Niche Perfume Review: Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger Figue Fruitée, Tubereuse Rosée, Jasmine Révé, Bergamote Boisée, and Lavande Ombrée + Collection Inédits Draw

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Virginie and Antoine Roux started the perfume company Au Pays de la Fleur D’Oranger in 1998. The Roux family has been a pillar in the Grasse perfume industry for generations; Antoine’s grandfather was the flower commissioner to the perfume factories. A terrible frost in 1956 decimated the bitter orange groves, and one of the few survivors of that heartbreak stands proudly in the Roux family garden. Virginie and Antoine have carried on the tradition of cultivation of the regional flowers and trees of Grasse used in perfumery: rose, jasmine, lavender, fig, lemon, violet, and the bitter orange blossom that reigns supreme. In developing their own perfume line, with perfumer Jean Claude Gigodot, they have created a link from their heritage to their present and future. In 2013, they released their Collection les Inédites, consisting of Figue Fruitée, Jasmine Révé, Tubereuse Rosée, Bergamote Boisée, and Lavande Ombrée.

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Fig by Jennifer Howard

Figue Fruitée may be my new favorite fig perfume. It is fruity and delicious, with a good dollop of the trademark milky quality fig is known for, but lifted up with citrus and greenery. Cedar adds a bit of spicy wood and warmth. I especially love the lightly sugary drydown, made touch naughty by a little bit of leather. Fans of fig scents will need this one in their collection, because it’s quite unique, fun and easy to wear.

Notes: Fig, grapefruit, lime, green notes, cedar, musk, leather, candied notes

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Tian Yee by Chris Cramer for Vogue China February 2013

The very first thing that hits my nose when I apply Tubereuse Rosée is a vivid waxy tuberose, a deluxe, momentary rush to the islands. But then my nose detects something different: it’s a rose. Combining tuberose and rose creates a bit of an olfactory uproar. The dewy innocence of roses, which smell their sweetest at dawn, is merged with the humid aroma of the tuberose, which is most aromatic at night. It works surprisingly well, and the perfume is quite fun to sniff as it develops. The sillage keeps the tuberose on top; closer to the wrist, the blend is fascinating.

Notes: Tuberose, rose, ylang-ylang, musk, vanilla, sandalwood

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Mandy Tsuang

Jasmin Révé is a tease. It opens sugary and light, a shining example of innocence, like a uniformed schoolgirl just as she leaves the house, blouse buttoned and skirt just below her knee, her face freshly scrubbed. By the time she gets to school, though, her skirt has been rolled to mid-thigh, her top two buttons are undone, and there is a kiss of red on her lips. This perfume performs a similar trick, becoming darker and a touch more indiolic as it starts to bloom on skin. The vanilla adds a touch of sweetness that reminds me of the crunch of the torched top of a crème brulée. Still innocent at heart, but definitely willing to show a little leg, this is one of the most satisfying jasmine scents I have smelled in a while.

Jasmine, orange blossom, heliotrope, rose, musk, vanilla, sandalwood

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Watteau II by Stephanie Peek

Two of the fragrances in the line have been popular in the European market: Bergamote Boisée and Lavande Ombrée. Both of them skew slightly more toward the masculine spectrum on my skin, but are still solidly unisex. Bergamot Boisée has a brisk, tart opening that quickly morphs into a honeyed wood tinged with light florals. The citrus element of the bergamot is tempered, and less sharp than in some compositions that feature the note. Finding honey in this blend is surprising, and I like it. The drydown is soft, a little sweet, and quite comforting. Lavande Ombrée is a lively, floral lavender infused with unexpected spiciness. I was surprised not to find cumin in the list of notes, so I expect it might be the cedar under the cinnamon that is giving me that impression. The lavender takes a back seat as the perfume wears, putting a musky, brooding leather into the driver’s seat. I think this is a remarkable addition to the lavender genre of perfumes, and the lavender-averse should give it a shot, especially if you like leather.

Bergamote Boisée notes: Bergamot, grapefruit, white flowers, cedar, musk, honey, patchouli, oakmoss

Lavande Ombrée notes: Lavender, bergamot, cinnamon, rose, cedar, amber, musk, leather, patchouli

I am excited by the Collection les Inédits ("never been done before"). At $125 for 100 ml of perfume obviously made with quality ingredients, the price point is affordable, and the scents themselves are well-done. I would happily own and wear any of them, and encourage those looking for a new interpretation of a favorite note to seek these out.

