Fleurissimo

Fleurissimo by Creed is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 1956 in the luxury price tier. It opens with mandarin, violet leaf and bergamot, moves into tuberose, jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang and neroli and dries down to orris root, sandalwood and cedarwood. Expect around 6 hours of wear, and it projects softly.

Notes, explained

Opening

Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Violet Leaf Crisp, watery green with a metallic edge. Cool rather than fresh.
Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.

Heart

Tuberose Creamy, waxy and enormous. The loudest white flower.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Neroli Distilled orange blossom. Green, soapy and elegant.

Dry-down

Orris Root Iris root aged for years. Buttery, powdery, unmistakably refined.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.

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