Orange Blossom
Fragrance notes
Character
Orange Blossom by Lush opens like a fistful of fresh petals crushed in the palm, a bright, almost tart burst of African orange flower and neroli that feels lifted straight from a sunlit grove. As it settles, the beeswax and ylang-ylang creep in, softening the citrus into something honeyed and slightly furry, with a whisper of sandalwood and rosewood lending a creamy, woody anchor. The overall picture is a Saturday morning at a local flower market, the air thick with cut stems, sticky nectar, and the warm, drowsy hum of bees.
This is a natural-feeling floral, unabashedly sweet but not syrupy, with a subtle animalic edge from the beeswax that keeps it from being a mere soap. It wears like a fresh, intimate scent, though the numbers tell the real story: longevity is a mere whisper at 2.95 out of five, and sillage hovers shyly around 2.85. You will need to reapply if you want it to last through lunch, and it stays close to the skin, a personal bubble rather than a room-filling announcement.
It shines brightest in spring and summer, perfect for a daytime stroll or a brunch where you want to smell like a living garden. Those who love photorealistic, unapologetically sunny florals will adore it. Skip it if you crave projection or heavy, tenacious scents, as this one evaporates before the evening begins. After all, what use is a perfect orange blossom if it vanishes before you even reach the restaurant?
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