Bon Parfumeur Neroli Perfumes
Discover Neroli in our 002 cologne . The main notes are Neroli, jasmine, and white amber for a floral fragrance! It's as if you were being offered a bouquet of luminous flowers... A lively opening with bergamot that meets the luminosity of neroli and jasmine. These flowers are joined by the softness of musk and white amber.
In the beginning…
Neroli takes its name from the princess of Nerola, a small town near Rome, Italy. In the 17th century, Princess Anna Maria Orsini of Bracciano introduced the fashion of perfuming gloves, clothing, and even bath water with the essence of this particular orange blossom. The term "neroli" was later adopted to distinguish the essential oil obtained by steam distillation of bitter orange blossoms.
Neroli cultivation
Neroli is extracted from the blossom of the bitter orange tree, also known as Citrus aurantium amara or bitter orange. These trees are native to East Asia but have since spread to other parts of the world. The main neroli-producing regions today include Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and parts of Europe, including Italy and France, particularly the Grasse region, known as the cradle of modern perfumery.
Bitter orange cultivation requires a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot summers. The trees are generally planted in full sun and require well-drained soil. The flowers, hand-harvested in late spring, are delicate and must be handled carefully to avoid damage. Distillation must take place shortly after harvest to preserve the flowers' rich and complex fragrance.
What did you know about neroli in perfumery?
Once the flowers are harvested, they are quickly transported to the distillery where they are steam distilled to produce neroli essential oil. This distillation process is delicate and requires great skill. Furthermore, it takes approximately one ton of flowers to obtain just one kilogram of neroli oil, making it one of the most precious essential oils.
Neroli belongs to the floral fragrance family , a category dominated by flower essences and associated notes. Floral fragrances are among the oldest and most beloved in the history of perfumery, due to their ability to capture the pure, natural essence of plant life.
The scent profile of Neroli is distinct and complex. It has a sweet and intensely floral fragrance, with notes of citrus and a hint of honey. Its character is both refreshing and soothing, with a depth and longevity that add to its appeal. Top notes are typically bright and energizing, reminiscent of fresh citrus, while the middle and base notes can feature spicy and verdant nuances that add complexity to the scent.
Neroli blends well with a wide range of olfactory ingredients, allowing it to be used in a wide variety of perfumes. Common accords include other citrus fruits (such as bergamot and lemon), white flowers (such as jasmine and tuberose), and woods (such as sandalwood and cedar). It can also be combined with spicy notes, green notes, or even gourmand notes to create unique and intriguing fragrances.
Overall, Neroli essence offers a perfect balance between floral sweetness, citrus freshness, and the complexity of green and spicy nuances. This makes it a popular choice for perfumers looking to create refined, sophisticated, and timeless fragrances.
Famous perfumes with neroli
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
Neroli Portofino is a unisex fruity floral eau de parfum launched in 2011. It is part of Tom Ford's Private Blend collection. This fragrance has a refreshing opening of neroli and bergamot, which blends with notes of lemon, mandarin, and lavender. The heart of the fragrance includes notes of bitter orange, jasmine, and orange blossom, while the base reveals notes of amber wood, angelica, and amber. It is a lively and vibrant fragrance that captures the freshness of the seaside, with a sophistication that Tom Ford always manages to infuse into his perfumes.
Coco de Chanel
Coco is a flagship fragrance from the house of Chanel, launched in 1984 as a tribute to founder Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. Designed as an ode to her bold and avant-garde personality, this spicy oriental scent blends exotic notes of coriander, mandarin, peach, jasmine, and Bulgarian rose. Its rich and enveloping trail, punctuated with nuances of amber, patchouli, tonka, and vanilla, evokes the luxurious and independent spirit of the Chanel woman.
24 Faubourg de Hermès
24 Faubourg is an elegant creation from the house of Hermès, launched in 1995. Its name echoes the iconic address of the Hermès flagship store in Paris. This floral chypre fragrance reveals a seductive harmony of notes of orange, peach, ylang-ylang, and gardenia, blending into a heart of jasmine, iris, and patchouli. Its warm base of amber, vanilla, and sandalwood makes it a timeless and refined signature, symbolizing the elegance and expertise of the house of Hermès.
Prada Neroli Infusion
Launched in 2015, Prada's Infusion de Néroli is a green floral eau de parfum for women. It opens with sparkling notes of neroli and mandarin, leading to a heart of orange blossom and galbanum. The base consists of frankincense and mastic, adding a resinous and slightly smoky dimension to the fragrance. It is an elegant and refined scent, with a green freshness typical of Prada perfumes.
Neroli - Cologne by Annick Goutal
This unisex fragrance, launched in 2013, is a wonderful interpretation of neroli. The scent opens with notes of neroli petals, which blend seamlessly with notes of citrus, petitgrain, and citron to create a fresh and revitalizing scent. The base of the fragrance is slightly woody, with notes of cedar and white musk. Annick Goutal's Cologne Neroli is a fragrance that evokes the freshness of a summer morning.
Creed Wild Neroli
Created in 1994, Néroli Sauvage by Creed is a fruity chypre eau de parfum for men and women. It opens with a burst of bergamot and grapefruit, accompanied by notes of lemon and neroli. The heart of the fragrance includes notes of orange blossom and amber, while the base reveals notes of sandalwood and ambergris. It is a sophisticated and complex fragrance, with a depth that evokes the refinement and tradition of the Creed brand.
Hermès Golden Neroli Water
Eau de Néroli Doré is a unisex fragrance that is part of the "Les Colognes" collection by Hermès, launched in 2016. Created by master perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, this fragrance is a celebration of neroli, the essence extracted from orange blossom. The fragrance opens with a burst of neroli, offering a luminous, fresh, and slightly bitter scent. This note is complemented by a touch of citrus, including a sparkling bergamot note. The heart of the fragrance is floral and slightly spicy, with the presence of saffron adding an intriguing depth to the composition. Finally, the base of the fragrance is composed of cedarwood, which provides a warm, dry base.
