Hi Posse crew, Recently I grabbed this Creed Fleurissimo decant from Surrender to Chance (yes, they are my friends). For some reason I thought it was DCd. NOPE! It’s still available. Even FragranceNet has it for a decent price (not affiliated).
Also, with the Northern Hemisphere spring. Here’s a floral beauty that may have slipped your mind. It’s definitely time for something pretty and verdant.
Fleurissimo by Creed
Creed gives these featured accords:
Top: Mandarin, Violet Leaves, Bergamot
Heart: Tuberose, Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli
Base: Orris, Sandalwood, Cedarwood
Fleurissimo opens up a soapy floral with greenery. It’s fresh, cool and crisp. Just like walking into a florist. White flowers, jasmine especially, and torn leaves. I’m very surprised there’s no mention of bulbs because I smell narcissus and hyacinth.
For such a pretty fragrance Fleurissimo is also quite hefty. It has excellent diffusion and really changes the air around me for the first hour. When I went outside to get a coffee, coming back into my office it was very pronounced. Interestingly, though it is very fragrant, it doesn’t feel pugnacious.
Through the heart I’m getting very specific nods to Patou Joy. It’s not the same but it does share a feeling of springlike joyfulness. That rich floral explosion.
Dry down is iris, a softly woods/laundry musk wash, flashes of green and remnants of white flowers. Good longevity too, though you’ll probably need a top up to keep it bouncing at lunch and into the afternoon.
Yes, Fleurissimo is aimed at women but it smells mighty fine on a guy.
Did you ever smell Fleurissimo?
Portia xx