Fleurs de Citronnier

Breath of heaven (even for atheists.) Superlatively lovely white flowers with startlingly true-to-life citrus blossoms. I have, and love, SL Fleurs d'oranger, for my money the most perfect orange-blossom fragrance there ever was, and this one is its equally-gorgeous lemony twin; they're both built on the same kind of chassis, yet each hangs together in its own unique and coherent way. For me the tuberose and musk are both incredibly discreet here - phew - and never allowed to crash in and bellow over everything else. The lemon blossom is sharp and clean - there's very little of the warmer, mellower, almost-narcotic bottom of Fleurs d'Oranger - but it never gets over-acidic, or soapy or artificial; it's extremely strong, with almost aggressive sillage on me at first, but never gets overwhelming - it just glows as if lit from within by its own beauty. It is not eccentric or organic or ground-breaking (there are no green/wood/earthy notes in there, as a more experimental or artsy house might try to sneak in) - in one way it's kind of a conventional, 'pretty' scent, yet nothing about it is generic or lazy. It is just the right thing, done the right way. Makes you think of blue skies and the cleanest possible white sheets billowing in a warm breeze in spring on a Mediterranean island. Makes me think of white lace and brides(?) and skipping through some immaculately-kept gardens of stately homes. (By the way, this is so far from my real life or the things I normally think of that it's hilarious.) Longevity on me is loads better than the average citric, but not barnstorming for a floral; it's pretty linear and doesn't morph much over time, but then to keep fiddling with something as close to perfection as this, would be a waste of time. Overall, to me, Fleurs d'O just edges it by a hair, but that is just a matter of which citrus fruit squeezes your heart and nose the tighter. This stuff is wonderful. ETA: But one warning note, for those with too many scents in their collections: its lemony zingy top dies away over time. My bottle faded - or mellowed if you prefer - to morph into a still lovely, slightly musky yet still clean floral which (to my stupid nose) smelled weirdly more like jasmine than anything else - and without the really sparkling, citric tang at the summit. It was still beautiful, but it then overlapped too much with other things I own. So, if you try it and love it - remember to wear it often, as it probably won't last much over 3-4 years even when carefully stored out of the light and at a constant temperature.

Plain and simple those who say that this smells synthetic or artificial do not know what lemon blossom smells like. When the lemon trees are in blossom in my green houses this is EXACTLY what it smells like, and my lemon trees are not fake. There might be tuberose in there somewhere but again if you think you can smell it clearly I seriously doubt you really know what natural living tuberose smells like because I grow it and am very familiar with it and I do not smell it at all clearly in this, however I'm sure if S.L. says it's there, it's there contributing something but it is not something that flashes out at you. Throughout the drydown white musk can be clearly smelled adding a sexy warmth. For those of you who say a man can't pull this off. Why not? It is quite close to a classic cologne, the most original unisex perfume variety of all. In fact colognes are so well accepted as being suitable by men that uneducated people who do not know better incorrectly call ALL perfumes marketed mainly for men, cologne. Also it might surprise some of you that there are some of us men out there who have enough class and sophistication to pull off wearing florals and no, this does NOT make us feminine because we don't want to smell fresh and sporty or reek like a locker room, so really this is a great shared perfume that truly smells like the fresh living blossom of a lemon tree. A fragrance that both men and women should wear and enjoy like that of all flowers as I have yet to see any flower intended to be worn only by women or only by men so why does the perfume industry try to do this?

