L'orpheline Eau de Parfum vs Orionis Extrait

L'orpheline

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2014	Year	2019
££	Price Tier	£££££

Orionis

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'orpheline Eau de Parfum

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 - Orionis Extrait

This isn't for the faint of heart. Orionis is a beastly amber, animalic and intense, that polarises opinion. Some find it a masterpiece of opulent depth, others a challenging, even 'skanky', experience. Definitely not a blind buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	3%	2%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	0%	0%
Sweet	11%	26%
Warm	38%	34%
Woody	11%	12%
Earthy	20%	24%
Animalic	31%	25%
Fresh	5%	4%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

L'orpheline EdP

Orionis Extrait

Notes

Only in L'orpheline Eau de Parfum

Aldehydes 50% Frankincense 50%

Only in Orionis Extrait

Incense 54% Saffron 46%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 33% vs 28%

Only in L'orpheline Eau de Parfum

Incense 33% Myrrh 33%

Only in Orionis Extrait

Ambergris 43% Amber 29%

Shared Notes

Musk 25% vs 23%

Only in L'orpheline Eau de Parfum

Labdanum 25% Cashmeran 25% Coumarin 25%

Only in Orionis Extrait

Benzoin 31% Tolu Balsam 27% Vanilla 19%

Accords

L'orpheline Eau de Parfum Orionis Extrait

100%

Musky

97%

Amber

100%

90%

Smoky

67%

Balsamic

54%

65%

Powdery

46%

60%

Warm Spicy

64%

Animalic

46%

Musky

100%

Amber shared

97%

100%

Smoky

90%

Balsamic shared

67%

54%

Powdery shared

65%

46%

Warm Spicy shared

60%

64%

Animalic

46%

Performance

L'orpheline Eau de Parfum Orionis Extrait

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

L'orpheline Eau de Parfum

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.

Orionis Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Formal

With its beastly performance and strong, animalic amber profile, Orionis is far too overwhelming for office or casual wear. It demands a special setting like a date or a formal evening event, where its commanding presence can be appreciated without being intrusive.