Gulf Orchid 2025 Other

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El Capitán

Gulf Orchid El Capitán is a fragrance launched in 2025. The fragrance opens with Pepper, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Lavender, Violet, and Wormwood, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on El Capitán: Favourite

A warm spicy wonder that's beautiful all-round, according to early whispers. This one's looking like a crowd-pleaser before it even properly drops.
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  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Modern
El Capitán bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 14%
Fruity 1%
Green 11%
Sweet 30%
Warm 34%
Woody 11%
Earthy 6%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Lavender
100%
Aromatic
94%
Fresh Spicy
84%
Powdery
83%

Notes

Top Notes

Pepper 33% Cardamom 33% Cinnamon 33%

Heart Notes

Lavender 43% Violet 36% Wormwood 21%

Base Notes

Tonka Bean 35% Vanilla 35% Sandalwood 30%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, spicy and aromatic profile, especially with the vanilla and tonka in the base, makes it ideal for dates and evening events. While not overly strong, the distinct spicy and powdery accords could be a bit much for a conservative office environment.

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About

El Capitán opens with a spicy hit of pepper, cardamom, and cinnamon, giving it an immediate warmth. As it settles, a clean, aromatic lavender emerges, softened by a powdery violet and a touch of wormwood's green edge. The dry down leans into a comforting blend of creamy sandalwood, sweet tonka bean, and smooth vanilla, finishing on a rich, enveloping note.

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