Mandarin, Neroli & Cedar

I am in a neroli phase. I have always liked neroli rich fragrances but lately I'm really jonesin the neroli. I can't get enough. So you can't imagine how surprised I was to find an unsolicited sample of mandarin, neroli and cedar from Dame Perfumery in my mail box coming home one night. I couldn't wait to try it and it was much more than I hoped for. The fragrance starts off with a lightly soapy orange rind burst. It's a fresh musky clean, and cardamon tinted orange rind scent. A little like the freshness left on your fingers after peeling away on an orange but not as photo-realistic. It transitions into a velvety neroli which clings onto that sheer slightly soapy note. It's is warm and equally fresh. Its like the neroli was kissed by a bar of camay soap. The mandarin manages to hang on for a bit while a lily of the valley note peeks in and out. Everything is so complimentary. The freshness never fades. It just gets softer and as it softens the neroli truly shines and a subtle cedar accompanies it to the end. Its bright and mellow. Clean and soft. Totally unisex but I would love to smell this on my special lady. I have had so much fun wearing this fragrance. Its so uplifting and brightly natured. It might just be that I'm in that neroli phase but i just had to write about this one for anyone out there craving that wonderful pairing of citrus and orange flower to a clean wood. Do yourself a favor and put it on that try list!

This is an excellent, playful, and versatile white floral offering from Dame. It is very-well done, and available at a great price! Mandarin, Neroli & Cedar is a safe buy for those looking for quality affordable soft white floral-citrus scent with a light woody backing but, like all things, try before you buy. Mandarin, Neroli & Ceder is a fitting name, but I detect white floral (neroli, lily and orange blossom), followed by mandarin, cedar/woody accord, and whispers of aromatic-green tones that support (very well I may add) the main characters. This fragrance opens with a fresh burst of mandarin and bergamot, but within seconds the white florals are front and center, and a mandarin flavor plays an important, but secondary, role for acts I and II. A pleasant cedar and vetiver tone makes an appearance during the mid and base, but the white florals take center state pretty much from start to finish. Just a very-well blended, uplifting, and versatile scent that can be worm in any situation. However, it is best worn from Spring through and Fall and during the day IMO. Performance is good in that it lasts 6-hours on my skin projects moderately. On the downside, it is not a unique fragrances in that this white floral scent genre has been done many times before, but this one is very well done and almost impossible not to like or love.

A very light, lovely orange blossom fragrance. It opens softly with mandarin and bergamot spiced up with basil and cardamom. Neroli and orange flower form the heart,with some floral green freshness from lily of the valley. The base has cedar and moss, and I get just a hint of vetiver. Musk and violet are also listed in the base notes, but my nose doesn't detect them. It's a beautiful fragrance for summer, but personally I'd wear it year round. Longevity is about 4 hours, which I think is good for an EDT of this kind. Sillage is soft and stays close to the skin. I plan on ordering a fb to add to my orange blossom/neroli fragrances. UPDATE: This has become my top favorite out of the 21 neroli/orange blossom fragrances I own. I've purchased a FB, and I hope that it's never discontinued. This is gorgeous, surpassing (IMO) even Jo Malone's Orange Blossom!

Dame Perfumery’s Mandarin, Neroli & Cedar is the most divine laundry detergent smell! The soapy neroli blends perfectly with the sweet mandarin while the basil adds a cool freshness. After getting a sample packet in the mail this went straight to the top of my want list and I knew I had to buy a bottle. I think this scent can definitely be unisex, but it definitely leans a little towards the sweeter side which tends to be considered more feminine. I carry this scent around with me and spritz it on throughout the day – it is so uplifting! I work with little kids, but both the little kids and my co-workers say “You smell so good!” when I wear this.

Mr.Jeffery Dame, if you find yourself here reading these amazing reviews/opinions I'd like you to know that everything that I've come across in your line is absolutely stunning! This Mandarin neroli and Cedar is no exception......I find this to be so simple and so sophisticated. None of the notes are clashing with one another; everything is in perfect harmony.