I based my reviews on samples from Beautyhabit.

Tama Blough, Deputy Editor

Our generous friends at Indigo Perfumery have just received the Au Pays de la Fleur D’Oranger line and are offering a US reader their choice of a full bottle of their favorite, or a sample set so you can try them all. To be eligible, you must “like” their Facebook page or follow on Twitter (@IndigoPerfumery), let us know which ONE full bottle you would pick, and why, or why you want to try them all if you want the sampler, and that you live in the US. Also let us know you have liked the Indigo page or followed them on Twitter. Draw Ends on March 5, 2014.

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43 comments

  • Jessica Marie says:

    Hello, I have liked the page on facebook. I thought for sure, before having even opened this article, I would be most interested in the tubereuse rosee and now I can honestly say I’m quite torn between two. The others all look amazing as well, especially the figue fruitee the combination looks amazing but I think I’ll stick with my first gut, I’d love a chance to win a full bottle of Tubereuse Rosee because I love Tuberose and am actually wearing 4 different tuberose perfumes as we speak and none of them contain rose! The combination has me curious and definitely peaks my interest!

  • Page liked. I live in US.
    Figue fruitee is my choice as I have never found a figue fragrance to love. This might be the one to love if it is as good as Tama says.

    Great review. Thank you for the draw.

  • 🙂 I would pick Figue Fruitée aince i tried it and fell head over heels. It really is lovely. Thank you for the fab draw 🙂

  • Janet in California says:

    Jasmin Révé is my choice. I love the idea of the jasmine/ cream brulee. I am on a gourmand kick these days.

    I live in the USA and follow Indigo on Facebook.

    Thanks!

  • Jasmin Révé would be my choice, because I haven’t smelled a new jasmine perfume in ages. I live in the US and followed Indigo Perfumery on Twitter. Thanks!

  • Tama, you’ve made these sound really good. I’m not fond of all the names, but they seem like they did a great job on the scents. I’d also forgotten they did the Neroli series. It’s always interesting to learn about new brands, and nice to see them carried in the US.

    I think I’d choose the fig scent if I won because I really love that note. Thanks for the review and the draw opportunity

  • JASMIN RÊVÉ would be choice because I love the scent of jasmine and this combo sounds like something I would enjoy very much. Thank you for the chance!

  • Thank you to Cafleurebon and Indigo Perfumery! I am a twitter follow (@LeanS12) and a facebook follower (Lean Sa). I have been wanting to find a great fig scent for a while now, so that is why I would choose Figue Fruitée. I like the idea of a lightly sweet, milkier fig scent, so I am excited for this chance.

  • I have liked Indigo Perfumery on Facebook and would love to try the entire line so the sampler would be my pick (I think I would like Jasmin Reve best but who knows). I live in the US. thank you.

  • Great review on a fantastic line. Thanks for the review and to Indigo Perfumery for the draw. I would love the Bergomot Boisee. I have the Fig and adore it.. Several others I want in this line as well.

  • Figue Fruitée sounds incredible. This makes me want to make a fruit salad! Yummy — I live in the U.S. and would love to try any of these, but the fig does intrigue me the most. Thanks!

  • Figue Fruitée sounds like something I would like. milky fig, leather, and cedar are all great on my skin. So if a FB fell into my lap would be perfect! im in the US and i have liked their facebook page.

  • I would love to try Jasmin Reve. Your description is the reason why…it sounds like beautiful!.

    I will be happy to “like” Indigo Perfumery as they’ve been splendid in all my dealings with them.

  • Following on Twitter now, I live in the US and i’d love to win Lavande Ombree, thanks for another cool draw.

  • I join the crowd wanting Figue Fruitee, due to your scrumptious description! I am in the USA and I liked the Indigo Perfume page. I’ve been curious about these. Thank you for the descriptions!

  • Someotherspring says:

    I live in the U.S., and ‘liked’on FB and followed on Twitter-I don’t want to iss any info onthis innovative company. And what lovely choices! If given the opportunity, I want to try the sampler set and experience them ALL-how else will I find my signature scent?

  • Definately interested in the bergamot boisee. It looks like it could have been in your honey article. I haven’t been reading for several months as the wife and I had a baby. Thanks for the draw as always. Greg

  • What a great draw, thanks Indigo Perfumery and CaFleurebon! And what a hard choice as the fig sounds marvelous but I would choose Jasmin Reve because I’ve been searching for a jasmine perfume that’s not too innocent but modern, with personality, for ages. This sounds like it could be the one. Page liked; nice to see they’re in Cleveland which isn’t too far away from me! I’m in the US.

