Cologne Bigarade

Very nice! Cologne bigarade delivers what the name promises: delicious citrus. I don't get any rose, and only a hint of grassiness in the background. Otherwise, it's all extremely realistic, natural, quite sharp citrus. Bitter-sweet, but more bitter than sweet. Very bright, not very aromatic at all. Lovely! I'd like to try Bigarade Concentree as well, because if this is so much bitter orange concentrated already, I'm curious to see how that one compares. But in the mean time I already love this one enough to add it to my want list, even though that's already full of citruses, and I would be better off trying scents more suitable for autumn, since that's just around the corner....

Cash cow alert! Fresh and diffusive citrus to die for. BUT...one of the worst marketing positions for a perfume like this is a niche market. Such a blend can compete with Eau d’Issey in huge bottles if released in a new format. With luxury market declining 23% in 2020, worth rethinking making this into 200ml bottles or a big splash version. Then we would convert clients from this range towards exploring the rest. I can see this approach already going on in Tom Ford brand...hey 2021 new releases. Anyway, great smell waiting to be cashed. You can blind buy it as a present for 20 somethings lads.

The emotion I feel when I wear this is just like the cologne is speaking to me "Be Happy!" I know it's been compared to Terre D' Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche, and I somewhat agree. I only own a mini of Eau Tres Fraiche, and really haven't used it that much. If I were to own this, I would wear this every day because this fragrance speaks to you. The fragrance smiles, and whispers "Good Morning!" After spending hours smelling all the Fredrick Malle samples, I have two favorites, and this is one of them. Mr. Miami Cuddles on youtube. youtu.be/nLTCkP0GT2E

One of the best orange citrus openings ever. I love the Hermes citrus for the few seconds that it lasts but like this even better. They are similar but this is fresher and more realistic for me. Also more female friendly. Lasts longer, too. I have smelled so many citruses that they can tend to get boring but still this was a pleasant surprise. Nearly a perfect citrus.

"We should all think more Bitter" - Jean-Claude Elena I really appreciate the simplicity of Bigarade. Elena is undeniably a savant and this again shows how something quite direct can be twisted and polished with gentle and exacting moves to transform it from essential oil into essential must-have in your fragrance wardrobe.