UPDATE 2nd March 2021
I guess something like this was bound to happen sooner or later: it looks as though, on this occasion, the YouTube gremlins have well and truly devoured episode 167. The broadcast is nowhere to be found! Sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. I’m not sure what’s gone wrong, and I just hope no other videos suffer a similar fate. If you’re wondering what L’Occitane Osmanthus is like, please scroll down to the final paragraph of this post.
For episode 167 of Love At First Scent, I turned to a new perfume from a brand that doesn’t get a great deal of attention in perfume discussions: L’Occitane Osmanthus. You know the drill — you can watch the video above, or by clicking on this link: L’Occitane Osmanthus review.
Those seeking an accurate representation of the eponymous blossom will almost certainly be disappointed with L’Occitane’s effort. Those after yet another burst of shampoo-musky pleasantness will be delighted. Although the scent doesn’t quite deliver the goods it promises, the broadcast generated an interesting discussion about the best osmanthus perfumes out there, so please do watch it if you’re interested in exploring this particular note. High on people’s lists was, unsurprisingly, Hermes Osmanthe Yunnan (by Jean-Claude Ellena) but several other suggestions were made too.
Persolaise
[L’Occitane Osmanthus review based on a sample of eau de parfum provided by the brand in 2021.]
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Thanks for the review. Since my trip in SE Asia, I ve been in love with Osmanthus.
I launched myself in an Osmanthus perfume collection to recreate the memory. Many Osmanthus perfumes are too sweet, too citrus or I can barely detect the osmanthus.
So far, the best to my nose is Pluie d Osmanthe from Absolument Parfumeur.
Thanks for writing, LB. I’ll have to try to seek out that scent.