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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a wild ride. Olympic Orchids Blackbird is a polarising beast, blending photorealistic, tart blackberries with deep forest resins. It's either an evocative, natural masterpiece or a medicinal cough syrup nightmare, depending on your skin and nose. Definitely not a blind buy.
This one is a total beast, a genuinely unique and magnetic scent that's either a love-at-first-sniff champion or a headache-inducing nightmare. Don't be shy, it demands attention, but go easy on the trigger.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 5% |
| Floral | 2% | 5% |
| Fruity | 17% | 11% |
| Green | 15% | 7% |
| Sweet | 20% | 21% |
| Warm | 13% | 22% |
| Woody | 27% | 21% |
| Earthy | 10% | 15% |
| Animalic | 10% | 8% |
| Fresh | 17% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Blackbird's strong sillage and intense, natural profile make it a bit much for the office. However, its unique and sensual character makes it ideal for dates or casual outdoor activities where its forest-berry vibe can truly shine. Its robust, long-lasting nature means it's best reserved for situations where you want to make a statement.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its distinctive fruity-mineral profile, make it less suitable for a typical office environment. However, these same characteristics, especially the 'compliment-puller' status, make it excellent for dates or evenings out where you want to stand out. It's a bit too much for sport, and leans more casual than formal.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Fruity, Fresh Spicy accords and Amber, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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