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Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum bottle Orchid Soleil EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
F Gender U
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.701 Orchid Soleil Parfum bottle No.701 Orchid Soleil Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Orchid Soleil EDP
Divisive and discontinued, Orchid Soleil is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect a battle on your skin: some get creamy, intoxicating florals, others get unwearable tortilla chips and medicinal notes. Definitely not a blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No.701 Orchid Soleil Parfum
Eden's No.701 captures Orchid Soleil's warm, creamy orchid-and-amber character well, including the toasted coconut-caramel facet that gives the original its 'popcorn' reputation, though it lands softer and less resinous overall.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Orchid Soleil EDP
No.701 Orchid Soleil Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 32% vs 46%
Only in No.701 Orchid Soleil
Bergamot 54%
Only in Orchid Soleil
Tuberose 57% Lily 43%
Only in No.701 Orchid Soleil
Orchid 44% Coconut 32% Saffron 24%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 20% vs 29%

Accords

Orchid Soleil No.701 Orchid Soleil
89%
Vanilla
80%
Sweet
60%
80%
Tuberose
Floral
70%
Amber
60%
52%
Lactonic
52%
Woody
51%
Animalic
48%
Balsamic
45%
Nutty
Powdery
30%
89%
Sweet shared
80%
60%
80%
70%
60%
52%
52%
51%
48%
45%
30%

Performance

Orchid Soleil No.701 Orchid Soleil
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Orchid Soleil

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This scent's powerful sillage and strong, often polarising, character make it less suitable for office or sport. It's best reserved for date nights or formal events where its unique, luxurious warmth can truly shine, especially in cooler weather.

No.701 Orchid Soleil

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

A warm, creamy amber-floral fragrance suits cooler months, when its sweetness and richness feel most appropriate.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Rich and sensual enough for dates and formal evenings; too heavy and indulgent for office or casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
17%
Key Similarities

Both share Pink Pepper, Orchid, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Orchid Soleil EDP
No.701 Orchid Soleil Parfum
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