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Gulf Orchid 2025 EDP

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Old Fashioned

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Gulf Orchid Old Fashioned is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025. Old Fashioned opens with Fruity, Incense, and Cherry, settles into a heart of Woody, Spicy, Cedar, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Balsam, Leather, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Gulf Orchid's Old Fashioned carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This isn't just a perfume, it's a boozy, spiced journey that evolves from a sweet cherry opening to a deep, leathery dry down. While some find it a masterful cocktail recreation, others pick up on a divisive chemical note or overwhelming clove. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a boozy, high quality steal that's perfect for intimate encounters.
  • Warm
  • Romantic
  • Edgy
  • Classic
  • Woody
Old Fashioned Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Sweet
100%
Woody
76%
Fruity
74%
Rum
71%
Cherry
70%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its excellent projection and long-lasting boozy, spicy, and leathery accords, this fragrance is best suited for evening wear and intimate settings like a date night. It's too bold and heavy for an office environment or for athletic activities, but could work for casual outings where you want to make a statement.

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About

Old Fashioned opens with a juicy burst of sweet cherry and boozy rum, quickly tempered by a smoky incense. The heart unfolds into a rich tapestry of warm spices - ginger, clove, and cedar - evoking an aged barrel. The journey culminates in a luxurious base of balsamic leather, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla, balanced with a surprising hint of cotton candy. It's a complex, evolving scent.