Wilde

Wilde by Floris is quite lovely. It's distinctive and different to anything else I've encountered fragrance wise. It's probably not an everyman/woman fragrance but it's definitely got a little something about it that is so very appealing. This is probably a sampler, exactly how I discovered it when one was included with my last Floris purchase. It's delicate but somehow quite powerful for a Floris! I wear no.89 often as it's truly one of the best scents in all of perfumery in my book, but Wilde is definitely a worthy stablemate for the days when you want something striking while still coming across as gentle and timeless. It's a neat trick and one the perfumer has pulled off beautifully. It's a lovely blend of citrus, florals, spice and a salty sea note, with a mildly resinous, woody base. I imagine the marine nuance is what gives this scent something distinctive! It's sounds a little complex but it's actually quite a linear scent that pops off of the skin around arms length for a good 2-3 hours before coming in a little closer for a few more. The sillage is good, possibly because it's unlike anything else you and others would normally encounter. I'll wear it with a jeans and T shirt but will happily throw on a pair of Loakes and a sports jacket and head out for a meeting, event or dinner with just a little respray. It's in no way offensive and very adaptable. The theme of this scent is of course Oscar Wilde, a very dandy fellow. This scent does absolutely encapsulate that feeling beautifully, it's also just well rounded enough for everyday use too. I'm not a compliment chaser but people have occasionally made pleasant remarks when I opt for this scent. As most of us know, compliments aren't generally forthcoming despite what the fragrance reviewers continue to spew out! So overall, Wilde is an absolute unsung gem. It's fairly well performing, classic but individual and worthy of a place in any collection for people above 30 most likely. Wear anytime and anywhere, this is easily a scent that's stylish enough to pull off in any situation, highly recommended.

Easy going, fresh aromatic scent with good longevity, projection and silage (not sure why people are saying they can't smell it, maybe questionable samples?). The comparison to some of the CK fragrances below is somewhat relevant but this is really good quality entry to mid-level niche, so not quite a cheapy by smell. It's the same ozonic-aquatic-green cucumber type of freshness with some florals and ginger, as some other fragrances attempted (like Nautica Voyage) but done right. I say, sample it. Not your typical Floris that tend to be austere and stuffy, I think this one has a wider demographic reach but, perhaps, not as refined and distinguished as some hard core Floris followers would like it to :)

Green Carnation. After about half an hour, when different notes struck me first, they all came together into this spicy, green, floral profile. It kept changing slightly over the next few hours, staying more floral or more sweetly spicy, before ending up a bit more resinous. Today, it reminded me of an old-fashioned candy for a while. The way it evokes different feelings and recombines them is entrancing, like Wilde himself. I put it on late in the day and didn't try to remove it before bed. The next day, the warm base notes are still noticeable on my skin. That inspired me to amend the longevity to "eternal."

beautiful fragrance imo. saw a review that said they didn't get anything warm and spicy. the notes that come through the most for me are the ginger, green carnation, olibanum and white jasmine. that hint of spiciness, creamy sandlewood with that floral melony freshness gave the dry down a masculine edge. the bergamot, citrus blossom and sea notes give the opening of the fragrance an airiness quality. too me, this is an elegant, spicy, fresh, citrusy floral. emphasis on the spice. because of that, i would wear this on cooler days, or a date night. very warm, cozy, comforting, curled up with a good book scent.

One can easily picture Oscar draped in this rich, floral bouquet—elegant yet expressive. The dry-down evokes a softer echo of Patricia de Nicolaï’s Patchouli Intense—less assertive, but no less compelling. Best worn when channeling your inner Romantic poet. I agree with Luna2025 - can't wait to try Malmaison Encore.