Oriza L. Legrand 1913 EDP

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Les Tourterelles de Zelmis

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Oriza L. Legrand Les Tourterelles de Zelmis is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1913. Les Tourterelles de Zelmis opens with Pepper and Ivy, settles into a heart of Geranium, Peony, and Grasse Rose Absolute, and dries down to a base of Rose and Saffron. Oriza L. Legrand's Les Tourterelles de Zelmis carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This isn't your grandma's rose; it's a bold, slightly melancholic, and deeply romantic floral that splits opinions but offers a truly unique, vintage experience for those who get it.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Feminine
  • Energetic
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Les Tourterelles de Zelmis Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ivy51%
Pepper49%
Heartas listed
Grasse Rose Absolute38%
Geranium34%
Peony28%
Baseas listed
Rose67%
Saffron33%

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 Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it suitable for date nights and formal events without being overwhelming. The vintage rose character feels a bit too dramatic for casual wear or sport, but could work for a creative office environment.

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

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

Imagine a deep, blood-red rose, not freshly picked but at the peak of its voluptuous life, just before it wilts. The initial burst of pepper and green ivy gives way to a full-bodied heart of geranium and Grasse rose, dense and almost waxy. The drydown settles into a darker, spiced rose with a hint of earthy saffron, creating a rich, antique character that's far from a sweet, airy floral.

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