Olyssia

I own a few and have tested countless orange blossom perfumes, but to me this is the one, the perfect specimen. Many scents that feature orange blossom either focus on the juicy fruit rather than the flower, or go into the classic cologne, astringent neroli-heavy direction. This does neither, but really lets the flower take center stage in all its waxy, botanic and seducing glory. I find this very, very wearable in all seasons and quintessentially unisex.

I love this crisp orange blossom and jasmine floral! When I need a scent to pick me up, this is one I reach for. I also layer it with Vahina from Sylvain’s vanilla collection...beautiful mixture. Such a brilliant idea to sell the tester packages so we can try them out and not blind buy. Yes, I wish the scents lasted longer but like my favorite Guerlain fragrances, they have to be reapplied every few hours. Still worth it!

Beautiful sparkling floral orange blossom, proper jasmine sambac. I wish this was sold in smaller bottles, I'd have it in my collection tomorrow. Cost of living crisis and all that forbids. From the discovery collection, it has to be this one, and Oranzo, true to life, sharp, floral, white blossom, not even remotely innocent or eau-de-cologney. Love them both with a passion.

I bought the Orange Flower discovery set having bought the Musk and Vanilla ones and found a beautiful fragrance in Dovana. When I tried Olyssia, it instantly reminded me of Norman Hartnell's "In Love" which came as a cream in a turquoise heart shaped bottle and was worn by me in the 60s. Pretty, youthful,, feminine and sweet with some lily of the valley notes.

Wow, what a heavenly blend. Cool orange blossom balanced by warm spice scent of cardamom. A rare orange blossom that's a little bit sweet but still on the clean side. Perhaps my favourite of the orange blossom line of the brand. Need to test out the rest to decide.