Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum bottle Brown Orchid
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2015 Year 2022
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Black Origami Eau de Parfum bottle Black Origami

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum
This one is a divisive cheapie, trying its hand at replicating a pricier predecessor. It might tolerate your skin better than others, but don't expect it to last for an all-day affair. Use it wisely, and only in the dreariest of weather.
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Our Verdict - Black Origami Eau de Parfum
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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 9%
Floral 34% 25%
Fruity 8% 11%
Green 7% 6%
Sweet 23% 25%
Warm 7% 15%
Woody 10% 9%
Earthy 14% 15%
Animalic 4% 9%
Fresh 15% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Brown Orchid EdP
Black Origami EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Truffle 14% vs 19%
Bergamot 14% vs 9%
Jasmine 14% vs 12%
Ylang-Ylang 14% vs 12%
Shared Notes
Lotus 50% vs 19%
Only in Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum
Floral 50%
Only in Black Origami Eau de Parfum
Orchid 30% Spicy 27% Fruity 23%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 14% vs 11%
Patchouli 14% vs 14%
Amber 14% vs 12%
Incense 14% vs 12%
Vanilla 14% vs 13%
Dark Chocolate 14% vs 16%
Vetiver 14% vs 10%
Only in Black Origami Eau de Parfum
Musk 10%

Accords

Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum Black Origami Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
85%
69%
Warm Spicy
100%
96%
Citrus
56%
Sweet
87%
85%
Floral
72%
72%
Earthy
85%
72%
Amber
68%
Powdery
66%
56%
Fruity
62%
60%
Aromatic
Chocolate
60%
55%
Balsamic
Woody shared
100%
85%
Warm Spicy shared
69%
100%
96%
Sweet shared
56%
87%
Floral shared
85%
72%
Earthy shared
72%
85%
Amber shared
72%
68%
66%
Fruity shared
56%
62%
60%
60%
55%

Performance

Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum Black Origami Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and sweet profile make it less suitable for the office. However, the dark, woody and amber accords lend themselves to evening wear, particularly in colder weather for both dates and formal events, as reflected in community reviews suggesting winter use.

Black Origami Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
94%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Earthy accords and Sandalwood, Truffle notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum
Black Origami Eau de Parfum
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