Serge Lutens Fleurs de Citronnier The Serge Lutens line is renowned for heavy-hitting orientals mesmerizing spicy and sweet-rich cocktails which are distinctive and, in most cases, not for the faint of heart. Fleurs de Citronnier (FdC) has none of this - and it stands out because of its simplicity. This basically smells as if Mr. Sheldrek mixed 1/3 Fleur D'oranger (FDo) and about 2/3 Clair du musk (Cdm), taking away the resinous elements. For those who haven't had the chance to smell both FDo and Cdm: Open Fleurs de Citronnier and crisp neroli with white flowers in dry, powdery woods. Coming from a house known for lush, sweet, heavy orientals, this brisk and refreshing accord is a pleasant surprise. The citrus and woody structure here is almost astringent - it's that sharp! As the scent develops, some of the expected Sheldrake-Lutens sweetness appears, followed by the indolic, floral aspect of the lemon blossom. The two add a layer of warmth and complexity to what could have been a rather flat composition. Because none of the heavier notes are overdone, the overall effect is bright and dense. Once the drydown begins, the base, which is centered on light, sweet vanilla and clean, powdery white musk, remains close to the skin. If many Serge Lutens fragrances are sweet, thick cordials, Fleurs de Citronnier is more like a champagne cocktail: effervescent, a little tart, and unlikely to ruin anyone's appetite. A 10/10 in my book, as a floral maniac!

I broke my cardinal rule of never buying a Serge Luten's fragrance again because of the performance issues I have with this brand, but the notes sounded too beautiful to pass up. I am not disappointed. I love this. I don't find it skanky, dirty, or indolic at all. Nor do I think it smells anything like a bathroom or cleaning product. It's actually a very pretty lemon blossom perfume. It has a soapy quality that isn't cloying at all. It's very clean, as if you just washed with a luxury soap. The honey tempers the neroli and keeps it from being sharp or excessively citrusy. The lemon blossom becomes more prominent and lusher. It's joined by a slight spiciness and then a creamy tuberose emerges, but it never overwhelms the lemon blossom. That stays true to the end where it blends in with the musk and gets very soft, almost velvety, but this is not a powdery perfume. It's perfect for warmer weather, though I'm sure it would smell great no matter the time of year. Silage is nice, but not overwhelming. At least I can smell it without resorting to sniffing my wrists, which is more than can be said of other scents from this line. Longevity appears to be good as I could smell it clearly even after 6 hours of wear. So glad I went with my gut and blind bought a bottle. It's a real pleasure to wear.

A summertime lemon blossom scent, so light and airy — paler, less sweet than Fleurs d’Oranger. Gorgeous. The lemon is more of a lemon soufflé note, after baking where the lemon is no longer sharp but permeates everything with its joyfulness, and there’s the palest honey making this a floral scent rather than a citrus. Fleurs de Citronnier opens bright and somewhat shrill with a soapy neroli, powdery white musk, lemon and hedione and gradually harmony breaks out. The musk becomes more subtle as it sinks into skin and the flowers take their rightful place in the crown with petitgrain / citronnier rampant. There’s possibly a tweak of Peru balsam which, with the honey, grounds the lighter notes in the bouquet. I love this perfume’s bright, lemony-floral side which is the bulk of the sillage. The cool iris quietly establishing itself in the more intimate base. Fleurs de Citronnier plays in a higher register than most which means out of season it can misfire, seem a bit inconsequential. I recommend waiting for summer to come around before testing. This one needs the heat and sun to really lift off and when it does it shines.

Simple, Sophisticated, and Elegant. This was such a lovely find for me. Every summer for years. I have searched for my perfect Lemon Blossom scent. I specifically wanted lemon. Not citrus, not orange etc. I wanted a floral (blossom). Not tea; not a sand or salt note. I wanted something eloquent and mature. Not prepubescent and candy-like. What a search Then; There it was. SLFdC The citron in the name threw me off a bit. Because in perfumery citron can be many things. One night on the Luckyscent website. On a whim; I typed Lemon Blossom. This and Datura Noir (my other favorite) came up. The notes were incredibly similar. Since I do love SLDN. I order a couple samples of FdC. Wore it a few times to really get intimate with the perfume. Well; spritz me happy. I smelled the lemon, I smelled the fleur. My Lemon Blossom summer scent! Winter came and I forgot.Then spring arrived. I found myself looking for SL FdC. So I bought a bottle. I blew through it that summer. Then; Winter came. This Spring, I found myself thinking about it. So, here we go again! LoL. Seriously an absolutely beautiful great quality perfume.

