What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is black gardenia and mandarin orange. The heart brings black orchid and ylang-ylang. On the skin it settles into indonesian patchouli leaf and sandalwood. Overall it smells woody and floral.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Dark Orchid notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Black Gardenia
Mandarin Orange
Citruses
Sicilian Bergamot
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Amouroud Dark Orchid EDP
Dark Orchid EDP comes from Amouroud. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
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For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Tom Ford Black Orchid has more depth.
Dark Orchid through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by floral and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and floral smells and notes like black orchid and indonesian patchouli leaf. Less obvious notes include citruses, lotus and incense. Perfume fans rate it 3.76 out of 5.
Dark Orchid sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Cacharel Noa.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €139. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Tom Ford Velvet Orchid and Cacharel Noa but less than Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady.
If you like Dark Orchid, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Black Orchid (9 shared notes), Tom Ford Velvet Orchid (5 shared notes), Cacharel Noa (5 shared notes) and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Black Orchid starts from €100.
More questions
Is Dark Orchid unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did Dark Orchid come out?
It came out in 2016.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.