Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes 2013 EDP

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Blackbird

by Ellen Covey

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Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Blackbird is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Ellen Covey. Blackbird opens with Blackberry, settles into a heart of Elemi and Hay, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Canadian Fir Balsam. Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes's Blackbird carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a wild ride. Olympic Orchids Blackbird is a polarising beast, blending photorealistic, tart blackberries with deep forest resins. It's either an evocative, natural masterpiece or a medicinal cough syrup nightmare, depending on your skin and nose. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Blackbird Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blackberry100%
Heartas listed
Elemi50%
Hay50%
Baseas listed
Amber25%
Canadian Fir Balsam25%
Cedar25%
Musk25%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Blackbird's strong sillage and intense, natural profile make it a bit much for the office. However, its unique and sensual character makes it ideal for dates or casual outdoor activities where its forest-berry vibe can truly shine. Its robust, long-lasting nature means it's best reserved for situations where you want to make a 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Imagine plunging into a dense, ancient forest at the height of summer, where the air hums with the scent of sticky fir resin and sun-warmed cedar. Clusters of wild, tart blackberries burst on the vine, their juicy sweetness mingling with the green, slightly balsamic breath of the woods. A subtle, animalic musk and dry hay undercurrent grounds this bold, woody-fruity composition, creating an olfactory journey that’s both wild and deeply comforting.

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