Citrus frags have a tendency to be one-dimensional with poor performance. But this one was like a citrus powerhouse, sharp and fresh, like the other notes in there were just being turned into fuel to make those citrus notes really glow in the limelight. I was so mesmerised I just had to go and spray this on my person. The dry-down is well worth the wait, with oakmoss, sandalwood, labdanum, cedar and osmanthus adding a sense of mystery. Geranium Nefertumis a delightful chypre floral fragrance that is both classy and feminine. Created in 2019 by perfumer Carla Chabert, this fragrance reveals an intriguing darker side once fully settled.

As for when to wear, Geranium Nefertumis a luxurious and sensual feminine fragrance that should be saved for autumn/winter eveningwear. The opening of Geranium Nefertumbegins with zesty bergamot and delightfully sweet fig leaf. A floral heart of geranium and sweet jasmine blooms beautifully. Decent sillage/projection with longevity of 5+ hours with the woods and floral notes standing out the most. (again, a great all-rounder from Molton Brown). This citrus fragrance isn’t fresh and juicy like you would expect a summer citrus fragrance to be like. This one is like dried, candied citrus rind, the kind you find in a Christmas Pudding. I was slightly disappointed by this because I realised that in my mission to hunt down the ultimate citrus fragrance, I was really looking for a scent that reminded me of summer, not winter. Spent the day in town on a mission to find the ultimate citrus scent. I thought I had found it in this, from my 30 or so tester strips that I collected in my perfume pad. I sat down and reflected on them over a crepe and a coffee and this was the one that stood out from the rest.Nonetheless, I must praise this for what it is, not criticise it for what I hoped it would be. It’s still an impressive fragrance and I know many in the fragrance community wish to one day find a citrus fragrance without the usual poor longevity/sillage. If you are that person, I implore you to seek this fragrance out and give it a try.