L'Erbolario 2013 EDP

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Ortensia

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L'Erbolario Ortensia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Ortensia opens with Hydrangea, Rose, Jasmine, and Violet, settles into a heart of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Iris, Vanilla, and Clean Musk. L'Erbolario's Ortensia carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive yet delightful, Ortensia is a powdery floral that splits opinion. Some find it a soft, ethereal spring dream; others get baby wipes. If you loved Moschino L'Eau Cheap and Chic, this could be your new affordable obsession.
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  • Delicate
  • Powdery
  • Floral
  • Romantic
  • Clean
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Ortensia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

With moderate longevity and sillage, this scent is suitable for close encounters, making it good for casual wear and dates. Its soft, clean floral nature isn't overpowering for the office, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events or the freshness for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Ortensia opens with a unique, almost camphor-like powdery sharpness from the hydrangea, blended with sweet rose, jasmine, and violet. As it settles, a soft, creamy heliotrope emerges, mingling with a touch of spicy coriander and green artemisia. The dry down is a comforting embrace of clean musk, warm vanilla, and earthy iris, creating a delicate yet persistent floral symphony.

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