L'Or de Louis
Arquiste L'Or de Louis 'Fire Blossom' is centered on a vintage-style orange blossom with a warm, woody background, including notes of orange blossom absolute, pomegranate and honey. The fragrance has undeniable opulence to boot — the formula contains 24 karat gold.
From Arquiste
History: April 1687, The Orangery, Versailles: More than a thousand Mediterranean trees are housed in the cathedral-like galleries of the Orangery. Built by the King’s architect to impress courtiers, the tree-lined space became a theatrical setting to entertain the Court. Inside, the gardeners would build bonfires to keep the trees warm so when the Sun King visited, the heady scent of firewood blended with his beloved orange blossoms would emit a generous golden aura. L'Or de Louis evokes the moments when Louis XIV and his Court would visit the Grand Orangery to delight in the flowering orange trees warmed by bonfires.
Perfumer
Rodrigo Flores Roux
Notes
orange blossom absolute, pomegranate, bergamot , jasmine absolute, honey, florentine orris, musk, cedar wood, firewood smoke, cade wood, oislet de chypre (a resinous accord dating from the 17th century)
FYI
Includes toxin-free, cosmetic-grade 24 karat Gold flakes. 100 ml / 3.4 fl oz. glass bottle of the highest Italian quality with Arquiste's signature ‘A’ engraved metal cap, as well as the newest technology for an invisible spray tube.
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In descending order - orange blossom, jasmine, musk and cedar. Eventually the musk and white flowers start to play distillation. Sits close to the skin, while there is space in the fragrance, for me in a more masculine way. It may sound soapy and reminiscent of an aggressive cleaning product, but the musk does take you into an old school fougere.
Fast shipping/Great packaging
Quick shipping/nice packaging
It's warm and floral, mildly sweet with a hint of smoke. I don't know any other perfumes that it smells like. I smell orange blossom but it's floral, warm and mature, not sweet, girly and cheerful. I guess that's because of the other notes. The honey doesn't stink or smell like saliva here. It reminds me of hot wax and the slight drift of smoke from a candle that's been blown out. It's great for cold weather but I like it so much I'd try it in summer. It's strong and 1-2 sprays is enough for me and others near me to enjoy for an entire work day. I love it.
Unique fragrance! Addictive…