Fleur d'Oranger 27

Oh boy, do I love this! Well, I gotta admit, this brings back a lot of memories for me so it's a rather biased review. I'll have to start with a story here. My first encounter with Fleur d'Oranger, or any Le Labo, was about a year ago when I was in Melbourne. It was my first time in the Southern Hemisphere, so seasons were switched up and it was Summer when for me it should actually be winter. I walked into a store, sampled a few Le Labos and immediately liked this one. It wasn't a love but a strong like because it just literally smelled like natural Oranges. Not artificial in any way. I then proceeded to work on a few citrus farms, which was the hardest work I've ever done. It was pretty tough but I always loved the strong citrus smell in the morning! A year has passed and I still seriously loved that smell although I didn't even work there anymore. I came back to my home country and ordered myself this Le Labo. It was instant love. Every time I spray this it brings me back to those exhausting but yet exciting and fun times. As I already said, the scent is very natural with the dirt but also the citrus elements. It literally smells like those citrus farms I went to (although I never worked with Orange trees..). There is nothing really like it, although some Tom Ford PBs also have strong citrus notes. The fact that this one is an orange scent, makes it more unique in my opinion. It's not too strong and also not extremely long lasting but it's decent! Would I, as a regular person without any emotional connection, pay 155 Euros (probably around 180 USD and around 350 AUD) for it? Absolutely not. I think it's extremely overpriced but for some reason there's just something that connects me with le labo.. there is no other house that does this the way le labo does. So yeah, for me it was 100% worth it - for the memory. I think it's unisex, although quite a bit more on the feminine side. I'm a guy and I wear this one with pride though, so I guess anyone could wear it. Winter works well, summer does too. For me it's both. I encountered it first in summer but citrus season in my home country is in winter, so both seasons seem to work. The only thing I can certainly say is that it's a day scent. I love it and I'll always keep it in my collection! I got about 25mls left but they'll probably last for years because I use it rarely, just to bring back the memories once in a while. Good, but overpriced! Edit: This also strongly reminds me of bubble tea, not sure why. Just thought I'd mention that!

Le Labo..........., this was my fourth purchase from this ubiquitous niche house! I didn't know until a couple years back that the number after the name of the fragrance represents THE NUMBER OF INGREDIENTS in that concoction- the Name on the bottle represents the MAIN INGREDIENT in that particular fragrance..... (duh...., LoL). Hence, Fleur D'Organger 27 is ALL ABOUT that gorgeous, soft, comforting and sensual Orange blossom note.... It may not be for everyone, but for me- I reach for it instinctively on a regular basis, especially on those muggy, dreary days when I need some refreshment and a picker-upper..... Opens with that signature Le Labo burst of freshness- a familiar green floral freshness opg orange blossoms..... The composition is a masterful weaving of that tart citrus (bergamot), the floral sweetness of orange blossom and that green leafy quality of petitgrain...... The result?!?! A highly enjoyable citrous/floral scent with that signature musky backbone.... , as this composition develops though, that feeling of laying in the grass under a basket of orange trees in full bloom dissipates.... What I am left with us a dark Amber musky base, that strangely comes off a bit like liquorice on my skin........... Final thought: if you like this one and you are adventurous enough to amp it up a few levels, then PLEASE TRY L'Artisan's Fleur D'Oranger... L'Artisan captures the exuberance of spring flowers in full bloom, but it goes FURTHER in that it highlights their various stages & aspects as the frag dries down.... It is this that makes me feel that for NOW: L'Artisan Fleur D'Oranger is the "Gold Standard"!

Of all the design houses out there, Le Labo is the only one that I have consistently enjoyed. Fleur d’Oranger 27 is a delightful unisex floral that is refreshing and perhaps a little kinky in a playful summery way. It opens with an oddly sweet-but-masculine combination of fresh citrus and green notes (bergamot, petit grain and lemon) before settling with ease into an almost gourmand musky orange blossom note. The musk is the key to this fragrance, giving it a fresh-n-clean backbone and a sort of muggy weight at the same time, like sitting in the mist of a waterfall on a hot summer day. It’s a fresh sort of mugginess that carries you around, offering a rejuvenation of the spirit. Even though it’s a bit linear - there is very little transition from head to base – it is as entrancing as a jazz musician playing the same note over and over again: The orange blossom note remains throughout but the key keeps changing, giving it a dynamic sensation without giving in. Sillage is moderate (stays fairly close) and longevity is excellent (lasts an entire day). When I wear FdO, I often imagine myself on a deserted island, using the indigenous flowers and fruit to make my own fragrance – only to discover I’m not alone. FdO makes the fantastic sublime, and the sublime fantastic!

