Oranges and Lemons Say The Bells of St. Clements

The opening is stunning, full of petitgrain, citruses then when it settles a little the deep dry nature of vetiver and tea with maybe a hint of ginger. All the while at the back of this is a white floral note which is the unmistakably soapy texture of neroli. All these elements to me give this scent has a Mediterranean feel and the drydown becomes dominated by neroli and petitgrain. What I like about this fragrance is the strength and projection in the first couple of hours, if you like things like neroli portofino or Mugler Cologne this is a scent with some considerable power and pretty good longevity worth looking at. I for one am not so fond of neroli and it's dominant here, my summary of the first fragrance I've tried from this house is not bad at all.

This is a masterpiece. I mentioned it on the forum I believe. It's simply, fresh citrus, orange on the start and afterwards it is lovely, give it 20 mins more or less. Is it similar to anything else? Yes, imagine Hermes's d'Terre, but much better, bitter and more masculine. Last but not least, you REALLY need to try other scents from the brit, like; Sel Marine and Cardinal which are masterpieces too. Down side is the price, BUT these Heeley's frags are really "hard to find" and are EDPs too. It's guaranteed that maybe 1 in 10,000 will smell like you, if you live in a big city of course:)

This is such a good orangey citrus fragrance..I kept coming back to my little sample..this is to my nose the most wonderful, deep, woody unique orange citrus I ve ever smelled. The vetiver and the ylang gave it some depth and it has a slightly bitterness to it with is just delicicious. I am not normally a fan of citrus related fragrances but this is love at first, second and 100th sniff:)

It opens with a blast of citrus, like pressing your nose into a freshly peeled tangerine: sharp, bitter, sweet, dry, resinous, all at once. After a while, it softens, becoming sweeter, somewhere between the juicy pulp and the dry, crystallised peel, with a hint of cinnamon stick. It leaves a lightly powdery feel on the skin. Lasts barely any time on me, maybe around two hours.

A fresh, zingy opening of oranges and lemons, this definitely lives up to its name. Perfectly balanced between sweet and bitter, like whole unpeeled fruits tossed in a blender, lying on a bed of soft clean musk with a crisp green backing. Dries down to that clean musky neroli and green, slightly earthy vetiver. Soft projection for 2-3hr, longevity 5-6hr.

I really like this one. Bright neroli and some tea base makes this the most amazing neroli perfume I have ever smell. The problem is that this is gone in 30 minutes leaving nothing behind which is quite frustrating having in mind that this is promoted as an eau de perfum costing 130€. Follow my scent journey on instagram instagram.com/scentsexual

Divine!!! Gorgeous!!!! The most gorgeous tangy citrus, neroli, vetiver and tea!!!! Beautiful beautiful I love it!!! It's fantastic. I'm finding I LOVE James Heeley's perfumes. They're wonderful!!! This is so good. Discrete elegance is the perfect description. It is a marvellous house, and this is a very marvellous perfume!!!!! A classic.

The opening is a slight adventure, but it sorts itself out quickly enough. A terrific citrus scent. Its like a merry go round of sparkling fruits. Delightful.

Oranges and Lemons is what it says on the tin - it is a simple citrus cologne, good-quality but fleeting. Its clever name is pleasingly memorable and melodious, and is partially the reason why it has been on my "to test" list for so long. I have been impressed with the James Heeley scents I've tried previously, Hippie Rose in particular, and O&L is in keeping with with the style of the house. Simple and good quality, James Heeley perfumes tend to focus on a particular (usually named) note, which always smells realistic and natural, complemented nicely by other well-chosen notes. O&L is neither exciting nor groundbreaking, but it is well-done and deeply pleasant throughout. O&L opens with a radiant citrus accord. Lemon is what hits my nose first, but orange follows closely and proceeds to dominate this scent. Tart and bright without being sharp or astringent, it is utterly refreshing. The orange becomes sweeter as it develops without losing its freshness, seamlessly segueing to the orange blossom/neroli heart. I get some tea, adding a subtle herbal undertone. It becomes neroli-dominant as it progresses, orange-forward, floral and more green than the sweeter orange blossom. The petitgrain becomes quite prominent, enhancing the fresh greenness nicely and paving the way to the woody base. Dry, grassy vetiver rounds out the cologne as it dries down, a fitting if predictable conclusion. I didn't think I could get any ylang ylang, but it is present during the drydown (if uncharacteristically subtle), adding a touch of sweetness. Sillage is moderate and longevity is weak. It is a unisex freshie, ideal for hot days. A classic, good-quality citrus cologne, O&L is a great example of its genre, but ultimately brings nothing new to the table. Refreshing and elegant, O&L is competently made, but overpriced for what it is. 3/5.

