Olyssia by Sylvaine Delacourte bottle
Sylvaine Delacourte

Olyssia

4.0/5 · 231 votes Feminine 2019
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity2.8/5
Sillage2.7/5
Day100
Night22
Spring99
Summer94
Fall48
Winter20
Our take

Olyssia opens with a bright, almost brittle burst of bitter orange and petitgrain, the citrus so sharp it feels like the first snap of a fresh green twig. The heart unfolds a creamy orange blossom and jasmine, but this is no heady tropical white floral; the cardamom and mandarin keep it lifted, almost aromatic, while a soft musk and sandalwood settle underneath like a worn linen shirt left in the sun. The dry down is a whisper of vetiver and warm spice, but honestly, the whole affair is a fleeting breeze. With longevity barely scraping three hours and sillage that stays firmly in your own personal bubble, this is a fragrance that evaporates faster than a spring morning. It feels natural and delicately constructed, leaning niche in its restraint but accessible in its sweetness. The overall character is best captured as a single white flower petal drifting across a sun-warmed terracotta tile. This is for the woman who wants a soft, clean scent for daytime errands or a gentle workday, and who reapplies with pleasure. Skip it if you crave projection or all-day presence. Wear it in the crisp air of spring, when the world is just waking up. But is a scent that lasts only an hour really worth the ritual?

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