Neela Vermeire Rahele, Thomas de Monaco Grand Beau and Matière Premiere Neroli Oranger + 3 wedding perfumes you should be wearing giveaway

 

Best wedding perfumes for 2023

 Wedding Perfumes: Neela Vermeire Creations Rahele, Thomas de Monaco Grand Beau and Matière Premiere Neroli Oranger collage by Olya

With bridal season in full bloom, it’s practically impossible to ignore the subject. I adore weddings, the planning, the idea, the anticipation, and the perfumes of course. Weddings are a transition into a new path, and that is poetic. It gets even better if you involve the right perfume in that story, so here are the three fragrances you should consider wearing on your wedding day; after all, this may be one of the most memorable scent anchors for years to come. I chose three genderless wedding perfumes that will suit both bride, groom (and guests):

Neela Vermeire Rahele is a great wedding perfume for men and women

Neela Vermeire Creations Rahele by Olya Bar©

Neela Vermeire Rahele (Bertrand Duchaufour): Rahele means traveler, so whether your wedding is close by or if you are planning a destination wedding,  this is one strikingly mesmerizing perfume. Humidly verdant and unapologetically sensual, yet with a restrained character at its core, Neela Vermeire Creations Rahele created by master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour is a sensory explosion of colors, spices, and flowers trapped inside a beautifully cut bottle that is collectible.. the perfect vessel to hold scented memories of your big day. This olfactory work of art is woven slowly and carefully using the strokes of notes India is so rich in yet gathered into a corset of French restraint. A travelogue of a fragrance – a journey to a longed-for destination. It is for those curious about art, beauty, cultures, and a life without borders. At the heart of Rahele is a texturized velvety osmanthus – melting into the woods and spices. Its sweet aroma of a ripe apricot blended with luminous green magnolia and delicate roses is breathtaking. According to Neela Vermeire it a favorite wedding perfume for men and women. Notes: green mandarin, cardamom, cinnamon, violet leaf absolute. osmanthus absolute, rose absolute, magnolia, jasmine absolute, iris, cedarwood, sandalwood, oakmoss, patchouli, leather.

Thomas de Monaco Grand Beau

Thomas de Monaco Grand Beau by Olya Bar©

Thomas de Monaco Grand Beau (Maurus Bachmann): If you are in the mood for something on the opposite spectrum of any floral composition we so often regard as a classic wedding genre,  Grand Beau is exquisitely blended by Maurus Bachmann, might be for you. The green sharpness of pine needles whips you with a gust of fresh wind while the salty sea breeze softens the entire encounter with its musky warmth. A caress of creamy driftwood lingering in the base completes the olfactory landscape. This is a true opus of a fragrance, “a soul-stirring,” as Michael Devine, CaFleureBon Senior Contributor wrote and I couldn’t agree more. Cooling on a hot day and warming on a cold one as the notes of aromatic herbs and woods shape shift with the weather. Like a sip of a dry gin martini within the ice-cold martini coupe, its flavor slightly bitter, with a botanical bite in the end. Notes: Pine Absolue, Juniper Berry, Angelica Root, Tuberose Absolue, Olibanum, Vetiver; Ambrette, Seaweed Absolue, Ambrocenide

Matiere Premiere Neroli Oranger

Matière Premiere Neroli Oranger by Olya Bar©

Matière Première Parfums Néroli Oranger(Aurelian Guichard):Throughout western history, orange blossom is the flower most associated with marriage as it represents good fortune. Matière Première Parfums Néroli Oranger opens with a bitterness of bergamot and an effervescent neroli which slowly melts into the fluffy orange blossom.The tropical ylang-ylang, with its earthy balminess and white musk in the base, creates an addictive whipped cream effect, making this one of the best neroli-orange blossom focused compositions I’ve worn. Its fleshy and lush texture is just impossible not to fall in love with Néroli Oranger. Notes: Bergamot, Neroli, Tunisian Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang, Musk.

The fragrances were kindly gifted to me by the brands, but opinions are always my own.

