Mimosa fragrance notes

  • Head

    • mimosa, jasmine, ylang ylang, orris

  • Heart

    • heliotrope, violet, violet leaf, rose

  • Base

    • sandalwood, honey, vanilla, musk

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MIMOSA – D'ORSAY (1905)

Top notes: Mimosa, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, and Iris
Heart notes: Heliotrope, Violet, Violet Leaf, and Rose
Base notes: Sandalwood, Honey, Vanilla, and Musk

It seems Count D'Orsay never owned the house of scent that bears his name, which was established in 1905. In an unusual move for the time, many of the scents created by the house during the first half of the 20th century were designed for men.

Mimosa is a difficult scent to find today in an unsullied form. One really has to look at vintage sources for this enigmatic soliflore. Two of the best I have found are those by Tuvache and the original Molinard formula – the latter's current offering bears no resemblance to the original or to the flower's scent itself.

The aroma is sweet, woody, and vegetative with intensely tenacious leafy violet heart notes. The scent is honey soft, violet sweet, a floral with delicate green undertones. It is one of the most animalic of florals with its warm, honeyed center reminiscent of body warmth and intimate moments.

D'Orsay's offering is extremely true to the flower's scent. Amazing to see all the notes that are included as they support and never intrude. Mimosa is always center stage. Along with the Tuvache and Molinard original, this is one to seek out for all lovers of vintage soliflores.


18th October 2018
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