Happy Chopard Bigaradia

I’m surprised some people say this smells synthetic, because to me it really smells like natural essential oils. It’s possible some people interpret the scent of orange blossom as synthetic, because this is very orange blossom forward and orange blossom smells quite perfume-y. It’s also opens with a blast of zesty bitter orange, that almost tingles the nose, I also pick up the carrot here, then the orange blossom takes over. Orange blossom really is the main character in this fragrance, but there is complexity and depth to it. The honey and jasmine has softness and warmth, and the bitter orange and mandarin add a lightness. This is the type of fragrance that gently floats around you, like a chiffon silk summer dress. There’s something a bit motherly about it as well, although I can’t pinpoint why.. perhaps a core memory of some kind, that I can’t unlock entirely. While this is a very summery fragrance, I actually think it works really well in the colder months. It has enough warmth to it to stand on its own in winter, whilst also bringing some brightness and light into the darker days. I think it’s a nice daytime office scent in the colder months. It’s a bit too sweet on very hot days though and I think orange blossom and jasmine can become quite of putting in the heat. In summer I’d sooner wear it at night. I really love this scent, the bottle is gorgeous and the box is also elegant. It smells much more expensive than it is.

Time to review this one, as it's been more than a year that I have bought it, and worn it (a lot). This line from Chopard has some unsung little gems, quality frags, superb packaging at a very affordable price (when issued and on their website it was priced at more than100 euros per bottle; now, a 100ml bottle is under 30 Euros, a great value, I bought a few for gifting). This is a typical bigarade perfume, meaning bitter orange + orange blossom based; here you get the peel of the orange, sweet and oily, you can also detect the sweetness of tangerine and honey. There is some green crispiness to it, but this is a summer, happy perfume that is NOT your typical citrus fresh minty cologne; it manages to have a performance and a sillage that elevates it to something that be worn also in autunm and or Spring. Uplifting and sunny. You can get a similar vibe from AA Orange Soleia (but this one is 5 times more expensive). Longevity is good (4 hours mark). The bottle is a luxury: solid, heavy quality glass shaped like an orange topaz, the stopper is a pink sphere made of glass (!), gold lettering, it's a remarkable item (I'm not always keen on commenting bottles, but this one is beautiful, really beautiful). I am finishing my 1st bottle and have already bought 2 backups ;-)

I just received this today, I've been wanting to buy it for a long time. I tried it before in store and I was amazed by it. Where I live you can find this perfume online for about 20 euros so it's very affordable. I sprayed it and immediately I was blown away. It's orange and mandarin at first then it dries down to a very well rounded fragrance. I can really pick up the carrot and honey as well as the patchouli and the labdanum makes it feel balsamic and warm. Not a dirty or offensive patchouli by any means it just gives a bit more depth to the fragrance, I am not a patchouli lover but it doesn't bother me here, it's soft. I wouldn't call this a light summer fragrance, this is more suitable for spring or fall. It has a very sophisticated, elegant vibe. It has a natural sweetness to it but I wouldn't call it a sweet perfume. This could be a perfect everyday scent for somebody who likes to stand out but not in a loud, harsh way. When it dries down you won't get the orange and mandarin anymore it's more of a neroli, honey, carrot combination playing with the base notes.

Gave this a few wearings... At first, I thought this doesn't last at all (and fragrances tend to last a lot on me) After wearing it without spraying on my chest or neck (just on my arms, side of my body, back of my shirt and stomach) I realized that this lasts till the next day and projects very well! Here's the deal : even though the jasmine note is not the focus point of this, it is heavy on hediome... And , at least for me, hediome makes me go nose blind... As far as the smell goes, I find it a mix between what Guerlain would do in their Aqua Allegoria line and what Prada would do in the Amber line.. This starts off with zesty bitter orange and neroli and dries down to a soapy white floral (reminds me of Prada Amber, but not the same)... If Prada came out with this and called Prada Amber L'Eau, I would not be surprised... I paid under 30$ for it here in Romania.... The quality is way over that price point... If you like soapy white florals with citrus, this is a no-brainer! Hope this helps! Cheers!