Olya Bar, Editor

Best wedding perfumes 2023 Neela Vermeire Creations Rahele

Neela Vermeire Creations Rahele courtesy of Neela Vermeire Creations

Thanks to largesse of Neela Vermeire Creations, we have a draw for 60 ml of Neela Vermeire Rahele for a registered ÇaFleureBon reader in the USA, EU, Canada and UK. YOU MUST REGISTER and leave a comment on what you thought of the wedding fragrances Olya chose, why you want to win Rahele and where you live. Draw closes 6/18/2023 and the winners will be announced within ten days later.

If you live in the USA you can test Rahele in Neela Vermeire Creations discovery sample set at Luckyscent or purchase Rahele and/or a discovery sample set directly from Neela Vermeire Creations here

Please read Editor Ermano Picco’s review of Rahele here

Neela Vermeire’s Creative Director’s essay here

Please revisit Michelyn’s exclusive interviews with Bertrand Duchaufour here and Aurelien Guichard here

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51 comments

  • castlemicro says:

    Hello from Florida, and thank you to Olya for the reviews!
    I loved your evocative description: “This olfactory work of art is woven slowly and carefully using the strokes of notes India is so rich in yet gathered into a corset of French restraint.” If it’s anything close to the picture painted here, I’d love to give Rahele a try.

  • Scentsational Exchange says:

    Thank you Olya for such a thoughtful review and these are great choices for a wedding. I also like the artistry behind their compositions. Each fragrance offers a unique olfactory journey, evoking wedding emotions, and capturing the essence of special moments.

    What I like the most about Rahele according to Olya`s review is its ability to balance sensuality and restraint. The description of this fragrance as “humidly verdant and unapologetically sensual” sounds beautiful and I think it really captures the essence of its character. The fusion of Indian and French influences in Rahele is intriguing!

    I am from EU.

  • lillian33 says:

    Thank you Olya for these reviews! I think of all of these, Neroli Oranger seems to be a stunning wedding perfume! I could see myself wearing this on my own wedding day! I do love beautiful neroli.

    Rahele also sounds stunning with its notes of osmanthus and rose. Would love to try! From Ct USA

  • Sorohan Adriana says:

    Rahele this ode to exotic travels, an olfactory journey with a wonderful floral combination sparked my desire to go out into the wide world. I am from EU

  • johnmadison says:

    Thank you for the review of these three perfumes, Olya!
    I find myself very fond of all three of your selections.
    I have many upcoming weddings this Summer and I would love to wear any three of these as a guest to these formal occasions!
    With Matière Première Parfums Néroli Oranger, I feel that the notes of bergamot, neroli and orange blossom are very crowd pleasing and unoffensive, so going to weddings with a high volume of attendees, I feel like this would be a very safe bet to wear.
    With Thomas de Monaco Grand Beau I love how the blend of aromatic herbs and woods can be ideal for cold season weddings or warm ones as you stated the notes can be versatile as cooling on warm ones and warming for cold. This sounds beautiful and elegant.
    With Neela Vermeire Rahele, I would really love to win this fragrance as I foresee myself feeling very confident wearing it.
    Not only is the aesthetic of the bottle gorgeous but what that vessel holds seems to really match its stunning presentation.
    With upcoming weddings I’m attending in the hot Mid-Western Summers, much of them being outdoors, I do really love that you said this fragrance is humidity verdant. What a stunning and sensual bouquet, and I do feel the depth of this one when you speak of its limitless culture and longing for far away destinations.
    I am John from Minnesota, USA!

  • Patricia R. says:

    I think it is going to be a very balanced, beautiful floral and leathery notes willgive it vintagey vibes. I would share it with my mum.
    I am from EU

  • FC says:

    Neela Vermeire Rahele looks like a special occasion creation and it may be why it is especially preferred by men and women for a wedding day. I am in US.

  • rachel says:

    Wonderful picks from Olya! Osmanthus is such a beautiful and underutilized note in perfume and I adore Duchaufour’s work so this would be amazing to have! I’m in the USA

  • aud604 says:

    This article beautifully captures the essence of selecting the perfect wedding perfume. The descriptions evoke a sense of romance and create scented memories for the special day. It’s a delightful read for wedding fragrance inspiration. I’m a fan of Neela so would love to win this creation!
    Thank you from Canada.

