental warmth with fresh florals.
- What should I focus on if I like Athénaïs’s oriental floral character?
- Look for fragrances that combine fresh citrus and white florals like neroli, orange blossom and jasmine with warm, sweet base notes such as tonka bean, vanilla or amber. Those elements create the signature oriental floral balance found in Athénaïs.
- Are these fragrances suitable for all seasons like Athénaïs?
- While Athénaïs’s blend of fresh florals and warm oriental notes makes it versatile, some listed fragrances lean fresher and lighter or smoky and woody. Consider the dominant notes and character tags to gauge seasonal suitability, with fresher scents favouring warmer months and richer bases better suited to cooler weather.