The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Under The Orange Tree was created by perfumer Marina Barcenilla and released in 2014 as a fragrance for women and men. Its inspiration is an orange tree in full shelter, its white flowers turned toward an open sky. The scene pairs delicate white petals and visible stamens with an azure sky and silent clouds, while the surrounding air is infused with sweet honey and nectar. Barcenilla translated that protected garden moment into a composition featuring Orange Blossom, Neroli, Bitter Orange and Petitgrain, alongside Benzoin, Neroli, Frankincense, Jasmine, Labdanum, Linden Blossom, Amber and Vanilla. Together, the listed materials form a fragrance that moves between floral brightness, citrus and softer resinous notes, offering a richly layered expression of the sheltered orange tree scene.
The interesting part is how naturally opposite materials share the same space. Orange Blossom and Neroli give the composition its airy, nectar-like brightness, while Petitgrain and Green Bitter Orange bring a sharper leafy edge. Jasmine adds a white floral pulse through the middle. Amber, Benzoin and Labdanum then turn that brightness warm, and Vanilla gives the drydown a powdery softness. It is citrus with its sleeves rolled up.
The evolution
Under The Orange Tree presents a varied fragrance built around citrus, white flowers and warm materials. Bitter Orange and Petitgrain bring a crisp aromatic character, while Orange Blossom and Neroli contribute a clear floral presence. Jasmine and Linden Blossom extend the impression with additional blossom notes, giving the composition a layered floral character. Frankincense and Benzoin introduce resinous depth, while Labdanum adds another warm, textured element. Amber and Vanilla round out the note list with a soft richness that complements the citrus and floral materials. As the fragrance is worn, its different notes offer changing points of emphasis, from bright citrus and blossoms to resinous warmth and a gentle sweet finish. The result is a composed and expressive fragrance with enough contrast to remain interesting on the skin.
Cultural impact
Under The Orange Tree draws on a simple and recognisable image: an orange tree sheltering delicate white blossoms beneath an open sky. The fragrance translates that setting through citrus and floral notes such as Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Linden Blossom. Resinous and warm materials, including Benzoin, Frankincense, Labdanum and Amber, add further dimension, while Vanilla contributes a soft sweetness. Its unisex presentation allows the composition to be approached without placing it within a narrowly gendered fragrance category.
The House
Marina Barcenilla ParfumsMarina Barcenilla has spent over two decades exploring the soul of natural fragrance. The British perfumer, whose work has earned her two FIFI awards, creates scents that distil memory and landscape into wearable form. Her Glastonbury-based house offers a rare alternative in modern perfumery: compositions built from natural materials, free from the artificial, embracing imperfection as a marker of authenticity. Each fragrance feels less like a product and more like an encounter with a place or moment, made by someone who truly understands how scent moves people.
The Creator
Marina BarcenillaMarina favors cold‑pressed and steam‑distilled absolutes, preferring ingredients that retain their original texture. She builds accords around a single botanical anchor, then layers complementary notes that echo the anchor’s natural rhythm.