  • Jeremi says:

    The wedding perfumes Olya choose are really admireble and for sure beautiful and this was for sure a very helpful review. I would absolutely love to win Rahele because I really admire the brand of Neela Vermeire Creations because of how unique it is and how much rich history it has, well all fragrances from the brand have a very intriguing background. I live in Trzebnica, Poland, EU.

  • Germaine says:

    Thx for the trio Olya. A memorable wedding scent is one that eludes me as I never had a traditional wedding and any I go to I end up too drunk to appreciate the scents around me. Although at last wedding I chose Xerjoff Uden and loved it. Anyway the house of Neela Vermeire is new to me but there are some gems by Bertrand Duchaufour I love.

    Gilbert AZ

  • Maryjean says:

    Thank you Olya for picking 3 beautiful Fragrances for a Wedding. I’m most interested in Neela Vermeire Creations Rahele. The notes are beautiful and the bottle is stunning almost a vintage feel.Thank you for this Chance USA

  • INYA says:

    All three fragrances featured sound beautiful. As a fan of unique notes, the Seaweed note in Grand Beau caught my attention. I do enjoy Trayee from Neela Vermeire and would love to experience Rahele. Thanks for the opportunity. Mich USA

  • snowflake15 says:

    I love the notes. Orange blossom and iris are my favorites for Rahele. Neroli oranger also sounds like something I need to check out, with the ylang ylang. USA

  • Greer says:

    I like all the choices but since I am a big Duchaufour fan and Mohur I am happy to see Rahele the traveler and Neroli Oranger since I own radical rose and also love Aurelien Guichard’s Matiere Premiere

    I did try grand beau and didn’t care for it but it might be nice for someone else
    Los Angeles

  • Bonnie J Beck says:

    I liked this review from Olya because it perfectly captured the essence of these wedding fragrances. Her words painted a vivid picture of Neela Vermeire Rahele, with its mesmerizing blend of colors, spices, and flowers, all enclosed in a collectible bottle. The description of Thomas de Monaco Grand Beau took me on a fragrant adventure, from the sharpness of pine needles to the soothing sea breeze, making it an intriguing choice for those looking for something outside the floral norm. And Matière Première Néroli Oranger, with its delightful combination of bergamot, neroli, and ylang-ylang, created a lush and addictive whipped cream effect that instantly captured my heart. Olya’s review beautifully captured the magic and romance of these fragrances, leaving me eager to experience them on my own special day.

  • Arron_Q says:

    Three show-stoppers featured here today. I often see people ask what scents are best for a wedding and now I have an article to point them to. Though all three sound amazing, I think Rahele and Grand Beau would best suit me. Rahele is particularly tantalizing. I love Olya’s description of it as a travelogue of a fragrance. After all, the power of scent to transport us is my favorite part of the experience. The lush spices of India are perfectly suited for a fragrance and I could almost imagine myself browsing a street market by just reading her review. I would love to experience myself. Best of luck to everyone. I live in NC, USA.

  • Ozzyaziz says:

    Rahele means traveler, so whether your wedding is close by or if you are planning a destination wedding, this is one strikingly mesmerizing perfume. Humidly verdant and unapologetically sensual, yet with a restrained character at its core, Neela Vermeire Creations Rahele created by master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour is a sensory explosion of colors, spices, and flowers trapped inside a beautifully cut bottle that is collectible.. the perfect vessel to hold scented memories of your big day. This olfactory work of art is woven slowly and carefully using the strokes of notes India is so rich in yet gathered into a corset of French restraint. A travelogue of a fragrance – a journey to a longed-for destination. It is for those curious about art, beauty, cultures, and a life without borders. At the heart of Rahele is a texturized velvety osmanthus – melting into the woods and spices. Its sweet aroma of a ripe apricot blended with luminous green magnolia and delicate roses is breathtaking. According to Neela Vermeire it a favorite wedding perfume for men and women. Notes: green mandarin, cardamom, cinnamon, violet leaf absolute. osmanthus absolute, rose absolute, magnolia, jasmine absolute, iris, cedarwood, sandalwood, oakmoss, patchouli, leather. A very visual description by Olya I am intrigued by the spices, woods, rose absolute and patchouli. This sounds like a majestic and rich composition. I would love to win Rahele because of the notes and the fact it is gender neutral. Thanks a lot from the UK

