How it smells
The first thing you smell is coconut and peach. The heart brings orchid and patchouli. On the skin it settles into woody notes and vanilla. Overall it smells sweet and woody.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Aoud 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
About Mancera Aoud Orchid EDP
Mancera is the house behind Aoud Orchid EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is sweet (100%), followed by woody and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy sweet and woody smells and notes like orchid and woody notes. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange and white musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.00 out of 5.
Aoud Orchid longevity
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 longer than Katy Perry Purr and Snif Vanilla Vice unisex. Base notes like woody notes and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €110. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Rihanna Reb'L Fleur and Katy Perry Purr.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Katy Perry Purr and Snif Vanilla Vice unisex.
Mancera perfumes worth knowing
The house has 41 perfumes here, led by Instant Crush, Aoud Lemon Mint and Red Tobacco.
Aoud Orchid for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its sweet side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Perfumes that smell like Aoud Orchid
Similar picks to try: Rihanna Reb'L Fleur (5 shared notes), Katy Perry Purr (5 shared notes), Clandestine Angel Heart (7 shared notes) and Snif Vanilla Vice unisex (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Aoud Orchid unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did Aoud Orchid come out?
It came out in 2016.
What is the best season for it?
Fall and winter.