Puente Perfumes EADEN (Eliam Puente) 2023 + Neroli Odalisque Giveaway

 

Puente Perfumes EADEN

Puente Perfumes EADEN  is a limited edition single batch

Come slowly – Eden!

Lips unused to Thee –

Bashful – sip thy Jessamines –

As the fainting Bee –

Reaching late his flower,

Round her chamber hums –

Counts his nectars –

Enters, and is lost in Balms. ~ Emily Dickinson, 211 from Poems by Number

Eliam Puente of Puente Perfumes 

Eliam Puente of Puente Perfumes via brand

Artisan perfumer Eliam Puente of Puente Perfumes creates opulent fragrances for the voluptuary (aromatic timidity is NOT among his brand’s characteristics). I’ve had the privilege of reviewing each of his perfumes – Medusa (one of my top 10 scents of 2022), Vespertine, and Iris Doux. When I heard that he had composed a neroli perfume I was immediately intrigued; I knew better than to anticipate eau de cologne remix (I’m quite fond of eau de cologne, by the way – lest there be any confusion).

Odalisque Pierre Auguste Renoir

Odalisque Pierre-Auguste Renoir 1870 via common use and digitalized

My patience was rewarded with indisputably indolic loveliness of epic proportions. Puente Perfumes EADEN is larger-than-life; it encourages us to re-evaluate our thinking with regard to the orange blossom. If you are seeking a blushing bride ingenue, soapy scented perfume – you will most certainly not find it here, for EADEN is a heavy-lidded odalisque reclining upon silken cushions with sybaritic languor: she emanates seduction through every pore.

Princess Anne Maria de la Tremoille of Neroli

Anne-Marie de la Trémoille (1642–1722) via wikiart detail

Eliam generously provides background, referring to the “17th C. Princess Anne Maria de la Tremoille of Nerola, Italy, who was famous for her nickname “Princess of La Nerola” (hence the name Neroli) favored the scent of orange blossoms and was the first person who used the precious distilled essence to perfume everything; including her gloves, bathwater, clothes, and palace. Her high influence made neroli a fashionable perfume in the world.” Indeed, a hefty 15% + of EADEN is composed of pure neroli, and it is a perfect foil for highest quality jasmine sambac (I believe that the perfumer uses an absolute from China which many perfumers agree is incomparable).

orange blossom

orange blossom via the brand

Tenderly introduced by a zesty complementary mandarin, the intuitive coupling of neroli and sambac is potent and intoxicating; it makes your senses reel. I smell a dynamic, heady floral indolicism accented with terpenes (present in both sambac and neroli) and a slight, elegant tinge of bitterness: doux-amer. The employment of orris root here imparts a buttery texture with a hint of powder and woody undertones which are subtle yet tenacious. Vetiver’s balsamic rooty complexity contributes an earthy verdancy with only a wisp of inferred smoke; its richness helps anchor the intense floralcy which embodies Puente Perfumes EADEN’s appeal.

It is often said that fortune favors the bold – and EADEN is nothing if not bold, a far cry from the customary treatment of neroli as sparkling fraîcheur, honeyed-or-vanilla-ed soliflore, or one of the chosen fragrances found in European baby toiletries (along with linden). EADEN sings of the seraglio, not the nursery: one cannot escape notice in the wake of its sillage. It possesses an almost feral aspect which hearkens back to The Garden and all its delights. Perhaps it was neroli that cajoled Adam and Eve – and not the apple (or pomegranate), as legend proclaims. Notes: mandarin, neroli, jasmine sambac, orris root, vetiver

Sample provided by the perfumer – many thanks! My nose is my own…

~ Ida Meister, Deputy and Natural Perfumery Editor

Puente Perfumes EADEN

Puente Perfumes EADEN via the brand

Thanks to the largesse of perfumer Eliam Puente we have a 12.5 ml flacon of Puente Perfumes EADEN for one registered reader in the EU, USA, UK or Canada. You must register of your comment will not count. To be eligible, please leave a comment regarding what appealed to you in Ida’s review of Puente Perfumes EADEN and where you live. Giveaway closes 5/30/2023

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38 comments

  • Jeremi says:

    The intriguing facts and how helpful it was appealed to me. It was really a great and captivating review. I live in Trzebnica, Poland, EU.