  • Amaziz89 says:

    At the heart of Rahele is a texturized velvety osmanthus – melting into the woods and spices. Its sweet aroma of a ripe apricot blended with luminous green magnolia and delicate roses is breathtaking. According to Neela Vermeire it a favorite wedding perfume for men and women. Notes: green mandarin, cardamom, cinnamon, violet leaf absolute. osmanthus absolute, rose absolute, magnolia, jasmine absolute, iris, cedarwood, sandalwood, oakmoss, patchouli, leather. A very beautiful description by Olya but out of the three all great fragrance but Rahele has captured my heart because of the notes spices, rose, patchouli and sandalwood sounds sumptuous. I would love to win Rahele because of the exotism of India and panache of French Perfumery like a match made in heaven. Thanks a million from the UK

  • ianbradleyandrews says:

    All of the selections seem like fresh wedding day picks. They all sound elegant and a nice scent to celebrate in. I love Bertrand and would love to win this! I live in Indiana.

  • rmsssss says:

    These are all such lovely, unique, and romantic choices for a wedding perfume! Rahele is gorgeous, like a delicate watercolor painting, and I would love to win a bottle! I’m in MN, USA.

  • Nicolas89 says:

    Thank you for the reviews, all 3 seem elegant and very appropriate for such a great occasion! If I have to choose, I am more intrigued by Rahele, especially since it seems to be a favorite of both, very appropriate for something that symbolizes a union.

    Regards from Toulouse, France.

  • Jos says:

    Hello there from a lovely summery Netherlands, and thanks so much Olya for these reviews!
    Really loved some of the words you used to portray the scents. I would especially love to try Neela Vermeire work of art which is Rahele. I think this would come close to my heart! All the best everyone

  • mdellaroc says:

    I would say I’m drawn to Rahele simply for its unique composure for a wedding scent. It sounds both exotic and beautiful, perfect for a wedding. That would be my choice should I win. In maryland.

  • Torax says:

    Great three recomendations that Olya gave us here. Neela Vermeire Creations is a brand I need to try, even I am already married and do not have any wedding invitation soon, lol.
    I would love to win Rahele because I love that it has notes that reminds of India, a place I would love to visit.
    USA here.

  • Regis Monkton says:

    I want to win Neela Vermiere “Rahele” for multiple reasons, e.g. Bertrand Duchaufour might be my favorite perfumer, and I was recently thinking that I should add more fragrances to my collection which were made by him. For a while now, I’ve been wanting to try something from Matière Première Parfums and Olya’s review caused me to add “Néroli Oranger” to the ones I’d like to try. Also, I’m interested in trying Thomas de Monaco “Grand Beau” when Olya mentions: “The green sharpness of pine needles whips you with a gust of fresh wind while the salty sea breeze softens the entire encounter with its musky warmth. A caress of creamy driftwood lingering in the base completes the olfactory landscape. This is a true opus of a fragrance.” I live in the U.S.A.

  • Annika says:

    I like the idea of genderless perfume for weddings, particularly if the two getting married (bride, groom or any combination of the two) wear the same scent. All three selections seem lovely, Rahele sounds memorable with notes of osmanthus and leather. I’m in the US.

  • Farewellsmell says:

    Olya did an incredible job with this selection of fragrances, which all are very unique and diverse. Rahele’s Indian and French influences make it very unique in my eyes, especially with the use of spices. The notes in this fragrance makes it very suitable for formal occasions and/or the colder seasons, with the spices, floral ,and woody/leathery notes, which I would love to experience.
    From TX, USA.

  • CH says:

    Oooh, Rahele is a perfect wedding choice—totally agree with Olya, so much depth and richness while remaining refined and restrained. So tender I would love to have a bottle. I’m a US reader!

