What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is saffron and nutmeg. The heart brings agarwood (oud) and rose. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and musk. Overall it smells warm spicy and oud.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Sun Drop 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 Orlov Paris Sun Drop EDP
Sun Drop EDP is made by Orlov Paris. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Who will like Sun Drop
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by oud and rose. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and oud smells and notes like agarwood (oud) and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include cardamom, cloves and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.85 out of 5.
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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. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Lattafa Badee Al Oud and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad. Base notes like sandalwood and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad is a lighter match.
Which weather suits Sun Drop
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
If you like Sun Drop, try these
Similar picks to try: Lattafa Badee Al Oud (7 shared notes), Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (8 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Amber Aoud Parfum (7 shared notes) and Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad starts from €35.
More questions
Is Sun Drop expensive?
It is mid priced: about €91 in Europe.
Can men wear Sun Drop?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2020.