Guest guest Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 I adore Neroli and in my collection of oils I have one from Morocco that is organic and one from Africa that is wild harvested. I recently was told by a friend after smelling Neroli from Morocco (in an experimental blend of patchuli, rose, jasmine and neroli) that the Neroli reminded her of " bugspray " and smelled very bitter. I had not noticed this before but I did relate to her assessment of it.... I am wondering if anyone has been able to smooth out the bitter quality of Neroli? And I am also wodering others experience working with it? Thanks, Lesle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 > I adore Neroli [snip] a friend after smelling Neroli from Morocco that [it] reminded her of " bugspray " and smelled very bitter. I think neroli is a scent that people either love or hate. I love it. LOVE it! It takes an educated nose (sniff!). Kathleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lesle Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 1:24 PM Subject: neroli I adore Neroli and in my collection of oils I have one from Morocco that is organic and one from Africa that is wild harvested. I recently was told by a friend after smelling Neroli from Morocco (in an experimental blend of patchuli, rose, jasmine and neroli) that the Neroli reminded her of " bugspray " and smelled very bitter. I had not noticed this before but I did relate to her assessment of it.... I am wondering if anyone has been able to smooth out the bitter quality of Neroli? And I am also wodering others experience working with it? Thanks, Lesle Hi Lesle, Neroli is one of my favorite eos and yet I almost never use it in my perfume blends. Isn't that strange? I do find it tricky to use. Also, I love it so much that I'm always reluctant to experiment with it so I'm not even sure of its possibilities. It is interesting to me that the top notes of many commercial fragrances also smell like bug spray. Not pleasant! Neroli does work wonderfully in 4711 type Eau De Colognes in conjunction with bergamot, lemon, orange, and smaller amounts of petitgrain, rosemary, rose (otto or abs). This much I have figured out. Orange blossom abs would be a nice addition. Anyway, most eos and absolutes have some 'quirk' from a perfumers perspective (from this perfumers perspective). Jasmin and tuberose are too sweet, neroli is too tart, Ylang.I love you dearly but your definitely too something! An exception I think is a good rose abs. Perfect! But together they might be magic. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 neroli I adore Neroli and in my collection of oils I have one from Morocco that is organic and one from Africa that is wild harvested. I recently was told by a friend after smelling Neroli from Morocco (in an experimental blend of patchuli, rose, jasmine and neroli) that the Neroli reminded her of " bugspray " and smelled very bitter. I had not noticed this before but I did relate to her assessment of it.... I am wondering if anyone has been able to smooth out the bitter quality of Neroli? And I am also wodering others experience working with it? Thanks, Lesle Hi Leslei, I am emboldened by your friend's response. I must be one of the few people out there who is not " in love " with Neroli. I can't s3eem to get around the bitterness I much prefer bitter orange which I do not find bitter at all. Keep in mind however, I am also one of the few people in the world who rather likes the odor of skunk. There is no accounting for tastes is there? Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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