  • Salem says:

    What a lovely selection Olya!
    I liked how the three couldn’t be more different to one another: a luscious, fruity osmanthus, a breezy woody pine and lastly, the classic bridal orange blossom. I personally think they all sound charming, nuptial or not.
    Rahele got me at “osmanthus”: it’s a note that I love and I would like to see it more in perfumery. It somehow seems proportionally underrated and underused in comparison to other flowers, even though its aroma is mesmerizing. I always love discovering a new osmanthus!
    Commenting from the EU.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  • ancaan says:

    I absolutely love osmanthus as a note and Olya’s description made me really curious about Rahelle (btw, I love the name and the bottle). ”Its sweet aroma of a ripe apricot blended with luminous green magnolia and delicate roses is breathtaking” this sounds so good! I can imagine being so elegant and exotic. Greeting from Romania, EU

  • TIMOFTE says:

    I liked the description of Neela Vermeire Rahele and I would love to try it it. I like apricot scent…magnolia, rose…and I love the bottle.
    I live in London, UK.

  • Uncle1979 says:

    “With bridal season in full bloom, it’s practically impossible to ignore the subject. I adore weddings, the planning, the idea, the anticipation, and the perfumes of course.
    …..
    It gets even better if you involve the right perfume in that story…..”

    And the “right” Cake too 😉 The amount of wedding cakes we make last 3 weeks is staggering, we barely keeping up with the demand.
    ☆ Neela Vermeire Rahele

    “This olfactory work of art is woven slowly and carefully using the strokes of notes India is so rich in yet gathered into a corset of French restraint”

    Wow ��
    Thank you Olya for the restaurant reference.
    I own Neela Vermeire sample set, and I ordered the two extra fragrance samples not included the set , Mohur Extrait and Niral from Luckyscent . I still need to get my hands on Nemus, Thyina and especially Purpureum.
    Rehele is like Olya mentioned suitable for weddings with juicy apricot, little bit of rose , and to me with lots of cardamom too.
    ☆ Olya’s take on Thomas De Monaco Grand Beau made me think of making Gin & Tonic Cake ,while on Mediterranean wedding vacation/trip . I made exactly 9 such wedding cakes last 3 weeks , it’s delicious, light, with layers of lime sponge, buttercream, gin and tonic drizzled,and decorated with edible floral petals and lime slices.
    ☆ Matière Premiere Neroli Oranger
    I have the pleasure of owning Encens Suave, it smells like I’m eating Tiramisù , with burning incense cons next to me.
    Neroli Oranger is like Orange Blossom Cake and bergamot juice in the Summer, Pastry Chef can’t stay still…
    Neela Vermeire Rahele would be great
    Appreciate the wedding reviews, and the giveaway campaign
    USA

  • Caliwas says:

    Beautiful review by Olya of these 3 divine marriage fragrance choices. Neela Vermeire Rahele as Rahele stands for traveler the notes well blended creating a velvety bouquet of florals and apricot and is unisex. Thomas de Monaco Grand Beau opposite to a floral bloom fragrance to a dry martinis with aromatic herbs and sea notes. Matière Première Parfums Néroli Oranger notes neroli, orange blossoms and white musk sounds like a sensual bright and creamy scent. Thanks for the giveaway!!! Greetings from the USA.

  • Sonbahia says:

    Thanks for your article Olya! As a convinced bachelor, weddings make me a bit lazy and bored, but I can understand the excitement of the newlyweds. Here in Spain, where we have a lot of orange blossom, the typical wedding flowers are the rose, the peony, the cala lillys. I find interesting the idea of the genderless perfumes for this day. Should bride and broom wear the same scent?!. Neela Vermeire Rahele by the More than Great Mr. Duchaufour (I would love to have all the perfumes he created) interprets India with french eyes, so the scent is an explosion of colors, spices, and flowers.The main note (that I love, another reason to win this scent) for Rahele is a fabulous “texturized velvety “osmanthus. I want to make this travel that Neela propose!. Thomas de Monaco Grand Beau is one of the best marriage possible to my nose: Pine needles and salty sea breeze. Mr. Guichard in Matière Première Néroli Oranger did one of the best neroli-orange blossom focused compositions and he is an expert on this flower: he did Sole di Positano for Tom Ford and Neroli Eau Ambree for Narciso Rodriguez. I live in Spain, EU.