  • JulieeCee says:

    EADEN sounds like a fantastic, bold rendition of a neroli-dominant fragrance. I hope you don’t mind my commenting about the review, however, that as someone who loves and extensively studied 19th-century European painting, I’ve never been crazy about the way 19th-century French male artists used the exotic/orientalized Middle Eastern harem sex slave as a subject matter for some of their most famous paintings. So, I don’t love the idea of buying into the male fantasy that these guys were selling, as it appears the review does — that these women were “emanating seduction from every pore.” Perhaps we will also re-evaluate our thinking about these odalisque paintings and what they actually represent.
    (Not entering giveaway, thank you!)

  • lillian33 says:

    This was such a special review. I love summer fragrances with fresh elements. The neroli in this sounds mesmerizing. From Ct USA

  • Scentsational Exchange says:

    I like Ida’s portrayal of EADEN as a fragrance that defies expectations and challenges preconceived notions of neroli. Instead of a light, fresh cologne or a soapy scent, EADEN is described as a voluptuous, seductive perfume that captivates the senses. I appreciate how Ida highlights the historical background of neroli and its association with Princess Anne Maria de la Tremoille, adding depth and richness to the fragrance’s story. The use of highest quality jasmine sambac and the buttery texture imparted by orris root are also intriguing elements that caught my attention.

    I live in the EU.

  • London says:

    Feral orange blossom sounds amazing! I agree they tend to go citrus or vanilla so I’d be really interested to see how it combines with iris and vetiver. I am in the U.K.

  • nancy sternberg says:

    This fragrance sounds seductive and amazing. I love orange blossom/neroli fragrances, and EADEN’s voluptuous nature appeals to me; I have nothing like this in my perfume cabinet. I was just searching online for a heady white floral fragrance when I saw this recent article by Ida. She’s a fabulous writer, and when she wrote “heavy-lidded” and “seductive” I was sold! I actually have a fascination with odalisque paintings for their sexy, ornate, exotic connotations. That drew me in to the article right away. I live in Louisiana, US

  • starsnek says:

    A powerful blast of a bold feral neroli seems to be just the scent for summer. I would love to try it! Hello from HI, USA!

  • joshuabrian says:

    White florals are so good in the heat. I would love to smell this one. Thanks for the opportunity. From USA.

  • Amaziz89 says:

    It is often said that fortune favors the bold – and EADEN is nothing if not bold, a far cry from the customary treatment of neroli as sparkling fraîcheur, honeyed-or-vanilla-ed soliflore, or one of the chosen fragrances found in European baby toiletries (along with linden). EADEN sings of the seraglio, not the nursery: one cannot escape notice in the wake of its sillage. It possesses an almost feral aspect which hearkens back to The Garden and all its delights. Perhaps it was neroli that cajoled Adam and Eve – and not the apple (or pomegranate), as legend proclaims. Notes: mandarin, neroli, jasmine sambac, orris root, vetiver. A wonderful description by Ida really intrigued by the feral nature and sillage. Thanks a million from the UK

  • Ozzyaziz says:

    one cannot escape notice in the wake of its sillage. It possesses an almost feral aspect which hearkens back to The Garden and all its delights. Perhaps it was neroli that cajoled Adam and Eve – and not the apple (or pomegranate), as legend proclaims. Notes: mandarin, neroli, jasmine sambac, orris root, vetiver. This sounds like a magical concoction I am intrigued by the notes especially Jasmine Sambac, Vetiver and Neroli the animalic nature and sillage all appeal to me. Thanks a lot from the UK

  • chrisskins says:

    I am just the hussy for this big, bold neroli. If I am lucky enough to win it, I will wink at a stranger and report back. Ida perfectly conveyed that this perfume is not for sissies, so no meadow romping with straw hat for me. I live in NY.

  • Nikolina_84 says:

    Neroli and mandarin – sounds so perfect for upcoming warm weather!
    What appealed to me in Ida’s review of Puente Perfumes Eaden is definitely that a big 15%+ of it is composed of pure neroli, and it is a perfect foil for highest quality jasmine sambac. I am always attracted to natural perfumery so this is a must try for me.
    EU, Croatia.

