The Orchid Man
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
89 ratings
From your scent profile
Frapin The Orchid Man opens with Madagascar pepper and Calabrian bergamot, then settles onto a dry, woody base of leather and oakmoss, in a scent made for men.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 88 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Leathery
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
LeatheryWhat does The Orchid Man smell like?
Citrus and pepper lead the top, while leather and jasmine soften each other in the heart. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli and black amber carry it towards a woody, lightly sweet finish. The overall impression is a balanced mix of fresh, floral and leathery accords.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes. Most voters read its character as masculine and classic. Hayari Amour Elegant and Mancera Cedrat Boise have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Madagascar pepper
- Calabrian bergamot
First hours
- Leather
- Jasmine
Towards evening
- Oakmoss
- Patchouli
- Black amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Spring
- 32%Autumn
- 24%Summer
- 12%Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter- Casual23%
- Daytime23%
- Office22%
- Nighttime13%
- Evening11%
- Sport9%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
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47% matchVespero
Jeroboam · 2017
47% matchSutton Place
Bond No. 9 · 2016
44% matchCedrat Boise
Mancera · 2011
44% matchAllure Homme (Eau de Toilette)
Chanel · 1999
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Last updated: October 26, 2026