What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and gardenia. The heart brings chocolate and egyptian jasmine. On the skin it settles into amber and dark chocolate. Overall it smells white floral and gourmand.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Oriental Orchid notes
Top notes
What you smell first
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
Arlyn Oriental Orchid EDP in detail
Oriental Orchid EDP is made by Arlyn. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its gourmand side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Givenchy Amarige is a lighter match.
Which weather suits Oriental Orchid
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Will people notice Oriental Orchid?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Tom Ford Black Orchid and Clandestine Angel Heart. Base notes like amber and dark chocolate are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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More questions
Can women wear Oriental Orchid?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Oriental Orchid?
People who enjoy white floral and gourmand smells.