Edwardian Bouquet

Edwardian Bouquet by Floris is a feminine-leaning eau de toilette from 1901 in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot, hyacinth and mandarin, moves into jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang and dries down to amber, musk, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood. Expect around 5 hours of wear, and it projects softly.

Notes, explained

Opening

Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Hyacinth Cold, green, watery floral. Smells like early spring.
Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.

Heart

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.

Dry-down

Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.

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