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Fragrance / 2021

Olfactum

Hesperides

Name: Hesperides
Brand: Olfactum
Rating: 7.1 (1 reviews)

UNISEX

7.1/ 101 rating

FloralCitrusWoody

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Fragrance / 2021

Olfactum

Hesperides

UNISEX

7.1/ 101 rating

FloralCitrusWoody

Green

Earthy

Released: 2021
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Barry Southers
Origin: Unknown

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Recorded notes

Bergamot Orange Blossom Grapefruit Oakmoss Benzoin Patchouli Coriander Blackcurrant Cypress White Musk Italian Mandarin Orange Blue Cypress Black Spruce Hemlock Fir Cassis Hemlock Italian Mandarin

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Citrus

Woody

Green

Earthy

aromatic

fresh spicy

soft spicy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears

Performance

Seasons

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Audience skew

Male100%
Female0%
Unisex0%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

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7.1/10

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1 rating

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About Olfactum

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The people behind the scent

The perfumers

Barry Southers

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Frequently asked

What does Hesperides by Olfactum smell like?+

Hesperides by Olfactum features notes of Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Grapefruit, Oakmoss, and Benzoin. The overall character is floral, citrus, woody.

What are the notes in Hesperides?+

The notes in Hesperides include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Grapefruit, Oakmoss, Benzoin, and Patchouli.

Is Hesperides for men or women?+

Hesperides by Olfactum is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created Hesperides?+

Hesperides was created by Barry Southers for Olfactum.

When was Hesperides released?+

Hesperides by Olfactum was launched in 2021.

What fragrances are similar to Hesperides?+

Fragrances similar to Hesperides include Hesperia by Sigilli, Hesperides by Maese Pau, Jardins de Babel Hesperides by Arno Sorel, L'EAU DES HESPÉRIDES EAU DE TOILETTE by Diptyque, based on shared notes and scent profile.

Hesperides by Olfactum is a Citrus fragrance for women and men. Hesperides was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Barry Southers. The fragrance features Benzoin, Bergamot, Black Spruce, Cypress, Cassis, Coriander, Grapefruit, Italian Mandarin, Hemlock, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and White Musk. According to which ancient Greek legend you subscribe to, Hesperides was either the name of a garden housed with sacred golden apples, or the group of supernatural beings charged to watch over them. Regardless, the lore of the Hesperides is still alive and well. Some follow the line of thought that "golden apples" were actually oranges. We took that idea and ran with it. This tribute to the divine trio of the sunset is sunny, bright, zesty, green and citrusy. Hesperides opens with Zesty Grapefruit. I mean Citrus spray Zesty. I pick up the spray, the juicy fruit and the peel. As the Grapefruit settles it aligns with Bergamot and Mandarin. There’s also a light Orange Blossom presence as if it’s been caught on a gentle breeze. In the heart the Citrus backs off giving way to Woodiness. It’s at this point that the composition mimics a Grapefruit Orchard. My guess is that the Woodiness is coming from a mix of Patchouli and Cassis, with Coriander and Oak Moss offering a touch of texture. There’s not a big transition to the drydown. It basically softens through the rest of the wearing, forming this nice, fluffy, airy Lemon treat. I think the reason I’m so drawn to this fragrance is because it feels like a slice of life and I have a real appreciation for fragrances that are able to do that. Who wouldn’t like to wear a Fragrance that transports them to a lovely Citrus Orchard on a sunny day? My hats off to Barry for creating another special one.