It is a warm sunny day in London, England and I am wearing Happy Chopard Bigaradia by Chopard again today. Its the 2nd or third time ive worn it this week. Since it arrived and I love it soooooo much, that I literally cannot stop respraying it, as it makes makes me so happy! Corny, I know. The carrot note is just like wow! And the honey is like mmmmmm. The orange blossom and jasmine sambac are bright,fresh and airy. And the green mandarin and and bitter orange are juicy, without being citric. Being tamed by the sesame seeds which add to a nicely rounded, but very slight, warm but not toasted nuttiness. Like in sesame snap bars but much more subtle! And that makes this slightly earthy without being unwearable. It is like sunshine in the best possible way. A real hidden gem for Summer. And its lasts on clothing for a good 5-6 hours id say. So you can smell it around you. Even when it isnt projectijg much and I'd say that men can wear this.

Beautiful bitter orange peel dipped in a generous bowl of orange blossom water. This is basically Neroli Portofino without all the things I dislike about Neroli Portofino. I found NP to be a bit too harsh and almost icy & too bitter, Bigaradia is way softer, somewhat warmer and definitely more feminine. Lasts much longer too and has decent sillage. It does have that particular bitterness NP has, but in a much smoother and more pleasant way if that makes sense. It’s wearable all year round imo. If this fragrance was a person, it would be an elegant, soft-spoken, beautiful lady. She’s always well dressed and has a calming aura. Overall, a safe blind buy if you like Neroli Portofino or if you like pure orange blossom scents, otherwise I would advise sampling first because it is not a typical sweet designer orange blossom scent.

The first time I smelled this I smiled. It truly is happiness in a bottle. Bright oranges, bitter, sweet, like a shot of vitamin C during the cold and flu season. Energizing. As it comes to the heart I get more of the floral aspect, the orange blossom mingling with a very lovely jasmine and sweet orange blossom infused honey. The sesame, labdanum, cedar and carrot are subtle but noticable and add depth and longevity to the fragrance. There is a nutty oily quality here that I am sure is from the sesame that I really love. This is a really great orange blossom perfume that I can even see wearing year round. If you get the winter blues and feel mentally drained give this ray of sunshine a try. It is a mood booster.

This is quite possibly one of the most beautiful fragrances I’ve smelled! If you love orange blossom this is a must try! Unfortunately, it may be a bit difficult to track down. I have all four in the happy line!! This is my absolute favorite!! It smells high end, “I summer on the Cape” or Montauk or Hamptons or Martha’s Vineyard or insert bougie coastal town. It’s casual yacht club gorgeousness! I’m surprised this isn’t more well known. It’s fresh but definitely has an expensive soap vibe. The bottles are stunningly weighty in gorgeous colors! On me, it’s eternal! It’s been twelve hours and still going strong! I picked up a backup bottle and I’m so glad I did!

Spritz some Bigaradia and be transported to orange groves, blue skies and golden sunshine. This is by far the most interesting and impressive citrus fragrance I have ever tried. It has staying power but lingers on in a delicate way. This is a luminous fragrance and one that I absolutely LOVE. I saw the Chopard Happy collection at a perfume warehouse sale and was surprised that I had not heard of this collection before. The fun, bright bottles are delightful and I was COMPLETELY taken aback by the fragrance contained in them. Someone below pointed out that the pandemic interrupted usual marketing, pity - it deserves far more attention!

A sweet, surprising little gem of a perfume. I hated the Lemon Dulci one—which turned synthetic on my skin—and fell in love with Bigaradia instead. I smell honey, bitter orange and neroli. It’s creamy without being soapy. It reminds me of eating breakfast on the terrace, bursting with fresh spring flowers and bees buzzing about. I waited a long time before I bought both Bigardia and Lemon Dulci blind, now I wish for a larger bottle of Bigaradi. Placed firmly in the easy to wear category, I plan on buying several more as gifts. And like others, the bottle has a higher quality feel than many others in much more expensive categories.

