Top 10 Best Citrus Perfumes on Persolaise Love At First Scent episode 388

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[Samples of Tauer Orange Star, Guerlain Pamplelune, Eau De Guerlain, 4711, Frederic Malle Bigarade Concentree were obtained by me; the rest were provided by the brands. Persolaise is not affiliated in any way to any brands*, wholesalers, retailers or organisations involved with the fragrance industry. All reviews are entirely independent. Content is never 'sponsored' by any external agencies. Some reviews are based on samples provided by brands; others are based on samples obtained by the author. This has no bearing on the content of the reviews.]
Episode 388 of Love At First Scent
This was a KZbin Live broadcast streamed on Saturday 15th July 2023. Unscripted. Unedited. Unrehearsed.
In this episode, I presented my list of the Top 10 best citrus perfumes.
Introduction 0:00
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune 9:23
Hermes Eau D'Orange Verte 15:19
Goutal Eau D'Hadrien 16:27
Frederic Malle Bigarade Concentree 19:02
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria 22:46
Histoires De Parfums This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.6 27:34
Acqua Di Parma Chinotto Di Luguria 31:34
Odin 02 Owari 34:54
Guerlain Eau De Guerlain 37:54
Hermes Eau De Mandarine Ambree 40:50
Tauer Orange Star 43:33
4711 Original Eau De Cologne 47:27
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[@sharonlebond2188]

Thank you for doing a top-10 Citrus! The genre has so many facets and generates such conversation!

[@Persolaise]

I completely agree.

[@storkonstage]

Dear Persolaise, what a lovely holiday citrus special. Thank you so much. Citrus, especially lemon, is my favourite top note and I collect these lemon "happy makers" with love. I discovered Loewe Aire Fantasía, and that one blew me away. What an amazing citrus frag that turns woody floral but the lemon stays for a long time. In high heat superb. And I want to mention L'occitane Vervene. The freshest verbena perfume I know. Smells so realistic like real verbena leaves. I wish you a wonderful summer vacation and all the best. Greetings from Holland.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for these suggestions.

[@crystal3579]

Gorgeous shirt, Mr. Persolaise! Thank you for introducing me to numerous fine fragrances and perfumers. I hope that you and your family have a fantastic summer!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much. All the best to you too.

[@jcgillies]

After a very warm day in Amsterdam, this was so refreshing. I was wearing Synthetic Jungle and regretting not wearing Bergamot Calabria which is my summer work fragrance. Really enjoyed this episode, thank you for sharing the wonders of citrus. I look forward to your return after your well deserved break!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much indeed.

[@hannasampoli-nacianceno8669]

I love AA Bergamote Calabria! It smells soo fresh.🥰

[@Persolaise]

It really works well, doesn’t it.

[@nietzchec224]

Citrus is my most reached fragrance profile all year round even though I live in the PNW where it is mostly cold and raining. I love the Mandarin Basilic by Guerlain, Pomelo by Jo Loves and Sundazed. I have other citrusy perfumes but i tend to gravitate towards these. I am quite interested with Pamplelune now that you recommended it. Enjoy your holiday, Mr. P! I had a professor in uni and everybody calls her Ms. P.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching. I hope you like Pamplelune.

[@900miniatureponies]

One of my favourite citrus perfumes is by Broken Anatomy, called 'Chasing Memories'. A simple but perfect musk-bergamot, lightened up by orange blossom. So bright and uplifting, yet immediately soothing, calming. I use it to scent the room during therapeutic trauma related sessions with clients, often when they are stuck/processing in a heavy space, it often causes clients to breathe deeply and release, so the name is apt. I think aromatherapy is underutilized in the therapeutic-trauma and hospice context. Something I've been working on for a few years. It's an American brand, maybe hard to get in the UK, I would be happy to post a decant to you if you are interested.

[@Persolaise]

It sounds wonderful - thanks very much indeed for mentioning it.

[@nisimarie7779]

I love how you're using fragrance in the emotional/mental space. For me scent is the strongest anchor to a memory. There was a perfume I wore throughout my mother's and my first trip to Europe in 2016, and I still get an adrenaline rush when I smell it. Every night I went to bed with those "pre-field trip jitters" like in school, so I'm not surprised the same perfume still elicits a Pavlovian response in me.

