Victoria Frolova

Orange blossom is one of the most popular floral notes in perfumery. It can star in any family and add its special twist to almost any accord

Several years ago, a friend gave me a jar of chocolate and tonka salt from a Viennese outfit called Zum Schwarzen Kameel. It’s a delicatessen and a culinary complex famous for its unique interpretation of classical Austrian specialties

Unlike traditional colognes, however, Un Jardin sur la Lagune has a soft citrus note, and so the first impression is of orange blossoms (dark indoles includes) and green leaves. While the floral accord in the composition has the spice of lilies and the lemony verve of magnolia, for me, the orange blossom impression is pronounced. The marine notes in Un Jardin sur la Lagune are subtle enough, however, and they only serve to highlight the softness of petals and the delicacy of the composition. Hermès un Jardin sur la Lagune includes notes of magnolia, lily, samphire, and woods.

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