Vendor: James Heeley
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Herbal shower gel, basil and rosemary on cool air
$281.97
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James Heeley · 2011
L'Amandiere
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
Variesreports split
Worn by
Mostly womenmost often worn by
fresh
uplifting
fresh cut grass with soft almond flowers
Scent Notes
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What the community says
Soft and soapy
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 38 describe how long it lasts, 32 how far it projects and 41 how it smells. Most other posts only name L'Amandiere.
How long it lasts38 people
Wear time varies a lot
about half say it lasts a long time
about 2 in 5 say it lasts a moderate time
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it lasts a long time, and about 2 in 5 say it lasts a moderate time.
How far it projects
Too early to call
In words
Early reports, from 32 people so far, are mixed.
Read what people say
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Summary in words
James Heeley L'Amandiere: what people say about it.
In short: Soft and soapy.
Most often worn by women.
Wear time varies a lot (38 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it lasts a long time, and about 2 in 5 say it lasts a moderate time.
Too early to call: Early reports, from 32 people so far, are mixed.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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How we count
- It sums up what 60+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
James Heeley L'Amandiere comes across as fresh cut grass with soft almond flowers. Key notes are lime (linden) blossom, hyacinth and almond. It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
It is best in spring and summer and is a daytime scent. A good pick for casual days. Released in 2011.
Wearers report that it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and uplifting for casual days.
- Sample first if: green is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike floral fragrances.
Around $39.
Explore more: More from James Heeley · Fresh perfumes · Hyacinth perfumes · Almond perfumes
Occasion
Casual
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
James Heeley is a British-born, Paris-based designer whose fragrance house has become known for restrained, materials-first minimalism, think incense, sea salt, cool leather, herbal cologne. The 20 live pieces on Scendira average .98 and are overwhelmingly unisex (16 of 20). Family split: Fresh (11), Floral (4), Woody (3), a clear "fresh-with-depth" identity. Prices span $38.99-$285.60 (average $68), with a serious-niche cologne anchor pushing the top end. Standout live pieces: Phoenician Leather ($52.65,.46, smoky incense wrapped in warm leather honey), Eau Sacrée ($52.65,.25, smoky incense resin, rose and earthy patchouli), Cologne Officinale ($281.97,.23, herbal shower gel, basil and rosemary on cool air), Cardinal ($38.99,.21, smoky linen warmed by incense resin) and Sel Marin ($38.99,.11, sea-breeze air, lemony dockside freshness). Heeley is the answer for a materials-forward niche that isn't showy.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like fresh cut grass with soft almond flowers. Key notes are lime (linden) blossom, hyacinth and almond.
Wearers report that it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring and summer. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days.
It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
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