Florence

Official website highlights these three as notes: ▪pathouli ▪amber ▪orange blossom (fleur d'orangeur). So you expect the whole composition to mainly give off these accords and the rest notes mentioned: ▪grapefruit petals ▪hibiscus seeds ▪blackcurrant ▪mandarin essence ▪musk are simply complimentary and do not interfere much to the resulting scent of the juice. Which is true. This is how Florence smells and it is the best copy-cat of Angel created. It reminds you of LVEB because there is sweetness somewhere, but it is vague, not prominent. It reminds you of Si because of the blackcurrant touches here and there, also not becoming prominent. It's not the patchouli that reminds you of LVEB or Si. The patchouli is the one used in Angel full stop. It is honeyed just like the Angel one, and apparent, prominent and heady from the beginning and laced throughout the end with warm amber and the orange blossom as we know it from Classique and Opium Vapeurs de Parfum. Lasts more than six hours and projects heavily for the first three hours and then sits quiet on the skin, still potent, it's not going anywhere. Technically, this follows the patchouli-floral trend. It's an addictive and captivating perfume. Sensual almost. The bottle is beautiful from up close, the purple colour matches the scent perfectly in my opinion. You could use Florence as a signature scent. Despite its name, it does not rely on florals. Now, if you love Angel, you're gonna love Florence.

Initial impression reminds me of Hermes Hiris. But better, livelier, with great radiant sillage and 24+ hours longevity. The flowers are fronted by sweet carrot scent. It is very charming and comforting, amusing even. It creates a similar impression to orris root and iris, though without powdery tones. It feels joyous and juicy. Very feminine. I cannot decide whether the carrot is fresh or boiled with a teaspoon of butter. Behind this impression is a buch of floral notes, and they remain floral till background. I think it's spectacular, likeable, universal and the strong impression of carroty iris and orris root is very Florence to me. The bottle is gorgeous as well. In a way, all of the recent Roberto Cavalli are very feminine, wereable and have great performance without being a bottled headache. I was surprised not to see Iris in notes, but seeing them - yes, I feel them. Floral citrus branches, tart black currant in subtle dose, juicy mandarine oil scent. The base is subtly warm, not to drown the floral notes. Patchouli is also just a drop. I love it already. So very Italian. It is better from my bottle than my initial tests from sampler. I am glad I have it.

Wow! Florence is one of those perfumes that looks luxurious and smells like it as well. The bottle alone needs special acknowledgement for craftsmanship. The perfume itself is definitely date night, boss lady, no nonsense women. The dry down is particularly sensual with amber and musk. I would recommend this for colder seasons during the day or as a night time scent for every season. Currently on the 30ml bottle, but I'll definitely buy the 75ml. Prices are great for what you get - if you told me this is a niche perfume of 250€ I would believe it.

Absolutely addicting. Deep, grounded, berry, orange blossom, and amber reduction but not overly sweet. The sweetness is a natural dark berry syrup type sweet. Just beautiful. I kept hearing that this is a patchouli bomb and was avoiding it. The patchouli is definitely there, but it is incognito. LOL. The amber and berry scent is so much more prominent. When I remind myself there is a lot of patchouli in here, then I pick it up, but it is a beautiful sweet patchouli. Love this! So glad I got a sample. I'll be buying a full bottle soon! 9/10 rating.

It took a while to develop on my skin but the waiting was worth it. I'm a bit biased because I own a lot of Cavalli fragrances and I love their scents a lot. The opening was a bit sharp, but afterwards the scent started to bloom: Deep black currant, creamy amber and a lot of flowers. Very sophisticated, sensual, maybe a bit oldschool but absolutely not in a bad way. It's sexy, but classy. Feminine, but not girly. Sweet, but in a charming way. Sillage and longevity were amazing.