Reviews about Floris London Edwardian Bouquet

This fragrance caught my interest because it was repeatedly described as "sensual" and "animalistic" on another perfume website. It was said to be so intense that it was scary to wear it outside the house, as it was seen as a "passion". After studying its composition, I couldn't understand which note could create such sensations in a floral-woody fragrance (as it was classified on the manufacturer's website). I thought it could be musk. In general, deciphering this mystery led me to purchase the perfume.

Now, let's talk about the scent. I must clarify that it is a chypre fragrance and it hasn't fully developed yet. It starts with a piercing, damp, slightly indolic hyacinth (maybe they used natural hyacinth absolute in the composition), combined with bergamot and moss, which give a bitter-tart sensation of fresh greenery. Most likely, this indolic aspect is what creates the "animalistic" feeling mentioned in the reviews. It also adds a touch of retro and old-fashioned vibe (after all, it was created in 1901). However, the top notes fade quickly and transition directly into the base notes (sandalwood, patchouli, amber), without much development. Unfortunately, I don't detect any jasmine, rose, or ylang-ylang. The base, on the other hand, is slightly powdery, slightly sweet, and enveloping. It no longer has a pronounced retro vibe and it sounds soft and restrained. At this stage, the fragrance becomes very wearable and versatile.

In conclusion, to my nose, this is a classic chypre fragrance, which in its structure reminds me of Guerlain Mitsouko (1919, fruity chypre), Chanel No. 5 (1921, aldehydic-floral chypre), Yves Saint Laurent Y (1964, floral-fruity chypre), Christian Dior Miss Dior (1947 and 2011, floral chypre). It starts mossy (or aldehydic-mossy), green, citrusy, and fresh, and after its development, it becomes a soft floral (or fruity)-amber-patchouli base. The longevity is average for now, I can still smell a faint fragrance on my hair in the morning. The year of creation deserves respect, and I believe this perfume can be interesting for chypre lovers, but it's unlikely to capture the youth's attention. Like all chypres, it should be approached slowly, thoughtfully, and patiently, as befits a dignified Englishman of a certain age.