Gulf Orchid 2024 EDP

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Hikma

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Gulf Orchid Hikma is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Hikma opens with Red Fruits, Orange, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Amber, Oud, and Vanilla. Gulf Orchid's Hikma carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A divisive scent that some adore for its smoky rose-oud profile and incredible value, while others find it too harsh or cheap-smelling initially. Patience with maceration seems to be key for many.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Confident
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Hikma Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Red Fruits40%
Blackcurrant30%
Orange30%
Heartas listed
Rose40%
Incense38%
Jasmine23%
Baseas listed
Amber40%
Oud35%
Vanilla25%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent performance and bold, heavy accords of oud, amber, and incense make it a powerhouse, less suited for office wear, but perfect for date nights where its sensual depth can shine. It elevates a formal occasion and can be worn casually if you want to make a strong statement.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a juicy burst of red berries and blackcurrant, quickly giving way to a rich, smoky rose and delicate jasmine heart. The dry down is deep and resonant, a blend of warm amber, creamy vanilla, and a prominent, almost leathery oud, all enveloped by a persistent incense note.

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