01/20/2012
Sherapop
1239 Reviews
Sherapop
Rooibos Neroli
Love & Toast MANDARIN TEA opens with a fresh burst of neroli and orange blossom. A propos: although "neroli" and "orange blossom" refer to the same plant and are often used interchangeably in casual parlance about perfumes, the former essence is apparently derived from steam distillation, while the latter is solvent distracted. The two notes are listed separately on the bottle.
Anyway, after a couple of minutes the rooibos note comes through with a bit of vaguely reddish fruitiness, which is apparently pomegranate. Since I happen to love the dark intensity of neroli, the moderating effect of the herbal tea and fruit is not all that welcome to my nose, but I think that this might be a good combination for those who generally find straight neroli to be too overpowering.
Overall, I'd say that MANDARIN TEA is a pleasant fragrance. Not at all bitter or sharp, this is a natural-smelling, relatively light spring- or summertime scent with a gentle demeanor. More floral than fruity, but nonetheless a fruity-floral (not citrus) fragrance.
Anyway, after a couple of minutes the rooibos note comes through with a bit of vaguely reddish fruitiness, which is apparently pomegranate. Since I happen to love the dark intensity of neroli, the moderating effect of the herbal tea and fruit is not all that welcome to my nose, but I think that this might be a good combination for those who generally find straight neroli to be too overpowering.
Overall, I'd say that MANDARIN TEA is a pleasant fragrance. Not at all bitter or sharp, this is a natural-smelling, relatively light spring- or summertime scent with a gentle demeanor. More floral than fruity, but nonetheless a fruity-floral (not citrus) fragrance.
