Neroli Sauvage

Neroli Sauvage arrives as a deliberate contradiction: a fragrance that refuses the predictable sweetness of its floral heart by anchoring itself in sharp, almost aggressive citrus. The opening volley of neroli, bergamot, and bitter orange creates an initial impression of brightness that feels more Mediterranean morning than perfumed luxury—think the zest stripped directly from the fruit rather than its distilled essence. What makes this scent genuinely compelling is how the vervain and lemon weave through this citrus foundation with a distinctly herbal, almost medicinal quality, preventing any slide into the cloying territory where white florals typically venture.

This is a fragrance for those who view florals not as romantic declarations but as botanical facts. The orange blossom heart doesn't bloom into a creamy, indolic hum; instead, it seems almost constrained, acting more as a delicate bridge between the citrus intensity above and the animalic warmth below. That ambergris base is the secret weapon—earthy and vaguely warm, it catches the orange blossom's brightness and diffuses it, creating a subtle amber-tinged drydown that suggests sophistication rather than sensuality.