Eau d'Orange Verte by Hermes
Though there are more nuanced and complicated scents, the Hermes classic Eau d’orange Verte always brightens my day a little bit in whatever form: soap, fragrance, etc.. If I had to pick something and stick to it (which is a hard task!) this would be on the very shortlist. Also, fragrance descriptions are amazing. Here’s the writeup from the brand: “The founding cologne, created by Françoise Caron in 1979 and inspired by the smell of undergrowth moist with morning dew, Eau d’orange verte has since asserted itself as an emblem of HERMÈS, standing out by its distinctive freshness. Conceived as an explosion of citrus notes, orange plays the principal role supported by zest and leaves, lemon, mandarin, mint, and blackcurrant bud. The fragrance reveals its complexity in a unique sillage composed of oak moss and patchouli.” (CJN)
$83.09