  • In the US and liked INdigo Perfumery on FB. I’d like to try the Bergamot Boisee. Hearing or seeing “honeyed wood” has a Pavlovian affect on me. Want to try! Cheers.

  • I would choose the Jasmin Reve as I love the idea of the note opening so light and becoming darker as it wears. Thank you Indigo for such a generous draw! I am in the U.S.

  • Gosh, so hard to choose! I guess I’d go for the sample set to get the full effect. I”m in the US and have liked the Indigo Perfumery Facebook page. Thank you!

  • susie frankel says:

    I would like Bergamote Boisee because it has some of my favorite notes. USA. Thanks for review and draw.

  • Carole Fallon says:

    I would love to have the Figue Fruitee, I love figgy scents and made by a Grasse oerfumer sounds divine! I am in the Southern US. Thanks for the contest!

  • Lavande Ombrée. Oh my! You sold me on floral lavender with unexpected spiciness. Everything from the line sounds lovely but I am always looking for a dark floral. I live in the US. Thanks for the draw!

  • I’m following @indigoperfumer on Twitter now, thanks! I’d very much love to try Figue Fruitee. I wasn’t going to enter any more draws for a while, because I was starting to get discouraged, but I can’t pass up such a tempting fig beauty. Thanks for the opportunity, and the reviews!

  • I Sent them a like on Facebook, would love to have my husband try the Lavande Ombree, I think the Lavander/Amber/Patchuli blend would be perfect on him. I live in the USA and have liked them on FB. Thanks.

  • I would love to try lavande ombre. I live in the u.s. and liked the Facebook page. I love the idea of grasse history and perfume. Thanks.

  • Page liked. Bergamote Boisée sounds perfect for Florida, where I live. (I of course live in the US.)

  • “Liked”
    I would like the Lavande Ombrée because it is said to be a masculine leaning one and because of Tama’s detailed descriptiion. US

  • Cynthia Richardson says:

    I would like to try them all because I am still learing about fragrances and can use the info above to fully experience them. I live in the US and Like them on Facebook (Cynthia M Richardson).

  • Fazal Cheema says:

    I liked Facebook page and reside in the US…Jasmin Reve has amazing notes..i like almost every single note in it..thus, my choice will be Jasmin Reve

  • Figue Fruitée seems to exude the most charm for me, I have experienced quite a few variations from other well-known noses, so, would really love to try this one…
    I’m in the US and an Indigo Perfumery FB page fan.

  • I’ve always loved their Neroli line and with the warmer weather (hopefully) coming soon, I’d love to try their Bergamote Boisee. I do love citrus year-round though…

    I’m in the US and I’ve liked Indigo Perfumery’s FB page. Thanks!

  • Some time ago I was able to try out the line briefly in the store; all are well done. There was one that captured my nose, it was Lavande Ombrée and something about it just made me happy. It was light yet captivating and interesting, usually I don’t think of lavender is able to smell like this but I think they are using a higher quality of it. The notes are definitely well blended and smooth.

    I would be interested in Lavande Ombrée

    USA

  • All sound fascinating, but Figue Fruitee…I’ve been looking for a very good fig, and they all keep falling a bit short on my skin, so that’s what I’d choose. I live in the U.S., I’ve liked the Indigo Perfumery FB page, and thanks so much for the draw!

  • I just love those bottles from the photos– I haven’t seen them in person but they look so much nicer than most of the bottles I’ve seen lately. I like the clean lines.

    I’ve been keeping my eye on this line and heard great things from one of my perfume pen pals. I’d pick Figue Fruitee. Huge fig fan here. There are so many good ones, and yet, never enough in my collection. I especially love the combo of cedar and fig.

    I’m in the US and liked Indigo Perfumery on FB, too. :0) Jealous of those Cleveland perfumistas who can go there in person– their selection is pretty amazing. We only have sephora and it doesn’t even stock the common Hermes, much less any niche!

  • I liked Indigo Perfumery on FB. I would love to win Jasmine Reve, the idea of a jasmine that shows a little leg is rather sexy! Thanks for the draw, I’m in the US.

  • Liked them on Facebook
    I have been hearing a lot about this company in the groups
    I think I would go for figue fruitee
    Thanks