  • kusudamakitten98 says:

    I enjoyed reading Olya’s choices, especially since I have many weddings to attend in the near future. I particularly found Matiere Premiere Parfum’s Neroli Oranger intriguing, with its combination of neroli, bergamot and ylang-ylang.

    I would like to experience Neela Vermeire’s Rahele because I enjoy the scents of apricots, magnolias, and roses individually, but I have never tried them together! I also liked Olya’s line that the fragrance is “unapologetically sensual, yet with a restrained character at its core.”

    From NJ, USA

  • bhernandez says:

    Thanks for this article and comments of those fragrances.

    I am very interested in the Néroli Oranger by Matiere Premiere and also on Thomas de Monaco Grand Beau.

    Very different scents and per the description, appealing to be worn on someone’s important day.
    Now, let’s talk about Neela Vermeire Creations Rahele. The way you described it is gorgeous.
    Now, let’s talk about the bottle. It has a classic vintage look that is stunning.

    I hope to be chosen for this giveaway.

    From USA.

  • petergigov says:

    Can’t say I adore weddings like Olya, but i don’t hate them either. I should’ve been a new path i agree, but when I think of it, from the…I don’t count maybe around 20 weddings i went to last 5 years, most are already divorced. Marriages do last a lot longer in Spain, compared to US.
    Neela Vermeire Rahele
    One of Neela Vermeire fragrances is in my possession, it’s called Trayee . I sampled it because of Ermano Picco Cafleurebon review, and decided to buy a bottle.
    Weddings, champagne friends and family, jazz music, osmanthus, rose and cardamom , and lots of positive emotions are all part of the festive sensation coming from Rahele.
    Thomas de Monaco Grand Beau
    I’m convinced the fragrance is right up my alley, it’s sophisticated and relaxing fragrance, with juniper berries, incense and pine.
    Matière Premiere Neroli Oranger
    I enjoy wearing smooth , citrus smoothie fragrances all year round, not just in the wedding season. Aurélien Guichard i know for Gucci Intense Oud. Unfortunately I’m not familiar with Matiere Premiere fragrances
    I’m always looking for special fragrances, Rahele would be my high-end romantic , and soothing wedding choice.
    Exciting giveaway, USA
    Regards

  • phoenixad says:

    Interesting choices for wedding event. I expected florals and slight freshness, although the decision is also affected by the weather or climate. Well i want to win Rahele because i love anything with bergamot and neroli. I live in the EU

  • Shibuichi2000 says:

    I had no idea that orange flowers represent good fortune, that’s good to know :).
    All 3 fragrances sound amazing, and also quite different in what I imagine them to be – bold, serene and joyous.
    I’d like to win Rahele mainly because I have never tested a Neela’s creation so far, i love Duchaufour, and I no longer plan a marriage to mark the occasion for it 🙂
    I’m in EU.

  • Christie says:

    Thank you Olya for your ideas on wedding perfumes. It was nice to see such different note structures for each fragrance. There is no “one” perfect wedding fragrance. The perfect one is the one you choose to represent you on that special day. Like you said, it’s a scent anchor.

    Rahele interests me because of the osmanthus note. I’ve always considered osmanthus unique with its leathery facets. I can never stop looking for changes when I wear a fragrance with osmanthus. I find it
    sweet in all the right ways. I would love to win Rahele. I live in the USA.

  • foreverscents says:

    It was fun to read Olya’s choices of wedding fragrances. I like that Grand Beau goes against the grain of what we might think when we consider a traditional wedding fragrance. Neroli Oranger made me think of a tropical setting for a wedding, and, of course, the honeymoon. I would like to win Rahele because I love fragrances that are a sort of travelogue. Also, I have tried Bombay Bling from Neela Vermeire Creations, and loved the journey to Bombay I took while wearing it.
    I live in the USA.

