119 community ratings

Ortie Blanche / Herbae

2019WomenModern

7.4/ 10

Community score
119 ratings

L'Occitane en Provence Ortie Blanche / Herbae is a fresh, citrusy and green women's scent, with a floral side touched by light sweetness and spice.

Compare

Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 101 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.6 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Ambrette seed absolute Italian bergamot Pink pepper

Heart notesfirst few hours

White nettle blossom

Clary sage Blackberry Wild rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Musk

Sweetgrass

Cashmeran

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy

What does Ortie Blanche / Herbae smell like?

Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and daily wear, then for the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it keeps you company through the day without pushing itself forward. Most voters read it as feminine, while some also see it as modern or masculine.

The top notes are ambrette seed absolute, Italian bergamot and pink pepper. In the heart come white nettle blossom, clary sage, blackberry and wild rose. The base of musk, sweetgrass and cashmeran softens everything into a smooth finish.