Black Origami
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2022 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Brown Orchid Rose Edition
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a divisive one. Many see it as a cheap, near-perfect dupe for a high-end fragrance, while others decry its initial harshness and poor longevity. If you're patient enough for maceration, you might just find a rich, dark floral gem, but prepare for a potent opening. Not a safe blind buy.
Don't trust the listed notes- this is a softer, powdery take on Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle, and quite a popular one. It's a sweet, comforting floral that hits all the right crowd-pleasing notes without being too loud.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 6% |
| Floral | 25% | 35% |
| Fruity | 11% | 13% |
| Green | 6% | 8% |
| Sweet | 25% | 25% |
| Warm | 15% | 6% |
| Woody | 9% | 10% |
| Earthy | 15% | 14% |
| Animalic | 9% | 5% |
| Fresh | 10% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent initial projection and rich, dark accords make it unsuitable for everyday office wear, and definitely not for sport. It perfectly suits date nights and formal events due to its sensual and sophisticated character, though some find it a bit too heavy for casual daytime wear.
Seasons
Occasions
Its moderate sweetness and powdery floral character make it versatile for various settings, leaning more towards social and intimate occasions. It's not too overpowering for the office if applied lightly, but its warmth shines on a date or for casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Earthy accords and Sandalwood, Truffle notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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