  • IvanVelikov says:

    I can tell you what’s the current trend in men’s wedding fashion, let’s see what Olya thinks we should be wearing on such occasions.
    -Neela Vermeire Creations Rahele
    Top quality ingredients fragrances in all her fragrances, created by one of the best perfumers out there Bertrand Duchaufour , disign , anesthetics , positive vibe all combined is certain recipe for success.
    With her experience i so wonder what kind of fragrance Olya thinks it’s “a journey to a longed-for destination” , and I’d like to know will Rahele be as good as Trayee , my favorite from Neela Vermeire.
    -Tomas de Monaco Grand Beau
    A house I have no experience with. I remember Michael Devine once told us the owner is not just a businessman, but also a talented photographer and music lover, true artist .
    I think Grand Beau is definitely scent for people with adventurous spirit, and according to Olya a true opus of a fragrance.
    -Matière Premiere Neroli Oranger
    From Matiere Premiere i only have experience with Oud Seven , non linear fragrance , the whole metamorphosis animalic oud , to comforting resins , vetiver and tobacco is both aggressive, and appealing at the same time. I own a bottle. Neroli Oranger i like because of the different approach to a fresh fragrance , more energetic and fun with whipped cream effect.
    Neela Vermeire Rahele is the fragrance i’d like to win the most
    Thank you Olya, Neela Vermeire, Thomas De Monaco and Matière Premiere
    USA

  • mmerline says:

    Fragrance is one element of a wedding ensemble that I haven’t considered in the past. It’s an interesting theme; what makes a perfume match the occasion’s formality, be welcome for recurring wears, and feel on theme? Of the three suggested here, the beautiful Neela Vermeire Rahele feels the most traditionally matrimonial (as does that exceptional bottle) and I’d love to gift it to my wife. Thomas de Monaco Grand Beau sounds more like my type of daily wear. It’s aromatic, herbal qualities sound bracing and invigorating.

    I’m in the USA.

  • Phillip_Barkley says:

    Greetings everyone
    Interestingly enough, I know all 3 brands , and 2 out of 3 fragrances suggested by Ms Bar. I’m a jeweler, and the so called bridal season means a lot of work, and lately crazy requests from some gentleman looking to impress the bride with a special ring.
    Neela Vermeire Creations i discovered on Cafleurebon, and even went to their boutique at 11bis Rue d’Édimbourg, 75008 Paris , where I bought Niral . I agree with Ms Bar Rahele is true Summer romance turned into scent , fruity sweet fragrance, with rose and leather is i remember correctly. It’s also quite powerful.
    I’m so glad learned about Thomas De Monaco on Cafleurebon . After a friend of mine from Switzerland sent me a sample, I know now that Raw Gold fully deserves its own name , shockingly good fragrance , with leather, coffee, liquor with certain level of maturity.
    Grand Beau feels more peaceful, yet keeps the adventurous and raw Thomas De Monaco spirit alive , this time coming from the ocean , with the help of incense , and pine.
    Matière Premiere level of growth is remarkable, from a relatively new brand , to dozens points of sale all over the world , job well done .In Paris you can find them at Printemps and even at Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées .
    Neroli Oranger is linear , perfect for the Summer fragrance , and the quality is awesome. I like how the fruits are sharp, and do last. I don’t remember the whipped cream effect Ms Bar told us about.
    All 3 fragrances recommend by Ms Bar are great , still Neela Vermeire Creations Rahele I’d like to win the most.
    Thank you, American living in Paris France

  • chrisskins says:

    Stop the presses – Bertrand Duchaufour! Spices from India “gathered by corset of Parisian restraint!” Dying! Out of the three, these beautiful notes, especially apricot, appeal to me, ahem, in an insane way. Beautiful reviews, but the Neela Vermeire Creations Rahele is singing the loudest siren song. I live in NY.

