Orange Blossom

I always loved orange blossom scents and was recently craving one while traveling, and found this gem. It is by far one of my favs. Had Jo Malone and TF Neroli Portofino but my favorite still remains the cheapie Nerolie Facetie, composed by Fabrice Pellegrine as it is at once powdery, floral and juicy and gentle. This one by 7-Virtues is a close second. Compared to Nerolie Facetie, it is sharper and more citrusy. You could also detect a difference in the orange blossom used. The Afghani one here seems more honeyed and fruity. When I wear this perfume, I think of summer nights under the stars and orange trees in my backyard in California. I am a big orange blossom fan and tend to wear it all seasons, night and day ;) Longevity is fine for me about 3-4 hours and sillage is moderate. However, it is made with real and ethical ingredients, without phthalates, parabens or chemicals known to affect one's hormones. As such, I prefer a slightly fleeting scent rather than those with known harms to humans and their progenies.

If you like orange blossoms, then this the perfect fragrance for you. The most authentic orange blossom perfume I have ever smelled. Beautiful composition and inoffensive, which speaks to the quality of the oils used in this fragrance.

A fun exciting spring/summer day time scent. A huge burst of fresh oranges and florals.

I've now smelled all of the current 7 Virtues fragrances and have liked all of them, including this one. Not having any synthetics in them is the key for me, it seems. However, compared to most of the other 7 Virtues fragrances, this one seems to be somewhat less complex with less-solid base notes, and therefore consists mostly of some very pretty white florals and maybe some citrus fruit which is nice while it lasts but fades away quite quickly. After just two hours, I can hardly smell it at all, even when I put my nose right against my wrist. I still think it's a very pleasant scent and that it lasts as long as many other all-botanical scents that I have tried, but 7 Virtues does seem to be doing better with some their other scents. This one looks like it may be being discontinued and I don't feel any overwhelming desire to pick up a bottle before it goes permanently away. But I do still like it.

I usually dont love neroli/orange blossom scents but this one is very honeyed and sweet with a slight green back. Very close, I'd even be as bold to say DUPE of TF Neroli Portofino! Great in summertime, the Afghanistan orange blossom (which fyi travels the most dangerous road in the world to get to our high street stores) smells so sweet and honeyed, fresh and authentic, lovely. Layer it with Ellis Brooklyn West and it's a citrusy gorgeous orange blossom that lasts foreverrr and a day. Gorgeous, and even more sweet in my mind since I got a fb in box for $13 (ty, Poshmark!)since it's been recently dc'd! I usually am a straight up gourmand head who doesn't really deviate but this is really nice. I like pairing this with Kyse Glace a la Fleur d'Orange body lotion