[@angelajuneholmes4933]

I’m so sad that I missed this final live of the season . A Great video as always and a nice sign off with summer citrus scents . Great choices and fabulous shirt too . Have a wonderful summer break and enjoy your time with Madame Persolaise and your family. Thank you for all of your content and look forward to your return. 😃🥰xx

[@Persolaise]

Many thanks to you, Angela.

[@a2zin125]

Can't go wrong w/ citrus in summer. Since you disqualified Diorella and Cristalle for reasons I happen to agree with, then I will nominate a discontinued Molton Brown I adore (Bushukan), and Atelier Cologne's Orange Sanguine. Have a wonderful summer break; your fan base will be here salivating for more reviews upon your return. ❤🙏

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much indeed.

[@mirisch2771]

I love everything about this list!! Thank you so much! A suggestion for part two is "Which citrus perfume we really wore in summer" or "What came first the citrus or the cleaning product" 🤣 All the best for the summer!

[@Persolaise]

Great ideas - thank you.

[@240type]

When I was young (in the 1950s and 60s), my mother had two fragrances - 4711 and Chanel No. 5 (I think the later may have been given to her by my father). I'm not sure she ever even wore them. I LOATHED 4711, and still do to this day. It was all rather sad, actually. She was one of those starchy Scottish types who thought make-up or perfume (or, for that matter, pierced ears) made you "cheap". *Sigh*. Thankfully, I had a boyfriend in my late teens who introduced me to lovely scents - although Madame Rochas was probably a bit heavy for an 18-year-old!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for sharing this. And I’m sure MR worked extremely well on you.

[@conniemckenney]

I want to thank you for the review on Pampelune. I never thought I like citrus notes, but after your review I decided to try it and I LOVE IT???

[@Persolaise]

Wonderful. Thanks for watching.

[@sanjapajovic8483]

I'm not that much for (lemony) citruses as intended by this video. I like citruses' other facets. I do wear E. D. Guerlain and Hadrien often though. Note to Mr. P: you'll reach more often for them if you have (bunch of) bottles scattered in several places around your home - you pick them up when you're there. If they're all in one place - much less. This is my experience. For those interested in Hermès' Mandarin Ambreè - I love it. Not your usual Ellena, not your usual citrus. Its almost candied (*ambrèe") mandarine, but because it's Ellena - it's perfectly balanced. My citrus would be ouside the parameters of the video - E. D. Hermes (leather), Diorella (BEST OF THEM ALL), Citron Noir (a killer woody, non favorite of Mr. P - he'll come around😎 Wearing C. Noir and having a cool peppery gin&tonic is all the mood). Have a great summer everyone !

[@Persolaise]

Diorella is utter heaven. Thanks for watching.

[@tinamanske2865]

I love that 4711 story! And I love the fact that 4711 gets its fair share of praise in the community. People that are no fragheads here in Germany often dismiss it as being a grandma scent. But oh, the memories. Have a wonderful summer break!

[@Persolaise]

It really is an all-time classic, right? That said... I'd love to be able to smell the 1980s version again.

[@ruthdwinger4887]

Have a great summer break, Look forward to summer and citrus choices from the south of Australia where warm woody are my choice right now. Look forward to your return.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much indeed.

[@ipurvi]

Bigrade Concentree really needs to get talked about more. Love how it feels fresh with weight.

[@Persolaise]

Absolutely. I’ve been wearing - and loving - it today.

[@bonniel4325]

Thanks for your wonderful descriptions. My favorite citrus fragrance is Cristalle Eau Verte. Sadly they're discontinuing it. O de Lancome was another nice one back in the day. And No5 Eau Premiere has that heavenly orangey top note that makes me so happy when I first spray it on. Fun video!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@liselotteamblat6953]

I live and fear both the moment where we have a frenzy of videos from Dariush, meaning he'll go a'd when he returns it will be the end of summer. Which is kind of amazing in a way, this channel is at the same time dedicated to scents but through time ! I love all these recommendations, know or own some, love also Mandarin Basilic by Guerlain, Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur by Cartier, Ô de Lancôme, Eau Dynamisante by Clarins, Cope together by Mugler and so on and so forth. Great work. Let's all have a wonderful summer, away or not.

[@Persolaise]

Wishing you all the very best too. Thanks for writing.

[@user-qg1zn7qn7w]

Gorge selection. Will to get 4711. Wishing you a great summer. Smelling fab.x

[@Persolaise]

All the best to you too.

