Oscar de la Renta Blue Orchid
How it smells
Main smell: woody and floral. It opens with sea salt and cranberry, moves to lotus and jasmine and dries down to driftwood and musk.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Blue 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
Oscar de la Renta Blue Orchid in detail
Blue Orchid is made by Oscar de la Renta.
Blue Orchid: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its salty side keeps it clean and easy.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Tesori d'Oriente Fior di Loto.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by floral and salty. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and floral smells and notes like lotus and driftwood. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, summer, spring and winter.
Will people notice Blue Orchid?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Tesori d'Oriente Fior di Loto spreads further.
More from Oscar de la Renta
This house has 23 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Bella Rosa, Lavender and Oscar for Men.
If you like Blue Orchid, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Davidoff Cool Water (5 shared notes), Tesori d'Oriente Fior di Loto (4 shared notes), Tommy Bahama St Kitts (4 shared notes) and Zoologist Perfumes Chameleon unisex (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tommy Bahama St Kitts starts from €32.
Quick answers
How long does Blue Orchid last?
About 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can men wear Blue Orchid?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2016.