Blood Oranges

I looked forward to this scent so much! I ordered it and the Watermelons one. The day after it arrived, I eagerly put it on… the scent vanished within seconds. I was so disappointed! Later, I asked my son if he could smell it and he said he could smell “something” if he got very close to me, but he couldn’t identify what the perfume was. I have an awful feeling that the Watermelons perfume will be the same. Despite smelling wonderful out of the bottle, I cannot recommend it.

This is similar to Orange Sanguine but the added tiny bit of leather and the touch smoky woods makes it a little more edgy and unique. I love it! Perfectly Unisex. This might be one I end up always having in my collection!

Jo Malone Orange Bitters (JMOB) paper sprayed last week Shay & Blue Blood Oranges (SBBO) blind buy. Atelier California Clementine (ACC) sample. JMOB softer than others. Did not change much over time, Week old paper still has a trace scent is pretty good. Ends up kind of powdery More feminine to me. ACC opening short but ends in nice appealing, not sharp/tart, scent. What I would imagine an orange scent should be. SBBO opening short, but settles into leather scent, with orange on top. Masculine. Strongest end note/projection. Soft/feminine orange = JMOB$$ Straight orange (well, clementine) = ACC$$ If you want masculine orange = SBBO best scent/value Scent wise, I like ACC best, but for scent/price/value, I like SBBO.