Orange Bitters

This wasn't at all what I was expecting, but I really love it anyway! With the name Orange Bitters I was thinking of tart orange peel, an acrid, dry citrus, backed up with a deep dark plummy jam, giving it a hint of earth. Instead, while this is a definite orange fragrance, I get no plum whatsoever. The orange isn't sweet, but nor is it quite bitter. It's well-rounded and even a bit juicy and sits atop a really gorgeous spiced sandalwood, which can easily veer masculine. This fragrance is like some kind of fantasy orange and sandalwood cream, both of these bold notes have been softened about the edges and whipped together in a cosy and bright scent that - while not very complex or even very original really - is just a delight to wear. It's very unisex I think, and I personally enjoy the sandalwood which makes me think of an expensive men's shaving soap. This is a great non-gourmand comfort scent and I hope they keep bringing it back. If you're really looking for a fragrance which would suit the name of 'Orange Bitters', I'd recommend Tokyo Milk Dark Everything & Nothing.

April 2019 Found a bottle and its on its way to me. Oooooooooo. I will have fun with this one? Sampled it combined with Blackberry and Bay! Pow! I think this will be one of my favorites to pair with other fragrances. This needs to be in the permanent lineup. There is just enough orange to be bright, but whatever makes it "heavier", not so sweet, is what I am falling in love with. Aqua di Parma has a Peonie scent and I paired it with that and I got several compliments as I shopped yesterday, And it lasted well into the day. April 2019 Discoverd this today. Have to have it. Never knew it existed until today. I am a fan and have no idea how this one has gotten past me. I will hunt it down and get a bottle. On first test, it smelled incredible paired with Blackberry and Bay!!! The one I found today has a gold foil label not the one pictured here.

This is really good. Far more interesting scent comparing to the regular line. Different from those regular citrus scents, It starts with an bitter orange note with powdery feeling to create a bitter-powdery scene without being juicy or watery. And it turns to drydown like around 30mins (i applied 1 spray only). the dry down is sweet and powdery, and surprisingly the drydown reminds me of hypnotic poison, i didnt know why but thats the case. The drydown projects well and kept around 4 hours on my skin. Actually I was very disappointed when i first sprayed this, but i was wrong, its a very unique, delightful, winter-ish type of citrus, highly recommended to anyone to try no matter if you interested in those notes or not :D Dont be fooled by the name, its a totally fall/winter scent. Scent: 8/10 Originality: 9/10 Sillage: 7/10 Longevity: 7/10

I honestly did not think I would like this fragrance, much less love it, so I recommend trying it! I don't care for fruity scents, especially outside of warmer months. However, Orange Bitters smells like oranges and cinnamon rolls at Christmas breakfast, with afternoons of games and cozy drinks with wind and snow flurries outside. At first spray it smells very orangey, and then turns into a soft boozy, woody and a little bit powdery. I don't get much orange after dry down, and I definitely think this is a more feminine fragrance. If you're a Christmas person but not a big fan of green or gourmand scents, I think this is it. I just love it!

Amazing fragrance, and a pity that it’s only offered seasonally. Living in a hotter climate, I consider it a fall fragrance that is suited for the warmer part of fall. The amberous notes are most prominent, and I would consider this similar to neroli fragrances in their brightness and warmth, but with a fall twist. The orange is quite sublimated by the other notes. Strong sandalwood presence. Strength is where I need it to be. I consider this an “Indian summer” fragrance, and it even gets better with age. Will definitely buy next holiday season. Be advised that it is seasonal and sells out quickly.

Ok so boom! I love it lol but I’m confused this is the second JM that I’ve smelled that I immediately was like oh yea that’s a nice vetiver in there and then I look here and there’s no vetiver listed! Like maybe it’s the plum and sandalwood mixing in the base. I love it. On me the orange doesn’t last very long. I mostly get just a tiny hint of citrus but it’s mostly a very smooth rounded earthiness like sipping ice cold sweet tea in summer time over grown grass while sitting under the shade of a tree with a nice cool breeze going. Orange blossom blooms on the tree but not whole oranges present.

