Fleur de Source by Shu Uemura bottle
Shu Uemura

Fleur de Source

4.1/5 · 12 votes Unisex 2008
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.7/5
Sillage3.5/5
Day71
Night29
Spring100
Summer57
Fall14
Winter0
Our take

Papyrus and anise open this composition with a dry, herbal bite that immediately signals a fragrance built for movement and open air. Lemon and lavender soften the edges without turning sweet, creating a crisp start that feels bright rather than refreshing in a watery way. The opening is green and woody, leaning into the aromatic accord with a clarity that suits someone who wants a scent that stays close to the skin and feels like part of the environment rather than a layer on top of it.

The heart brings jasmine and orange blossom into that herbal frame, but they do not dominate. Instead, they add a white floral lift that keeps the profile from becoming too austere. Basil and coriander in the base pull it back toward the kitchen garden, reinforcing the herbal and fresh spicy accords. It is a fragrance for the person who spends a Saturday morning with windows open and sleeves rolled up, tending to plants or writing at a table bathed in sun. It suits a clean, linen-shirt mood and will feel out of place in heavy evening clothes or closed, dim rooms.

It is composed by Jacques Fiori, and the blend feels intentional in its restraint. The leather accord sits quietly in the background, giving the citrus and herbs a faintly rugged spine. This is not a perfume for a night out or a formal event. It is for a balcony at midday, where the air smells of crushed leaves and warm stone.

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