MPF Orchid Noir
How it smells
The first thing you smell is bergamot and nutmeg. The heart brings star anise and patchouli. On the skin it settles into vanilla and jasmine. Overall it smells vanilla and soft spicy.
- Came out
- 1945
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Orchid Noir 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
MPF Orchid Noir in detail
MPF is the house behind Orchid Noir.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex has more depth.
MPF perfumes worth knowing
This house has 26 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Dark Oud, Sheikh 2020 and Velvet Oud unisex.
How long Orchid Noir stays on skin
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex. Base notes like vanilla and jasmine are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Orchid Noir
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by soft spicy and anis. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and soft spicy smells and notes like star anise and vanilla. Less obvious notes include cedar, coconut and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.18 out of 5.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
Orchid Noir dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (7 shared notes), Clandestine Angel Heart (8 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (7 shared notes) and Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Orchid Noir unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
How strong is Orchid Noir?
Strong: people around you will notice it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1945.