  • Jo May says:

    This sounds like a wonderful neroli fragrance! Too often neroli and orange blossom are far too tame, veering fresh, clean and soapy. Ida’s review that sets it out as a properly florid, full-bodied floral is definitely appealing. Thanks for the article and giveaway! In the US.

  • rmsssss says:

    Eaden sounds perfect for summer – I’ve been loving jasmine lately and neroli is so refreshing. I would love to win a bottle! I’m in MN, USA.

  • olgAPOISON says:

    Omg this Sounds so lovely, would love to try im from EU. Big neroli and orange fan

  • Arron_Q says:

    I really like the sound of this one. Heady and indolic, it has two of my favorite characteristics in a floral. As Ida said, neroli is so often used to bring a clean soapiness alongside citrus counterparts. It’s always refreshing when you see it’s other facets used. I haven’t tried anything from this house yet but they sound like they would be right up my alley. I love big and bold scents, which seem to be their thing. Best of luck to everyone. I live in NC, USA.

  • Yonel says:

    It is not a secret that I love everything that has orris prints in the olfactory pyramid, so I was captivated by Ida’s review. I would love to discover how “the employment of orris root here imparts a buttery texture with a hint of powder and woody undertones which are subtle yet tenacious”. Also, I love white florals so much, I have one for each season and I think this one will be stunning in summer! I don’t think I have encountered a feral neroli, so far ….

    Thank you

    I am based in EU

  • dakota says:

    The sort of sweetened and soapy neroli you described was one of my first daily wear scents back in college. I’ve outgrown it a bit, but the way this mixture is described sounds like a beautiful evolution / older sister to one of my favorite nostalgic smells.

    The way you’ve described the added jasmine and vetiver here sound like lovely complements to the citrus in a way I wouldn’t expect. I’d love to smell them all working together!

    – with love from Brooklyn, NY

  • Regis Monkton says:

    I’m very interested to try Puente Perfumes EADEN for multiple reasons. I can love fragrances which are neroli-prominent, e.g. Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli and Milano Fragranze Naviglio, so I think I might like Puente Perfumes EADEN. I’m very interested to see what the combination of neroli and jasmine sambac is like. Also, I’m interested to see what the vetiver is like with the intense floralcy, and I like to hear that the fragrance is a strong performer. I’d like to add more floral fragrances to my collection, and this one seems like one I’d like to have. I live in the U.S.A.

  • Trinity33 says:

    Neroli is such a ubiquitous note in fragrances, it’s nice to see it take center stage in such a bold, feral way. Neroli’s combination with a narcotic, indolic jasmine and a rooty, powdery, woody and green base makes for a powerful perfume. MD, USA

  • castlemicro says:

    Hello from Florida and thanks to Ida for the review! I enjoyed reading that EADEN showcases neroli as the bombastic white floral it is, rather than as a “fresh” note predestined for eaux de cologne.

  • Salem says:

    Ida possesses such a powerful gift of words shaping images…she transported me straight to the seraglio, where opulence, luxury and pleasure reign supreme. This heady, voluptuous floral seems to evoke the sensuality of the harem and the warmth and comfort so specific to the Ottoman Mediterranean, where neroli water ranges from the purest, simplest object of hygiene and revitalization, to an irresistible instrument of seduction.
    The “doux-amer” element Ida mentions has intrigued me the most: I hate black and whites and adore the inbetween grays. So I am happy Eaden has so many colors in its palette.
    Commenting from the EU.
    Thanks for the draw!

  • wormboy says:

    YESSS! I too would like to be a heavy lidded odalisque, lounging in my apartment among my house plants with my cat though. I don’t feel like actually entertaining gentleman suitors but I like feeling like I COULD. ☺️
    Indolic florals are my Supreme happy place though and this perfume sounds so sensual and lovely for this upcoming season. I smelled mainly of tuberose last summer but this year I think I’d like to showcase my original favorite white flower, Jasmine.
    I live in Missouri, USA

  • Torax says:

    Fantastic review by Ida, as always.
    I think that Puente Perfumes did a grat job in Eaden. I love that neroli is a huge protagonist here with 15% of composition. This fragrance is surely amazing on spring or summer. I gotta try this one soon.
    USA here.

