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2014: the world took its first breath of Bee Portland General Store.
The home of this fragrance is the United States. Bee Portland General Store unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
One of those fragrances you never forget, even years later. The official website of Portland General Store — http://www.seris-parfums.com/.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The scent of Bee is built as a cohesive olfactory arc, where notes flow without rush and without gaps. The creative approach of Portland General Store is recognizable in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through.
The accord profile is driven by these accords: Floral, Fruit and Spicy forming a compact and readable structure. The profile is feminine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
Without strict stage separation the fragrance opens as a single chord with a voluminous floral mood: Floral Notes, Jasmine, Orange blossom, Vanilla and honeysuckle. In this case 5 notes work as one voice, forming the effect of a living bouquet that feels seamless.
The deeper layers are felt as a continuous motion from lift to depth, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.
From the group perspective the composition is built around Floral, Whiteflower and Gourmet.
In summary Bee sounds complete from start to finish — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the scent structures best experienced through real development.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Portland General Store |
| Segment | Natural perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | https://www.portlandgeneralstore.com |
| Year of production | 2014 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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