OroNardo Eau de Parfum

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The Architecture

OroNardo is a word that combines two Spanish words: nardo, which means tuberose, the famously fleshy white flower that's native to Mexico, and oro, meaning gold, hence OroNardo (��Golden Tuberose��). Being both Mexican and famous for his lyrical treatment of white florals, it is no surprise that Rodrigo Flores-Roux is able to pay proper tribute to the gorgeous Mexican tuberose. First, he flanks the tuberose with a very indolic mock orange - a sweet-smelling white flower that smells like jasmine petals dipped in honey � to accentuate its naturally fleshy sexiness. Then he draws out its green, camphoraceous freshness through judicious use of marigold, a spicy, herbaceous flower with a twinge of vegetal bitterness. The result captures the totality of the freshly-plucked flower � tuber, stems, petals, leaves and all. The texture of OroNardo is also a delight, transitioning gracefully from whipped cream to a breeze of golden, pollinated powder. Delicate and green rather than heavy, OroNardo shows that, in the right hands, tuberose doesn't have to be the show-stopping monster it's often reputed to be.