Calgon Tahitian Orchid
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly floral and gourmand. Citrus blossom and clover at the top, freesia and jasmine in the middle and honey and musk at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Tahitian 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
Calgon Tahitian Orchid in detail
Tahitian Orchid is made by Calgon.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Tom Ford Velvet Orchid and Clandestine Angel Heart last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like honey and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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. For evenings, Tom Ford Velvet Orchid has more depth.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Tom Ford Velvet Orchid is a better fit.
What Tahitian Orchid costs
The usual price in Europe is about €15. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Tom Ford Velvet Orchid and Clandestine Angel Heart.
Calgon perfumes worth knowing
The house has 14 perfumes here, led by Hawaiian Ginger, Morning Glory and Japanese Cherry Blossom.
Is Tahitian Orchid your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by gourmand and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and gourmand smells and notes like freesia and honey. Less obvious notes include macarons, magnolia and rice. Perfume fans rate it 3.78 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Tahitian Orchid
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Velvet Orchid (5 shared notes), Clandestine Angel Heart (7 shared notes), Initio Parfums Prives Addictive Vibration (6 shared notes) and Bodycology Dark Cherry Orchid (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Bodycology Dark Cherry Orchid starts from €9.
More questions
Does Tahitian Orchid project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Can men wear Tahitian Orchid?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.