[@lynnleglaire4819]

Have a wonderful summer holiday! Thank you for all the great videos! 4711 is indeed a necessary family stable. ❤️

[@Persolaise]

And thank you so much for watching.

[@240type]

😂😂😂 I have no doubt you meant "staple". (The image is pretty entertaining.) Damn autocorrect...

[@jura_rose]

Azemour Les Orangers by Parfum D'Empire may have my favourite citrus note. Really zesty and you can feel the bursts of butter juice spraying the air as you peel through the pith. I adore it.

[@Persolaise]

Ah yes, I seem to remember enjoying that one too.

[@stefanoorsini4178]

Great review. I also quite like Azemour les Orangers from PdE

[@Persolaise]

Yes, that’s another good one. Thanks for watching.

[@aromafromheaven]

Wonderful stream and picks

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@Brady95]

Awesome list as always

[@Persolaise]

Many thanks for watching.

[@christiecruzxo2841]

That shirt is GIVING ❤! We love a man who can accessorize. Thanks for all your informative videos I hope you and your family enjoy your summer ☀️

[@lucianac4388]

I agree that is a great looking shirt!!!

[@aleksandraciprijanovic6968]

Best dressed person on KZbin ❤

[@Persolaise]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Persolaise]

Ha! Thank you 😂

[@gintonique2387]

And thank you so much for including this absolute classic! My granny always had a splash bottle in her handbag, like so many other (mostly elder) ladies! Which does not mean at all that it shall be seen as an old lady scent, just a bit old fashioned, but yet so charming!

[@Persolaise]

Nothing wrong with being an old lady.

[@gintonique2387]

@@Persolaise Yes indeed! 😀 Thank you!

[@wevegotafileonyou]

Thank you for the selection. Huge fan of the of "cologne du coq" and also many AdP (Chinotto, Bergamotto La Spugnatura and my favorite : Note di Colonia I with its amazing violet/patchouli/woody background)

[@Persolaise]

Thank YOU very much for watching.

[@jackburton4484]

Enjoy your well deserved time off ! See you in September 🙌🏻👋

[@Persolaise]

Thank you 🙏

[@jom6829]

AA Orange Soleia is one of my favourite citrus scents. Have a wonderful break and look forward to seeing you in September.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much indeed. All the best to you too.

[@JennyWhite945]

This is really fascinating for me. Even though my name might suggest otherwise, I'm actually German. We pronounce the perfume as "siebenundvierzig elf," which translates to "forty seven eleven" in English. I remember it from my childhood; we affectionately called it the "granny perfume" and used its refreshers to clean our hands after eating grilled chicken. Now, I see it in a new light and have even ordered a bottle. It's funny to think that my teenage self, who loved "Joop Le Bain," would be so surprised by this! 😂

[@Persolaise]

Thank you so much for this. Let me know what you think of the current version.

[@kodama20]

4711 is so nostalgic for me. It reminds me of my Austrian grandparents and there always being a bottle in the fridge for a delightful misting to cool down with in the summer.

[@Persolaise]

I keep meaning (and forgetting) to store mine in the fridge. Thanks for the reminder.

[@lapetitepianiste2783]

Hello Mr. Persolaise. I’m new to your channel and really enjoy your videos. Could you make an episode about top 10 tea perfumes please? Or maybe top 10 perfumes with dominant tea notes? Thank you so much!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for watching. I’ll see what I can do, but tea is very difficult to pull off well in perfume.

[@dave21802180]

I am intrigued by the Hermes Mandarine Ambre sounds incredible. I need to find a way to try it!

[@Persolaise]

It’s worth seeking out.

[@alityke]

The lemoniest lemon scent I know is Alvarez Gomez Ague de Colonia Concentrada. The bath & body products are to die for too. It fades more orange blossom than neroli & the aromatics are tiny bit players there to spin the luscious lemon onto her next partners. I buy the standard cologne version in 900ml bottles & use in the laundry. Something I learnt from a Spanish friend. There is another cologne called Nenuco aimed at children. Again I use it in winter laundry. My bedding always smells of line dried summer

[@Persolaise]

Oooh, something for me to try to find. Thank you.

