Neroli Oranger by Matiere Premiere

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So, we've finally arrived at the finale. 

Neroli Oranger is the last fragrance in the Matiere Premiere discovery set and it is nothing mystical to discover, but a fragrance of "you get what you see" quality". A quality, I will always consider a staple part of the house of Matiere Premiere.

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Neroli Oranger opens with a burst of orange blossom, the scent is both sweet and fresh. Developing on the skin, the fragrance lives up to its name, which is a very realistic neroli scent with orange blossom. The ylang-ylang sweetens this floral fragrance and makes it perfect for the upcoming Springtime.

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Just as almost any Matiere Premiere perfume, Neroli Oranger is very linear and doesn't reveal any secrets or surprises after oxidation. Though I do not like florals, unless they are woven into a gourmand or woody fragrance, I can appreciate the quality of the floral notes. They smell clean, real and fresh, as if walking down a neroli and orange blossom orchard. 

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Neroli Oranger leaves me at a loss for words as did all the other linear Matiere Premiere fragrances. The simplicity of the fragrances can be put into a few sentences without leaving anything out. You truly get what you see, which I really appreciate in fragrances, but if I have to be completely honest, I need that niche kick. An element that knocks the fragrance off its balance. Gives it an edge. A spice. A feeling of mystery.

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Neroli Oranger rounds off my experience with the house of Matiere Premiere nicely. A pleasant venture through different olfactory families, few surprises along the way, but all in all at a steady pace.