More Osmanthus Fragrance

We have mentioned before "Osmanthus Interdite" perfume from "Parfume d'Empire, Paris" (Image1) (get). Image 2 is Hermes Osmanthe Yunnan; Image 3 is Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus (Online Boutique)

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Osmanthus Interdite, on paper, looked like the kind of thing that might finally win me over: it takes the Chinese empire, past and present, as its inspiration, and the fruity floral scent features notes of green tea, citrus, osmanthus, rose, jasmine, musk and leather. Lee over at Perfume Posse told me he would eat his hat (well, strictly speaking, he said he'd eat his hat if he had one) if I didn't like it, and I must apologize (again) for my predictability, but his "hat" is perfectly safe.

Osmanthus Interdite opens on fruity, mildly sweet citrus and just the softest touch of tea. The scent plays up the apricot-ish undertones of the osmanthus, which blends beautifully with the other floral notes in the heart. The leather is as buttery-soft as leather can possibly be while still smelling like leather. As Lee has already pointed out, Osmanthus Interdite has much in common with another China-inspired pairing of tea and osmanthus, Osmanthe Yunnan by Hermès. But Osmanthe Yunnan's sharp opening and smoky-dry finish are absent in Osmanthus Interdite, which is a fuller, rounder, more feminine take on the subject, something like what you'd get if you crossed Osmanthe Yunnan with Ormonde Jayne's Osmanthus. The dry down is simply lovely. I don't know what it is about some osmanthus scents that makes me so happy, but I've long depended on the Ormonde Jayne as a kind of antidote to S.A.D., and Osmanthus Interdite will now join the arsenal — it brings a smile to my face right away.



These are two more osmanthus ones. Left - Osmanthus Eau de toillette by The Different Company; Right - Osmanthus Eau de Parfum by Keiko Mecheri