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Neroli

Neroli

Neroli is an essential oil obtained by steam distilling the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, Citrus aurantium. Its name is believed to derive from Anne Marie Orsini, Princess of Nerola in 17th-century Italy, who reportedly used the oil to scent her gloves and bathwater. Produced primarily in Morocco, Tunisia, Italy, and Egypt, neroli requires enormous quantities of hand-picked blossoms — making it one of the more precious citrus-derived materials in fine perfumery. Neroli's scent is a dazzling interplay of fresh citrus brightness, delicate green-floral softness, and honeyed sweetness. It opens with a sparkling, slightly tart citrus quality before blooming into a luminous white floral heart with a faint, warm indolic undercurrent. The overall effect is simultaneously energising and soothing — a fragrance that feels both sunlit and intimate. In perfumery, neroli is one of the most versatile and beloved ingredients, functioning equally well as a top note, heart note, or key accord. It is indispensable to the classic Eau de Cologne formula and appears across fresh, floral, oriental, and chypre compositions. Its ability to lift and illuminate a blend while adding genuine complexity is unmatched. Fragrenza's Neroli collection brings this radiant floral-citrus treasure to life in exceptional fragrance dupes crafted to the highest standard.

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