My absolute favorite summer scent - this orange flower smells like actual orange flowers, without the tempering sweetness, softness or cloying notes that so many perfumers believe they must include to get across the flower of it all. Actual orange flowers have green citrus leaf notes, oily citrus peel notes, slightly bitter pithy bits and are clean and refreshing while still being meant to attract insects, not people (they don't smell like a bath!). Le Labo hits it out of the park in this way with all of the pith, peel and leaf in the bottle - and it's these notes that make the scent lean a bit more unisex than, say, an ultra clean Orange Flower from Jo Malone (which I also like, but is nowhere near as intriguing). How this scent packs it all in without being overly "perfumey" is a wonder. (Note: I have an older bottle. If it has indeed been reformulates, this review may not apply)

Got a sample of this in a discovery set for Christmas and OH MY GOD it's absolutely gorgeous. The issue: Le Labo fragrances are insanely expensive, especially on an early-career budget, and this smells... dupeable in a way that's hard to describe. I don't actually think you could get anything EXACTLY like this without paying this price, mind, this is fab and smells expensive. (Plus it doesn't vanish on me straight away like all Jo Malone perfumes do.) But it's easily the most straightforward and inoffensive of the LL lot I've tried so far. This is someone's perfect signature, but at this price point I'd want something a little more head-turning. BUT I STILL LOVE HER and will be finishing this sample pretty quick.

My all time favorite Le Labo fragrance! It is so airy and crisp, and barely lasts! It is wildy effervescent, both because I become noseblind and because it evaporates into its thin musky base very quickly. Most Le Labo fragrances I can smell remnants on my skin at the end of the day, but for this it is just a skin-scent that smells like something "good", but not discernible. I had someone tell me that the inital blast of fragrance smells like artifical grapes and that made me love it even more. To me, it smells like jasmine without the indoles, and sometimes very nice orange blossom. The crispy refreshing element of this fragrance probably comes from the petitgrain and lemon. Would usually wear this year round!

An absolutely arresting opening. A piercing petitgrain green-citrus sharpness hand-in-hand with the sparkling effervescence of orange blossom. Delicate, white waxy petals and yellow stamens; an electric citrus-floral scent carried on a breeze. Though no base notes are listed, Fleur d'Oranger 27 has a long-lasting (8+ hours) dry-down of fruity, sweet, lemony cream and musky blonde woods. There's also a hint of something a little salty or even sweaty. Cashmeran, I would guess. A transparent, sheer delight. I've been wearing it non-stop this Spring. Douse yourself liberally and enjoy. 4.5/5 PS: Do not listen to the myriad reviews below from folks who have clearly only worn it once or smelled it on a blotter.

my search for the perfect orange blossom is over because i am absolutely in love. when you spray this it's like standing in an orange grove in full bloom. i worked in citrus groves a few years ago and grew up next to an orange and grapefruit grove, so i had a very specific smell in mind. my skin usually destroys every perfume within seconds lol but i can still smell this on my forearm after literally 12 hours and it lasted days on my clothes. i walked around outside for a while too. it's not a super strong scent or a huge scent bubble, and it's very intimate at the moment (i repeat: after 12+hours) but i am super impressed that a fresh, realistic orange blossom scent is still noticeable on my skin !!!

This is terrible. After the initial spritz, I wanted to wash my hands so badly. Unfortunately, Saks doesn't offer "Oops Sinks" at every turn. As it dried down, it DID become better, but by "better" I mean I didn't want to scrub my skin off. It has an underlying soapy smell, which sticks in your sinuses. It's now been a full two hours. It has settled in, and while it's no longer a terrible smell, it's not something that I would ever consider wearing. HOWEVER, everyone here at my office, aside from one younger person, loves it. I'll never understand how something smells in a way that I greatly dislike can smell, TO OTHERS, like something lovely.

First blast of sweet tuberose and orange blossom, lush and musk. The florals are deep and transportive, they take me straight into a warm greenhouse that's full of blossoms and yet I don't feel choked or overwhelmed by them. They're strong to be sure but not headache-inducing and I don't really get any citrus on my skin. This scent is not unique or ground breaking but there's just something charming about this scent. It's like a garden wedding in a bottle. I'm not one for florals but this one, I could wear. Ultra feminine and best for cool weather. 6+ hours later: Not a molecule left but it was still beautiful and linear up until then.