[@user-md8of9yj1d]

Mancera mint lemon 🍋 oud ...there's no mint all lemon bomb it's very strong and my only lemony scent

[@pendafen7405]

Thank you for answering my question so fairly and comprehensively🙏looking forward to dipping my toe back into citrus, beginning with the Pamplemousse you've introduced so temptingly..

[@Persolaise]

And thank YOU for watching.

[@gunnar368]

Maybe a fun idea for a series on this channel. Try to describe the DNA of a Brand. What makes Chanel Chanel or Amouage Amouage and so on. Maybe it's silly and unnecessary.

[@Persolaise]

Actually, I really like that idea, and I’ve thought of doing something similar in the past, but I’m not sure how different it would be from my Best Of Brand videos.

[@gunnar368]

@@Persolaise You do try to find a common thread in the best of brands videos, but do you also compare how each brand for instance does a Rose fragrance or a Frankincense one? For instance, is Orange Star clearly a Tauer citrus or could it also have been a Goutal one? In some cases of perfumer has a strong preference for an ingredient like Quentin Bisch with akigalawood. If he works for a well-known brand that has their own strong DNA, will he have to tone down that preference to match the brands aesthetics? Some brands give perfumers more freedom than others I guess. I think what I want to know is: do brands have key ingredients or accords independent of a perfumer? In other words, I’m wondering if brands have a “Guerlinade” that colour each fragrance.

[@leandronicolas8848]

Please one for Best Patchoulis! 🙏

[@Persolaise]

That’s been done 😉 persolaise.com/2020/12/top-10-best-patchouli-perfumes-2020.html

[@ninabegnini1808]

I remember being handed hand wipes on an Alitalia flight going to Italy from Australia when I was around 8 years old - priceless! 😊

[@ninabegnini1808]

4711 hand wipes I mean

[@Persolaise]

Oh wow -- that must have been special.

[@Greenignitor]

Probably coming out of the left field here, but have you tried Light Blue Forever? Hands down the most photorealistic grapefruit note that was bottled in a parfume.

[@Persolaise]

I should try to seek it out -- thank you.

[@gintonique2387]

4711 is pronounced as follows: siebenundvierzig elf. Greetings from Cologne, Germany! 😀

[@Persolaise]

Thank you!

[@emkeane2756]

Thoughts on The Zoo’s Smile & Shine and Penhaligon’s Orange Blossom?

[@Persolaise]

I love Orange Blossom.

[@user-md8of9yj1d]

Nishane oo long cha is my citrus 🍊 bomb any others that smell better are probably on this video 📸😉🔥

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@user-md8of9yj1d]

@@Persolaise awesome list 💕

[@andrewpayne3298]

Guerlain pamplelune

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@ThierryChanton]

And nothing about this gorgeous Perfumer H "Bergamote" ?

[@Persolaise]

Not for this video, I'm afraid. Thanks for watching.

[@gunnar368]

I would like to know what you think of La Botanique collection of L'Artisan Parfumeur.

[@Persolaise]

I think I may have reviewed some of them in the past, but perhaps we should revisit them.

[@gunnar368]

@@Persolaise I think you did one or two. They don't get a lot of attention in general. Oh well, so many releases.

[@lucianac4388]

The lady who cleans around here takes great pride in choosing cleaning products herself and expects us to compliment the scent every time she gets a new one. We are currently enjoying Doce Vida Perfumado 😂😂 not as good as it sounds Happy holidays!!!🎉 Thank you for all your lovely videos

[@Persolaise]

Ah, well, at least she’s making an effort. Thanks for watching.

[@More13Feen]

I am from a german speaking country and I agree that most citrus scents make me think of cleaning products. Especialy since my pregnancy and having corona. Most citrus notes smell funky or cheap to me. Sold a lot of scents I used to love. 😅

[@Persolaise]

Oh dear, that’s a shame. Maybe this video gave you some ideas for trying a few new ones.

[@More13Feen]

@@Persolaise definitly ❤️

[@ioanam549]

❤

[@Persolaise]

😊

[@sisterparfums]

Today A other splash 💦 🏊‍♂️ and a other Video waiting for me … Sun.. water .. perfume …what else ? 😍

[@Persolaise]

Many thanks for watching.

[@rudyrpisetijo1579]

Perhaps you'd hundreds of frags, but still you did back up severals. Pls share with us.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@cortneyperfume_madness480]

Loving your shirt! Sexy!❤

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.