Citrusy, uplifting, very fresh and unique composition. Starts with fresh citrus with a small nuance of carrot, sounds a little bit harsh, but only 10- 20 min. Than some sweetness from honey starts his play, soft tender. In the dry down i enjoy patchouli and cedar accords. Compliment factor is good. Try it on skin and give them 20- 30 min to open nicely and you won't regret. Longevity 5-7 hours, depends on the weather. Sillage medium. For summer and spring it's great choice. Criminaly underrated. Seriosly for this phenomanal composition and high quality bottle this price?

I blind-bought it, and I must say I am very happy with this purchase! I found it to be very linear; the smell does not change much. I cannot detect any cedar or patchouli in the dry down. Oranges and neroli all the way. The sillage and projection are not very strong; however, I think a lot of people would love this fragrance in summer. I haven't yet tested this fragrance in colder weather, but I think it would be very nice as well. I also like the presentation; the bottle is very sturdy. Overall, very positive experience :) and totally ok for the price!

I love it! It is fresh citrus and spicy scent that reminds me of my time in Italy few years ago. I'm a huge fan of orange blossom and I love Bigaradia's orange blossom just like I love Lancôme's O de L'Orangerie orange blossom. It is so well blended, it represents the fresh summer in bottle. Imagine a summer day beach walk in Italy's Marina di Ravenna surrounded by greenery, herbs, flowers and the sea breeze in your hair. I just LOVE IT!

This is beautiful. It does have a slightly bitter orange note but somehow it's still mildly sweet yet warm and refreshing at the same time. High in naturals they say. Great value and can be warn all year round will be excellent in the fall and spring especially. Edp concentration makes it last longer than say a GAA. In the dry down it ends up just like a lovely glow around you if that makes sense. Makes me feel happy.

This opens with a blast of wonderful bitter Orange. The dry down is a combo of Orange and orange blossom to my nose. I love them both...very different to each other. Certainly not just another ordinary citrus scent, Happy Bigaradia has a sweet luminous quality in the dry down, but is never cloying. It's exactly what I thought it would be. I adore this one!

Absolutely stunning presentation I totally looking for very long time The smell of orange blossom is mixed with orange peel Plus a mild jasmine scent It's a great combination Scente The aroma is mild, well distributed. This smell is suitable for both hot and cold weather and the Very good Price. 👌

Wow, instant like! No, instant LOVE! What a happy, bright, fresh but at the same time creamy summer scent.This is like a honeyed freshly squeezed orange/mandarin juice that you drink under an aromatic jasmine tree on a hot summer day somewhere south Italy. Gorgeous!

What a delicious and juicy scent! Happy to found it. Interesting composition, carrot gives a courmand vibe. Exellent quality and low price. This is sun & summer in bottle!

I loved! More citrus 🍊, perfect for hot days! 🩷🩷🩷 remember Guerlain but I don’t know what is it.

From the very first spritz, it’s as if the sun cracked open a green mandarin and poured it into my palms. Not your typical citrus, this one’s not all acid and bite. No. It’s juicy. Glossy. Ripe with a pulpy optimism. And!! That carrot. Gosh, that carrot! Not the raw kitchen kind, but a distillation—Daucus carota seed oil, earthy-sweet, almost powdery, but translucent. It doesn’t root you; it lifts you, soil—clean—still clinging to its edges. Orange blossom and jasmine in all its squeaky-clean radiance dance overhead, pure and skin-close, like a veil of fresh petals still damp with morning dew. They’re not the indolic kind that moan and cloy. No—these are laughing flowers, radiant and sheer, like silk ribbons caught in wind. And then the sesame slides in—barely there, but oh, it matters. Just a whisper of nuttiness, as if someone snapped a sesame brittle bar far away and the scent drifted toward you, warm but never roasted, more halvah fantasy than gourmand overdose. It brings in a gentle toasted skin-scent warmth that never competes—just nestles into the citrus and floral like a deep exhale. That honey too, not sticky, not syrupy. Think more sunlight trapped in glass, more honeycomb airiness than dense sugar. It rounds everything into a hum—like the way a smile feels just before it breaks. Genuinely a fragrance that feels like the perfect day off, Bigaradia leans into joy and doesn't caring how earnest you look doing it. A happy bigarade fragrance, proud and true.