Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes 2014 Parfum

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African Orchid

by Ellen Covey

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Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes African Orchid is a Parfum launched in 2014, created by Ellen Covey. Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes's African Orchid carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive and unique, African Orchid is not for the faint of heart. It's a bold, heady floral that some find intoxicatingly exotic, while others are put off by its medicinal or even urinous facets. Definitely sample first.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Exotic
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
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African Orchid Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it suitable for dates where you want to make an impression without overwhelming. The unique and sometimes challenging character means it might be too distracting for a formal or office environment, though some find it quite elegant.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Opens with an arresting, almost mentholated blast of ylang-ylang and jasmine, quickly joined by the exotic tang of passionfruit. A curious root beer or wintergreen note, likely from the birch and clove, weaves through the heady florals. As it settles, a primal, waxy orchid emerges, grounded by warm vanilla, musk, and earthy woody notes. This is a complex scent that constantly shifts on the skin.

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