L'orpheline Eau de Parfum bottle L'orpheline
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2014 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Portfolio Imperial Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Portfolio Imperial Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'orpheline
This one's a divisive brew; some hail it as an ethereal, melancholic masterpiece, while others can't shake off the scent of shaving cream. If you're into understated gothic vibes and don't mind smelling a bit like a haunted cathedral, it's a winner. Otherwise, sample first, obviously.
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Our Verdict - Portfolio Imperial Oud
This used to be a beastly, animalic oud for the daring, but apparently Al Haramain have been sending out a different, watered-down version under the same name. If you can get your hands on the original, it's a love-it-or-hate-it powerhouse.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 3% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 0%
Sweet 11% 13%
Warm 38% 28%
Woody 11% 10%
Earthy 20% 21%
Animalic 31% 33%
Fresh 5% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'orpheline EdP
Portfolio Imperial Oud EdP

Notes

Only in Portfolio Imperial Oud
Animalic 61% Amber 39%
Shared Notes
Incense 33% vs 36%
Myrrh 33% vs 29%
Only in L'orpheline
Patchouli 33%
Only in Portfolio Imperial Oud
Ambroxan 34%

Accords

L'orpheline Portfolio Imperial Oud
100%
Musky
54%
97%
Amber
100%
90%
Smoky
47%
67%
Balsamic
72%
65%
Powdery
60%
Warm Spicy
63%
Animalic
58%
Woody
55%
Oud
54%
Patchouli
45%
Musky shared
100%
54%
Amber shared
97%
100%
Smoky shared
90%
47%
Balsamic shared
67%
72%
65%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
63%
58%
55%
Oud
54%
45%

Performance

L'orpheline Portfolio Imperial Oud
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

L'orpheline

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, non-obtrusive accords make it suitable for office and casual wear. It's too understated and contemplative for formal events, and certainly not for sport.

Portfolio Imperial Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The original formulation is a beast-mode fragrance with strong projection and longevity, making it largely unsuitable for office wear. Its dark, sensual accords are perfect for date nights and formal evening events, but for casual wear it's quite intense.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
82%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Balsamic, Warm Spicy accords and Incense, Myrrh notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'orpheline
Portfolio Imperial Oud
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