The smell in short
The first thing you smell is juniper berries. The heart brings jasmine. On the skin it settles into powdery notes and cedar. Overall it smells powdery and woody.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Orpheon 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
Diptyque Orpheon EDP in detail
Diptyque is the house behind Orpheon EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Will people notice Orpheon?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Amouage Reflection 45 and Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti spread further.
Orpheon 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.
Diptyque perfumes worth knowing
The house has 44 perfumes here, led by Philosykos Eau de Toilette unisex, Philosykos and Tam Dao.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by woody and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and woody smells and notes like jasmine and powdery notes. Less obvious notes include tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €236. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti and Nino Cerruti 1881 but less than Amouage Reflection 45.
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 aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
If you like Orpheon, try these
Similar picks to try: Amouage Reflection 45 (4 shared notes), Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (3 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (3 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Danger Pour Homme Parfum Cologne (3 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
When did Orpheon come out?
It came out in 2021.
Does Orpheon last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.