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The Roger & Gallet Fleur d'Osmanthus Wellbeing Fragrant Water 100ml belongs to the Fragrant Wellbeing Water collection, a series that invites us to experience fragrance differently. Its creations contain natural plant extracts, selected by top perfumers, and according to the brand have virtues linked to physical and mental well-being.
The large 100ml bottle is for those who have already fallen in love with osmanthus and want to make it a daily habit: a signature fragrance waiting by the sink or in the bedroom dresser drawer.
Osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans) is an evergreen shrub originating from East Asia, particularly China, where it has been cultivated for centuries. Its flowers are tiny, white, cream or golden, and bloom mainly in autumn. Although they are small, they emit a scent that can fill an entire garden.
In China, osmanthus flowers are used to flavor tea, sweets, and wine. In perfumery, it is valued as one of the most precious and expensive flowers, because it requires a vast amount of flowers to produce a little extract. Its scent is often described as fruity, with notes reminiscent of peach, along with a distinct, almost leathery warmth. It is a flower, but not the usual 'bouquet', which is why it stands out.
The Fleur d'Osmanthus is a fragrant water (eau parfumée), with a light texture that allows it to be sprayed effortlessly. Its composition is based on alcohol, water, and fragrance, as shown in the list of ingredients.
The French house, founded in 1862, sees nature as its raw material and inspiration, and avoids anything superfluous so that the raw material itself can be heard clearly. This minimalist approach is perfectly suited to a flower as expressive as osmanthus, which does not need much to shine.
For those seeking a floral fragrance that is unlike any other. For those who are tired of the classic roses and jasmines and want a more fruity, velvety version. It is also a nice choice for autumn days, the time when the plant itself blooms, but also for those who love Asian tea ceremonies and want to bring this mood into their everyday life.
The brand's suggested method is simple and pleasant. Spray in front of you so that a light perfume cloud forms and walk through it. The droplets gently fall on the skin and hair, and osmanthus envelops you with a sense of rejuvenation.
Those who want osmanthus to last beyond the shower can complement it with the corresponding Roger & Gallet foams and milks, creating their own ritual.
As a flower, it reminds one of peach and apricot, with a gentle warmth at the end. It is floral but also fruity.
No. As a fragrant water, it has a light intensity, leaves a soft trail, and can be refreshed throughout the day without becoming heavy.
Especially, since it is the season when osmanthus blooms, but it is also worn pleasantly all year round.
Yes, the collection is designed so that each fragrance suits a different mood of the day.
Yes, the Fleur d'Osmanthus is also available in a 30ml bottle, while the 100ml is for daily use at home.
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