Quite simply, this is such a pretty, yet elegant perfume. It's a beautiful balance between flowers and citrus with some smooth, woody notes. Opening with a little bitter, green, woody, orange petitgrain, Fleurs de Citronnier immediately commands interest. Then neroli is introduced with clean, sharp floral cologne-like refreshment. A touch of tuberose adds some 'green' rich floral, then lemon blossom starts to bloom. Waxy and rich, the scent is intoxicating in the most fresh and natural way. Iris and musk lend an airy quality that feels quite cozy, diffusing the waxiness before it becomes too soapy. Honey gives the perfect drop of sweetness that really tricks the nose into believing that you are sniffing delicately sweet nectar from the blossoms. The nutmeg and styrax add an effortless polish and soft grounding base to this graceful, fresh floral. Easily worn with a summer dress or as a warming ray of sunshine on a gloomy fall day. Fleurs de Citronnier is one of my favorite Serge Lutens I have sampled so far and decidedly full-bottle worthy.

Palais vintage 1.7 bottle Lutens florals are always atypical. Always a twist, turn, surprise that entertains. A green bitter opening with the lemon blossom opens then I kept getting a familliar vintage vibe to it. I smelled this type of configuration before..then it clicked, I giggled and smiled. Uncle Serge strung together the neroli, petitgrain, orange flower, jasmine, iris, and a ton of musks. Its a dry daytime Narcisse Noir minus the Jonquil and thick base but the famous accord is found in here. The white honey adds richness and makes this perfect for daytime , spring and summer. My what a lovely surprise Mr. Lutens. A new favorite. I keep getting a picture of Serge in black clothing speaking to his Renfield Sheldrake saying.. "Rip out Narcisse Noirs jonquil heart leaving the lighter ghost of it and make it bitter upfront. " Then its mine! Muhahaha...its only boring if you take this fragrance at face value.

Where do I start? I'm new to fragrance and am only beginning to learn the language of fragrance, so I feel that I won't be able to properly pen down the experience of this perfume. Lemon blossom, honey, crisp, yet musky almost powdery dry down. It's somewhat soapy and clean, but not watery. Wearing this brings me to Adriatic summer nights in Italy where the lemon groves sprinkle the paysage. It takes me to a warm twilight, the sky a soft warm blue. It has soft sillage on me, and so the scent is intimate yet undeniably there when others lean close. It's strongest in the first few hours, and I've gotten compliments. After the first few hours, it becomes more intimate, more musky powdery. Somewhat sweet but not achingly so. This is a perfume to try and perhaps with which to fall in love. I know I did.

Sheer beauty! From the beginning to the end. The composition of Fleurs de Citronnier is marvelously refined. Nothing seems to be over its natural measure. Something that Jean-Claude Ellena would have made, but Sheldrake happened to imagine it first. It really seems the lemon blossoms, in a huge quantity, are right in front of you, in your face. And that sensation and smell last so strongly you will not believe. After a while it turns to a smooth and tender floral-citrus song with spicy echoes leading you to a sort of inner garden. When I was a child, I used to smell the citrus' blossoms in our backyard. It was so soothing and magical. Fleurs de Citronnier really enchanted and dazzled me. I highly recommend it.

Delicate, clean and refreshing lemon blossom. The perfect light scent to have on hand this hot summer so far, when you want to "wear" the perfume as opposed to having it "wear you". Unlike some of the suffocatingly sweet white flower scents this one does not give me a headache. The addition of neroli is done just right and the white honey acord is pleasingly subtle. I'll rotate this with other light scents such as my Apres L'ondee and Eau de Shalimar. I totally agree with the previous review as to the similarity to Caron's Narcisse Noir. This is so much more wearable on a really hot day. Another nice journey with Uncle Serge!

