Extraordinary Petale Perfume

Oscar de la Renta opens Extraordinary Petale on something rarely used as a top note, setting a considerably more festive tone than most florals attempt. Champagne, bergamot and mandarin orange introduce the composition with a bright, effervescent freshness unlike a typical citrus opener. Orange blossom, jasmine and rose build a full, classic floral middle that shifts the fragrance toward something more traditionally romantic. Vanilla orchid, musk and amber wrap things up warm and smooth, giving Extraordinary Petale Eau de Parfum a comforting, sensual conclusion. Floral oriental is the fitting classification, polished enough for evening wear yet workable on a cooler daytime occasion too. It suits celebrations, dinners and date nights about equally well, which fits that effervescent champagne opening nicely. Fall and winter favor the vanilla and amber close most, though the citrus top keeps it wearable into spring. That champagne note at the top is the detail that gives this considerably more personality than a standard rose-jasmine floral.