Marks & Spencer Orchid and Vanilla
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly almond and vanilla. Almond and almond milk at the top, almond and celery in the middle and musk and sandalwood at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Orchid and Vanilla 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 Marks & Spencer Orchid and Vanilla
Orchid and Vanilla is made by Marks & Spencer.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is almond (100%), followed by vanilla and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy almond and vanilla smells and notes like almond and musk. Less obvious notes include bergamot, heliotrope and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
Orchid and Vanilla through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter and spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, spring, fall and summer. If you need something for summer, Lancôme Tresor La Nuit Musc Diamant is a better fit. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Will people notice Orchid and Vanilla?
Projection is very strong: it fills the room. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than The House Of Oud Almond Harmony and Lancôme Tresor La Nuit Musc Diamant.
Other Marks & Spencer perfumes
The house has 27 perfumes here, led by Fresh Citrus & Moss unisex, Soft Iris unisex and Rosie for Autograph.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. The House Of Oud Almond Harmony lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Orchid and Vanilla, try these
Similar picks to try: The House Of Oud Almond Harmony (9 shared notes), Lancôme Tresor La Nuit Musc Diamant (7 shared notes), Prada Infusion De Amande (7 shared notes) and Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Eau de Parfum unisex (10 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can I wear Orchid and Vanilla to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
Can men wear Orchid and Vanilla?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.