I think this actually is my favourite Jo Malone fragrance. It smells so delicious. I don't usually like fruity-leaning fragrances, but this isn't that bright, fruity, juicy type of orange. It's more like a mellow, vanilla-amber, creamsicle type orange, and the sandalwood gives it that slight earthy, woody touch. It smells like a beautiful dessert, not too bitter, not too sweet, just a great balance of both. Out of all the Jo Malone fragrances I've tried, this one also performs the best on me with great projection and longevity compared to the others

I bought this on a whim and I'm glad I did. The scent reminds me of happiness - a bright sunny day when all the citrus trees are bursting with fruit. It reminds me of a brighter, more summertime version of Hermes d'Orange Vert (the cologne version). I actually wear the two together now. To me, the JM makes the Hermes more feminine and using them together boosts the longevity. I've also used this fragrance to sweeten up a few floral scents that were too "old lady". I'm really happy with the versatility of this cologne.

Today, it’s snowing pretty heavily where I live and I immediately went for Orange Bitters. Sprayed my wrists. Mmmmmm...let the Christmas season begin!! This is the perfect Holiday/Snowy winter day scent. It is citrus-y woody and slightly spicy (very subtle, in the background). I love wearing this during the Holidays and winter months because it lifts my mood and pairs wonderfully with the cold weather! A gem from Jo Malone and the bottle design itself is truly festive and gorgeous!🍊🍊🎄🎄⭐️⭐️

This is by far one of my favorite Jo Malones, and I owe more than 30 of them from limited edition to permanent editions. This is a very Christmas perfume, with spicy notes of sandalwood, amber and citrusy bright orange. Everything blends it together gorgeously. I agree it's a very realistic orange that is juice, with a peel, and lots of character. It's unusual, unique, well-blended, absolutely safe and unisex, inoffensive, this perfume is everything!

Orange Bitters is a precious gift from Jo Malone in 2016. It is one of the best citrus fragrance in winter, fresh and warm in the sametime. The amber in this perfume makes it's longevity lasting. However, I would like to try the former scent which blends with chocolate as limited edition in 2013 because I could not collect and test it in those time. I have just been a JM fc since last year. T_T Overall for this gem, I rated at 5 stars.

I am in Sunny California, dealing with a week of typical 100+ degree heat and wearing this beautiful Jo Malone bitter orange fragrance. To read these reviews that this is a “holiday” scent makes me LMAO! This gorgeous baby is made to be worn in the Summer heat, sipping on a lemon drop martini by the pool. This is orange peel in a bottle, fresh and citrusy. I love this!!

The name speaks for itself; orange bitter. It’s deep, creamy, woody & citrusy. Jammy kind of citrus. To me the orange note starts to come around during the dry down, which is somehow weird because it opposes almost everyone’s experience but that’s the charm I guess! I wear this during family related occasions because it's definitely a homely fragrance.

I have been struggling to find a new winter scent and I am so happy to have discovered this one ! Smells warm orange, citrus. With a little bit of spice but without the heaviness. I get a lot of compliments. It is also an easy one to mix with different perfumes. As it is a “Christmas” edition I got 2 bottles. This will be my winter signature scent !

I'll always associate this one with a trip to rainy Portland in October. When I first smelled it at the Nordstrom counter, I was smitten. I don't know how they captured both powder AND zest? It's heavenly. It's quite distinct from an orange blossom while still rocking in the citrus family. I just bought a second bottle!

Nice smell on its own, not as sweet and girlish as Orange Blossom, but pair it with Pomegranate Noir and this becomes a smell from heaven. It reminds me very much of the original Bogner for Men, but the combination of Orange Bitters and Pomegranate Noir is truly unisex with a pretty good longevity. Love it.

Christmas in a bottle for me. Oranges in the stockings and a big bowl in the center of the table, while classic holiday dishes are cooking in the background. Performance is the usual Jo Malone bad & thankfully Dua fixed it with their version - Citrus Saturation

This is a really nice "holiday" (or fall/winter) scent. It's spicy and sweet, and warm. I think it's one of the better Jo Malone's that has come out recently. Definitely give it a try! The packaging is cute too this year for holiday Jo Malone products!

Almost all of my perfumes are pretty, feminine, and welcoming. I wear this perfume when I'm in a bad mood and I don't want anyone to talk to me. I consider it unfriendly. I don't have any others that I use in this way sadly. 10/10

Inoffensive bitter orange. It's bright at first and dries down very warm. Mixes very well with other scents in and out of the JM line.