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Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum bottle Orchid Soleil EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2016 Year 2000
££ Price Tier ££
Mahora Eau de Parfum bottle Mahora EDP

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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 - Mahora EDP
Mahora is a divisive white floral, either a forgotten masterpiece longing for a re-release or a challenging, overpowering beast. Expect a rich, buttery tuberose with a tropical twist, but be warned, it's not for the faint of heart.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Orchid Soleil EDP
Mahora EDP

Notes

Accords

Orchid Soleil Mahora
100%
White Floral
100%
89%
Vanilla
58%
52%
Woody
86%
80%
Tuberose
82%
80%
Sweet
71%
Floral
72%
Green
61%
52%
Lactonic
Powdery
52%
Citrus
52%
51%
Animalic
48%
Balsamic
45%
Nutty
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
89%
58%
Woody shared
52%
86%
Tuberose shared
80%
82%
Sweet shared
80%
71%
72%
61%
52%
52%
52%
51%
48%
45%

Performance

Orchid Soleil Mahora
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Mahora

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Mahora’s powerful sillage and long-lasting, heavy white floral and woody accords make it less suitable for office or casual daytime wear. It truly shines on dates or for special evening events where its opulent, 'unforgettable' character can make a confident statement, with many reviewers recommending it for such settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, vanilla, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Orchid Soleil EDP
Mahora EDP
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