Ho cercato questo prodotto in lungo ed in largo perchè incuriosito da un Eau De Parfum maschile con note dal cuore alla base agrumate. Io amo questo genere di fragranze ma per quanto l'abbia ricercata il suo profumo non è stato niente di nuovo e di eccezionale come mi sarei aspettato! Appena spruzzato è per almeno la prima ora è uguale a "blenheim bouquet di penhaligon’s", altro prodotto che non mi aveva fatto impazzire. Solo dopo la prima ora escono fuori alcune note che lo rendono differente dal penhaligon’s e cioè il mix arancio- vetiver - ylang ylang. Purtroppo per me che sono amante del genere agrumato-citrico questo prodotto per quanto discreto non ha soddisfatto le mie aspettative peccato! Altra nota dolente è il prezzo davvero elevato. Profumo 6,5/10 Longevità 7,5/10 (perchè agrumato 1/2 punto in più) Sillage 7,5/10 (perchè agrumato 1/2 punto in più)

Another winner from this house. If I'd have to describe Heeley's creations I'd surely say they're contemporary classics as he usualy takes his ispiration from old-fashioned classic themes and it gives them a twist to become tremendously modern. O&LSTBOSC is a rivisitation of the classic cologne but Mr Heeley is able to to turn it into something special and unique. Citruses and neroli on top, vetiver and neroli in the drydown. Simple but absolutely delightful. As most of the others creations from this house, this cologne is not flashy, or immidately appealing. But if you wear it, you'll realize that it will discreetly claim your attention with its gentle and distinctive smell. If you're into discreet elegance, if you prefer details to straight in the face opulence you absolutely have to check all of the fragrances from this marvellous house. Rating: 7-7.5/10

I agree with many others on this page: Oranges and Lemons Say The Bells of St. Clement's is a wonderful citrus scent, but frustratingly short-lived even for that notoriously short-lived category. It's a very zesty citrus with lots of herbal green elements; the oranges and lemons of the title share their spotlight with a very unsweetened interpretation of neroli and, above all, lots of sparkling, deliciously bitter petitgrain. Perfectly unisex, and generally a citrus lovers' dream...but you'll have to re-spray every hour or so if you want to enjoy it all day. That won't stop me from adding this to my wish list, though - and I'm really starting to consider Heeley as one of my favourite houses too, everything of theirs I've tested has been very high quality and no nonsense.

James Heeley is at the moment one of the most creative noses in the industry, and his creations combine originality, vision and excellent quality. Oranges and Lemons did not blow me away, but I was charmed by its freshness and natural feel. The fragrance opens with a breeze of citrus notes: the lovely, sharp lemon and juicy orange. No 'lemonade' feeling though. It's a real experience of tasting a freshly squeezed juice from fresh fruit. Vetyver makes up a nice, woody base for the citrus while neroli adds just a touch of sweetness. The fragrance just asks to be sprayed all over the place. I think it is the most optimistic out of the whole range. One thing I could complain about is the longetivity, not as good as JH's other creations.

Great quality citrus and neroli unisex scent, Oranges and Lemons Say The Bells of St. Clements burns out quickly like most bright citrus scents do. For that hour or so it’s alive on my skin, it’s wonderful, refreshing and makes me dream of warmer weather. Everything I’ve tested from Heeley smells like quality and is mixed well, including this lovely gem. I have several Heeley’s that I would love to buy and add to my collection. His work is more reasonably priced than some other niche brands, so a good buy considering the competition. You’ll need to bring it with you and spritz to your hearts content to be satisfied, the only downside.

Oranges and lemons and bergamot and neroli. It's nice but a little sharp. The vetiver gives it a slightly woody base but it does smell pretty much the same all the way through: there is no real development, no olfactory journey. Whether that's a positive or not depends on (a) whether you like the smell or not and (b) whether or not you expect development from a fragrance. I get a good seven hours before it fades. It's extremely pricey at 125 Euros for 100 ml direct from the website and if I were going to go into that sort of price range for a citrus scent I'd probably choose Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino instead.

Excellent scent, bad performance. Big burst of natural smelling, juicy lemon, which is then joined by the petitgrain and the tea note. The ylang comes after, but in very small amounts, fortunately(not a big fan). On my skin the tea note becomes more and more noticeable, it smells like a non sweet lemon+tea drink with petitgrain and ylang; no vetiver detected. But on my shirt it's mostly petitgrain. It has a slight vintage appeal which I like a lot. Great scent; not-so-great performance; and at £140, it's unfortunately a pass.

Like others have observed, the initial blast was startling and to me, a completely offputting slap in the face of vetiver and neroli. But I didn't scrub and allowed it to evolve, and about half an hour later I could distinguish the orange and tea notes. From then on, I was on board. I did not detect any "earl gray essence"--thankfully. Too bad that the enjoyable part of the experience was completely over within two hours, leaving no trace.

Green, citrus,floral,vetiver all wrapped in one. The lemon/orange accord is sparkling with bergamot in the opening 30 mins. Then I get hints of neroli and ylang ylang but mainly vetiver dominates. A very sparkling fragrance that is great for warm weather. I only have a dab on sample so it's hard to judge sillage but it seems average. It's a great fun fragrance but I would not pay the price for this type of scent.

Pleasant enough citrus and vetiver, but uninspiring. If a friend told me they intended to purchase this fragrance I’d suggest they look at Duhill Icon or TdH Eau Tres Fraiche and save some money. This fragrance doesn’t do anything unique. Like many, but not all, citrus and vetiver scents it reminds me of a car wash. 7.1/10

Not bad, a bit of a summer junk. Kind of like a candy, but worth considering. It even lasts on the skin. One of the best citrus scents, a proper blend. It dissipates very quickly, but still worth considering. ⸻ This direction started to annoy me; it has no gravity, and on top of that, it evaporates — hopeless.