  • soviz says:

    Thank you for the review! I adore neroli, particularly when it’s the bold, hypnotic centerpiece of a fragrance, which very much seems to be the case here. Paired with an indolic jasmine note, this sounds right up my alley. I loved Ida’s inclusion of the historic reference to the Princess of La Nerola — I wasn’t aware of this history and appreciate the new knowledge! I am located in New York, in the US 🙂

  • Jeffreyf says:

    Neroli is one of my all time favourite notes and to see it overdosed here is intriguing (as it’s quite expensive I hear). Can’t wait to try. Based in the UK

  • Dazi83 says:

    Really love how Ida described the notes – “the intuitive coupling of neroli and sambac is potent and intoxicating; it makes your senses reel. I smell a dynamic, heady floral indolicism accented with terpenes and a slight, elegant tinge of bitterness: doux-ame”
    EU

  • jojosi3 says:

    Hi there! What appealed to me most in Ida’s review of Eaden were honestly the notes themselves and the wonderful descriptions of them. The merging of neroli, samba and mandarin definitely sounds up my alley, and the depiction of them sounds so sublime. It sounds like a lovely heady and sensual summer scent – so sign me up!
    Thank you for the giveaway, located in Canada!

  • mmerline says:

    Eliam Puente’s bold approach to fragrance design is intriguing. Speaking of, EADEN’s 15% pure neroli explains the small batch nature of this perfume, and it sounds like his taste in materials is finely tuned. That makes me equally interested in the less obvious elements Ida pointed out; textured orris, a suggestion of smoke, and the green cast of vetiver. I’d love to try it.

    I’m in the USA.

  • Danu Seith-Fyr says:

    Ida’s winding way with words as usual unbinds my travel weary nose and sets me thickly amongst the blossoms that seduce and hypnotise, the feral nature intrigues and so, even enfolded in her words only I must follow, like a love stricken maiden. Bravo dearest Ida. I live in SW France

  • roxhas1cat says:

    Indolic loveliness is exactly what I am looking for! Love these cheery photos. My first Neroli was bold (and discontinued) so I am still looking for neroli with some pizzaz. Thanks Ida for bringing this to my attention. USA.

  • dLin says:

    Ida’s review of Puente Perfumes EADEN was a really informing, especially about the note of neroli itself. The portion regarding the combination of neroli and jasmine sambac as potent and intoxicating, accompanied by subtle hints of bitterness and buttery texture from orris root really drew my attention on this fragrance.
    USA, TX.

  • Michael Prince says:

    I loved Ida’s review of Puente Perfumes Eaden because I love the sound of a bright and fresh citrus and white floral fragrance for the upcoming warmer weather. I would love this fragrance. I am from the USA.

  • foreverscents says:

    I really enjoy reading reviews that include extracts of poetry! And I further love when images of gorgeous artworks are included. Of course, I also love when perfumers are inspired by and reference fascinating historical figures. EADEN sounds voluptuous and heady. I can definitely wear such kinds of fragrances. The more feral the better.
    I live in the USA.

  • Caliwas says:

    Beautiful review by Ida of Puente Perfumes Eaden. What appeals to me are the notes and how they work together to create a BOLD scent the harkens back to The Garden and all its delight. Thanks for the opportunity. Greetings from the USA.

  • sephrenia300 says:

    Lovely review Ida! What appealed to me in Ida’s review of Puente Perfumes EADEN is how she described the fragrance as incredibly and indisputably indolic, reminiscent of a “heavy-lidded odalisque” that “emanates seduction”. I adore very sensual fragrances and I particularly looooove extremely indolic florals, especially those heavily featuring jasmine and neroli, so Eaden sounds like a must try for me! I live in the US.

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thanks for the wonderful commentary on this fragrance, Ida. I enjoyed reading about the total intensity of this fragrance on many levels – the intensity of the neroli, the lushness of the jasmine sambac and the wonderful idea of using vetiver and orris butter as a bridge.
    This sounds like a perfect fragrance for all year use, but especially suited for the warmer climes.

    Cheers from WI, USA