Molinard 2017 EDP

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Fleur d'Oranger

by Mathieu Nardin

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Molinard Fleur d'Oranger is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Mathieu Nardin. Fleur d'Oranger opens with Bergamot, Cypress, Lavender, and Fig, settles into a heart of Petitgrain, Neroli, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk and Orange Blossom. Molinard's Fleur d'Oranger carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This budget-friendly orange blossom is a bit of a mixed bag; some rave about its creamy drydown, while others find it too fleeting or just a bit bland. If you’re after a pure, unassuming neroli hit, it’s worth a punt, but don't expect fireworks.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Feminine
  • Soft
Fleur d'Oranger 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 Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its clean, fresh, and subtle character, coupled with many noting mediocre projection and longevity, makes it an ideal fit for office or casual wear where it won't be overpowering. It's too understated for formal events and lacks the intensity for a romantic date, though it's perfectly suitable for relaxed daytime activities.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

It opens with a bright, tart burst of bergamot and a touch of something green and herbal, like snapped cypress twigs or fresh fig leaves. This quickly settles into a heart of delicate neroli and pristine white florals - a clean, slightly soapy orange blossom that feels both classic and comforting. A subtle musk underpins the whole affair, keeping it soft and skin-close.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September


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