Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes African Orchid unisex
How it smells
The first thing you smell is cardamom and cinnamon. The heart brings heliotrope and muguet. On the skin it settles into benzoin and musk. Overall it smells sweet and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
African Orchid unisex 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 Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes African Orchid unisex
African Orchid unisex is made by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts about as long as Jil Sander Sun and Lancôme Variety. Base notes like benzoin and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best season for African Orchid unisex
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jil Sander Sun.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is sweet (100%), followed by gourmand and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy sweet and gourmand smells and notes like heliotrope and benzoin. Less obvious notes include clove, orange blossom and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.44 out of 5.
African Orchid unisex: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Jil Sander Sun has more depth.
If you like African Orchid unisex, try these
Similar picks to try: Jil Sander Sun (8 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (8 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (8 shared notes) and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (8 shared notes).
Quick answers
Is African Orchid unisex unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did African Orchid unisex come out?
It came out in 2014.
Is it expensive?
No, it is affordable: about €5 in Europe.