I purchased a bottle of this a few weeks ago while Australia was still experiencing relatively cool weather. The first few wears did not impress me at all. This felt much too heavy on indole and dirty musk for me as a man to wear comfortably. I've just had another go as the temperature outside exceeded 30°c and bam! That's exactly what I was after. The flowers are now singing, not stinking. I feel like this is best used on skin under clothing as the sillage could be a bit much otherwise.

One Question, ... Why have I waited so many years to try this? I have passed this over numerous times. Oh my is this lovely! That first 45 minutes or so of a lemon blossom festival that envelopes me is such a delight. That is exactly what I have been chasing every summer for years. I just wish the longevity lasted a bit longer. But, this is truly a classic scent as it has been so eloquently said by many posters below. Nothing trendy, tricky, or wierd. Just beautiful classic fragrance.

Opens like the lemon air freshener in an airplane toilet, but the effect is so brief that it feels like a little joke. It very quickly softens to a whole lemon tree, blossoms, leaves and dirt. The musk is soft and warm, and holds down the tone of the flowers with a little sun and earth. The dry down is all honey and Iris in perfect balance. Really beautifully done. I don't fall in love with perfumes easily, but this one is everything I love in a skanky white floral--with a wink.

This is a citrusy floral on me, it’s starts of strong and spicy but mellows into a beautiful floral more on the neroli vibe. I smell the honey and the nutmeg at the beginning. The dry down on me mellows nicely. As all Serge Lutens they start of screaming right out of the bottle and mellow down in about 10 mins.. Great for a summer evening at dinner or walk along the beach. You have to love citrus and neroli. Definitely unisex. Recommended 8/10.

I'm not a big fan of Lutens' sweet orientals, I mean I like them but I was never tempted to buy a bottle after trying. So I'm surprised at how much I enjoy his florals. Fleurs de citronnier is exactly what I was looking for this summer: sweet, floral, intense without being cloying, long lasting and unobtrusive enough to wear at the office. I love it!

This is the exact scent you get when playing with the leaves of a lemon tree. Lovely. To me, totally unisex. Would be really elegant on a man. Longevity is good, lasts all day on me, and sillage is moderate, but can get a bit cloying if oversprayed.

So pretty and perfect for casual warm weather wear. I’ve never smelled lemon blossom, but if this is it, it’s very close to honeysuckle.

This is a masterpiece that evolves and wears very natural. It is a crime that people gave it such low score.

I have found within Serge Luten perfume house, a group of simpler florals that exude class, refinement and elegance. Despite It’s non groundbreaking notes it is well crafted with quality ingredients and this is what makes them stand out to me. I hear other reviewers claim some of SL’s florals are too simple and boring for its name sake . There is a market for everyone even those who can’t carry off spicy , resinous , quirky notes . Blind buying Fleurs de Citronnier, Fils de Joie , La Religieuse , La Vierge de Fer and La Docompeuse Encagee after falling in love with Datura Noir and Nuit Cellophane , I am so joyous that they aren’t like the heavy hitters that prevented me from liking this perfume house In the past . With FdC, on initial spray, all I could think of was lemon sorbet lollies . ( Despite not being a fan of citrus notes , I so wanted to see what SL would do with this fragrance ). The citrus blast was quite overwhelming at first. After ten mins , the the Tuberose and Neroli came into play very subtlely. Fleurs de Citronnier is transparent , no curve balls citrus and juicy florals with a waxy, honeyed base which is is the framework of the fragrance . The musk accord comes in more predominately in the dry down but the powdery elements are evident after the citrus notes subside a bit . Normally not a fan of powdery notes, I feel it’s not overdone here and gives the fragrance some depth . This is a very close to skin scent after the initial citrus blast . It’s a quiet and very pretty, feminine leaning scent and overall I do like it very much after the first hour . As usual , no artificial/ synthetic smelling notes and perfect for the warmer weather . This reminds me of my travels to Sorrento, Italy in spring , drinking Limoncello. Therefore , it exudes sunny, happy vibes . A win win blind buy 💓