Eau De Fleur de Magnolia

I have been searching a long time in reality and my dreams to find a magnolia fragrance that actually features the magnolia blossoms from the southern U.S. Let me tell you, THIS IS IT. I hardly get much of the citrus, as this fragrance is not like a Guerlinade which often starts with a big citrusy bite, and then calms to the rest of the story. This fragrance is simply, beautifully, a magnolia sole flore. As time renders the fragrance, it feels more acquatic and ethereal. This could be seen as a negative but since I am not a big floral fragrance lover, this is a positive for me. When I spray this, I am immediately taken back to my grandfather's farm. My grandmother had many very large magnolias in her yard along with about 100 diffferent varieties of Irises. They lived not far from the Chesapeake Bay a little north of Norfolk, so the summers are very hot and humid. The smell of these lovely magnolia blossoms carried and hung in the air like the heaviest velvet. This fragrance brings forth the magnolia in all it's dark green glossy leaves, white flowers with yellow/orange stamen and interior. If eating a magnolia blossom burst all it's flavor into your nose and mouth, you'd have this fragrance! Thank you Kenzo for making a fragrance that makes a southern gal smile.

I stumbled upon this fragrance while searching for perfumes with Magnolia notes. Bath and Body Works' Magnolia Blossom was one of my favorite fragrances of all time and since chances of them bringing it back are VERY slim I decided to try to find something to take its place. I bought Eau de Fleur de Magnolia because of the good reviews, and one that even mentions BBW's fragrance. I am not disappointed - Eau de Fleur de Magnolia is GORGEOUS. It is the only soliflore that I have bought thus far. It is a good, clean, sunny floral that takes on a wonderful creaminess as it dries down. I have to say, it doesn't smell like I remember Magnolia Blossom smelling - but, to be fair, I haven't actually owned/smelled Magnolia Blossom personally for a few years at least. There is something about Eau de Fleur de Magnolia that is both invigorating and elegant. I have never smelled true magnolia, but if this is any indication of what they smell like I can guarantee I would love them, too! I am sad that there is such limited availability of this fragrance. This gorgeous, feminine number ranks among my favorite fragrances of all time. EDIT: Holy staying power!! I STILL smelled this on my wrist this morning and on my sweatshirt. It smells so heavenly!

I still remember when this limited "Eau de Fleur" line was launched. I tried all five at a local Sephora (the camellia was not available then). And this one! So elegant and airy...Like when it's still warm but you feel a transient sense of cool air in early fall. You look up and see the high, endless clear-blue sky.

Oh my Lord! This is so divine!! Creamy magnolia with a little citrus in the background. I used to be addicted to Magnolia by Yves Rocher, but, this is just as good, if not, a little better. If you are afraid of florals, you should try this one , because it's very light.

I LOVE the Eaux de Fleur Collection. This one is so creamy and light at the same time - perfect spring fragrance.