The enchanting orange blossom dominates here for sure and it's mixed into a perfect harmony with a fresh and uplifting citrusy notes. Fd'O 27 is very feminine, very fresh, bright, delightful. Luckily doesn't turn powdery nor soapy on my skin as some of the reviews mentioned, which I wouldn't have liked. It is really pleasant to wear, I feel the need to sniff it again and again. A fragrance that will make you feel so much more put together instantly. Makes a perfect everyday perfume and it's definitely signature scent worthy. The sillage is very nice and longevity quite impressive as well.

I've been wearing this for a decade and my love has never wavered. It's the fragrance that started my love affair with all things orange (Serge Lutens Fleurs d'Oranger, Tocca Stella, etc). It's the one I wear when I want to smell softly, mysteriously good. Don't get me wrong — I own my fair share of powerhouses filled with oud and incense and spices and the like — but scents that sneak up on you can also be powerfully alluring. And Fleur d'Oranger 27 is one of the best at that, in my opinion. Strangely enough, I've never been wooed by any other Le Labo, but that's fine by me.

This opens as a beautiful, green orange blossom perfume. This one has less citrus in it compared to Jasmin 17 and is not as sweet as that one. The dry down of this is less green and becomes a creamier white floral and musk scent that's just heady and lasts a while. Sometimes orange blossom has a strong soapy quality to it, like in Diptyque's Eau de Sens, and that's present here, but only ever so slightly. I really love how clean and pretty this one is and I get compliments on it often, it's probably my favorite orange blossom perfume out there.

This is exactly like when you walk past a flowering tree in the springtime and you get a whiff of the sweet, white blossoms and stop to smell them and are like “wow I wish I smelled like this”. Really well captured, photorealistic orange blossom. It’s very floral, a little green, just heavenly smell of orange blossoms. Definitely a feminine scent, and it smells sophisticated and classic. It dries down to a sweet, soapy powdery scent. That said, the projection is on the weaker side, it's quite expensive, and re-application is a given.

A natural orange blossom with zesty, spicy accompaniment. Back when I was inexperienced in fragrance, I went to a Le Labo store, and this one was my favorite, along with Jasmin 17. However, Le Labo is priey, so I chose Fleur d'Oranger 27. Fleur d'Oranger 27 doesn't have as much clear depth and uniqueness as the other Le Labo scents according to critics, however. Anyway, this fragrance has become a part of me, as this is my signature scent now, and will be until my bottle breaks. And this is just the beginning of my fragrance journey.

Amazing scent. My first niche fragrance! floral and citrus even with a slight creaminess to it. Makes me feel like I’m in Europe surrounded by flowers or something haha. I think for my first niche it was a good purchase. I don’t why most votes have it as moderate preformance. Preforms Great on me. Lasts 8 hours easy and even longer on clothes. For sure great in the heat and warmer weather. I’m hoping I can make it work in cooler weather Bc it’s so good! Leans feminine but anyone can wear, a very inviting scent for sure

I have a tendency to look for familiar scents that coordinate to events, places, moments of my life where the only memory I have of is smell. I decided to get this as soon as I tested a sample in-store, and was met by the best I could describe by sunrise at Vadhana district, 2022. I have been influenced into Le Labo by certain manic individuals in my life and while I found the popular scents, such as Santal or Bergamote rather uninteresting, this specific scent garnered my senses.

as with every le labo scent i've had the pleasure of experiencing, this one fascinates me as well ! it opens up Loud and bold, a photorealistic orange blossom. as it dries down it floats through a sort of sweet, powdery mixture — to me, it was akin to the inside of a box of bottlecaps; slightly dusty, but in a comforting way. it keeps that quality and smothers the orange blossom in a delightful, almost playful way. a very pleasant scent, especially for summer!

I first started wearing this scent after a 2 year fragrance hiatus due to allergies. I discovered it at Barneys in 2007 and it was the only scent I could wear that wouldn't give me a headache: it's like sticking your nose up to a real orange tree in bloom. Nothing sickly sweet or synthetic, just a pure, lightly pith-like orange blossom with a slightly green and woody undertone. Layer over the Fleur D'Oranger perfume oil or body lotion to extend the longevity.

@shouldnthaveausername: I STRONGLY STRONGLY suggest Bergamote 22. If not, then please try the EXCLUSIVE one to San Francisco! The name is: Limette 37- a simply Fantastic frag! The ONLY problem is: you gotta go there directly to buy it!!! Or have a friend in San Fran grab it for ya..... For me: this is the "silent killer" in the le labo line for men.... It subtly flies "under the radar"! By no means though am I saying that this is not unisex....