Orange Blossom Perfume

Orange blossom in perfumery is the result of the aromatic distillation of fresh bitter-orange flowers harvested from the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium). You can find the tree in western India, the Himalayas, and eastern Africa. Chinese tradition holds that orange flowers are omens of purity and innocence, as well as a sign of fertility and fruitfulness. The latter is a sentiment echoed among Spanish and Portuguese cultures, where women wear orange blossoms on their wedding day.

Orange blossom absolute has a heavy, sweet, rich, and energizing scent. Ahead of the heady, floral-animal notes, it may also sometimes take on a clean, fresh scent. Nowadays, orange blossom absolute is almost always blended with other essential oils as a natural fixative rather than a main note. And in doing so extending the fragrance of the original composition. You’d find the note in all sorts of fragrance types, ranging from ambers and chypres to your citruses and florals. It works particularly well with notes such as rose and jasmine, leading to complex fragrance profiles that range from indolicly floral to incredibly sweet.

Perhaps no other perfume brings out the orange blossom note more powerfully than Jo Malone London’s Orange Blossom Cologne, an iconic orange blossom perfume indirectly endorsed by the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton herself. This is a bright, uncomplicated orange scent, with a hint of citrus – what’s not to like? Another orange blossom perfume to try is Lush’s Orange Blossom. This is a pure, no-nonsense fragrance, featuring orange blossom absolute and undertones of closely related neroli, sandalwood, and rosewood that balance and complement each other perfectly. There’s also Lancome’s La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum, an elegant gourmand scent inspired by pleasure and joy in the simplest things in life. Taking that notion quite literally, the ‘simple things’ in this fragrance could well be referring to iris, jasmine, orange blossoms, and a whole host of delicious notes like vanilla, tonka, and patchouli. Last but not least, there’s Valentino’s Voce Viva Eau de Parfum, an orange blossom perfume for women that’s infused with warm, comforting woody notes. An elegant, beautiful, and airy scent that’s perfect for any occasion.

Stroll through the brightly hued orange blossoms in the front gardens and breathe in the sweet, intoxicating explosion of heavenly fragrance in the air; be that much closer to being on cloud nine when you pick up a bottle of orange blossom perfume from Dossier. With scents ranging from fresh, clean smells to rich, sensual aromas, we have something for everyone. And because we only work with the best-quality ingredients, you can feel good knowing that you’re not only smelling amazing, but also doing good by your skin. So don’t wait – find your next orange blossom fragrance today.