  • Sngash says:

    Thank you Olya. That’s a nice collection of fragrances and I’ve always associated India with wonderful smells and food. From the description and notes listing, it sounds like Neela Vermeire Rahele will not disappoint. The other two sound lovely as well. I’m in Texas USA

  • WaltherP99 says:

    Weddings in 2023 is a bit of a touchy topic, but hey … we’re talking about fragrances now .
    Rahele by Neela Vermeire Creations, composed by Bertrand Duchaufour
    I had the blast of meeting Neela Vermeire at Esxence 2018 , such a warm and genuine woman. Out of the whole Neela Vermeire portfolio, including the new Fragments by NVC line, i believe Rahele has the most “French restraint” . On my skin the osmanthus goes in both fruity peachy/apricot, and leathery territory with some sensual rose , a bit of iris , and hefty dose of cardamom.
    Grand Beau by Tomas de Monaco, composed by Maurus Bachmann
    Quite a departure from Eau Coeur, and my favorite Raw Gold , Grand Beau wears… kind of cold to me , apparently it has warmth to Olya , but not to me. Wedding by the sea somewhere in Scandinavia is what came to my mind.
    Neroli Oranger by Matiere Premiere , composed by Aurelien Guichard
    Invigorating , and long lasting mostly warm weather neroli fragrance . It could be a hidden note , or it’s my body chemistry, but I also perceive fresh , slightly peppery rose in Neroli Oranger .
    Rahele by Neela Vermeire would be great
    All profiles I already follow, @waltherp99bg
    Thanks a lot
    USA

  • Gig84 says:

    Taking into consideration all the good things that I read about Neela Vermeire during the years , i believe she’s one of a kind person. I don’t know Rahele however I LOVE Bombay Bling, and original Mohur, and I’m pumped for Fragments by NVC line .
    Sensory explosion with spices , ripe apricot and rose ,Rahele checks all the boxes for a special wedding fragrance.
    Grand Beau from Tomas de Monaco reminded me of the times when grandma used to love bringing me with to her regular , early morning walkings on the beach, and enjoying the Sunrise together.Unpolished and unique , like a tropical beach , with lots of stories to tell
    Matière Premiere Neroli Oranger is zesty and luminous , full of energy fragrance, made by the talented Aurélien Guichard
    I’d like to win Rahele because of my love for Bombay Bling, and original Mohur, and half Indian, half French parallel Olya made.
    Thanks for the draw
    USA

  • Bubeto_GG says:

    Before everything I’d like to say Happy Father’s Day to all fathers on Cafleurebon. With marriages crumbling like sand castles, US divorce rates are over 50% , highest in history, we need to appreciate all the hard working, loving and responsible Fathers often underappreciated by the society. Cheers and much love for all of you ❤
    Hello also to the bridal season, and the people who , like Olya said are looking for a new path , good luck to all of you.
    Neela Vermeire Creations Rahele , juicy fresh apricots on bed of flowers, and spices.
    I still can’t believe Thomas De Monaco is renowned brand owner now , and his fragrances are making a big deal buzz in the fragrance community.
    I actually not just met him , but worked with him on a photo session/advertisement campaign for a major…..liquor brand . I was representative of the liquor brand back then.
    Cruise ship vacation, sitting on a deck chair, dry gin martini = Grand Beau
    Matière Premiere Neroli Oranger
    Encens Suave I’ve smelled , high end gourmand with leather. What I find interesting in Neroli Oranger is the natural smell , and the lively characteristics with less soapy, and more citrus smoothie smell. The addictive whipped cream effect is always welcomed. No doubt Neroli Oranger is more versatile , compared to Encens Suave.
    The love , appreciation, beauty and hope for the future are all present in Rahele, if it was my wedding it’s would be my scent of the special day.
    Thank you for the opportunity
    USA

  • Michael Prince says:

    I love the Wedding Fragrance choices Olya chose. All three are genderless as well as light and refreshing making them perfect for the warmer weather of the upcoming wedding season. I have personally tried Matiere Premiere Parfums Neroli Oranger which is bright, effervescent and smells fantastic. I would love to try Neela Vermeire Rahele because Olya describes it as a sweet osmanthus smelling of ripe apricot contrasting with the greenness of Magnolia and the freshness of complimenting florals sounds truly divine. I am from the USA.