48 community ratings

Cryptical Envelopment

Name: Cryptical Envelopment
Brand: Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

Perfumer: Dr. Ellen Covey

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.5/ 10

Community score
48 ratings

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Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Cryptical Envelopment is a floral, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Shows up when the lights come on, born for the evening.

How does it perform?

From 45 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.7 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% 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

Rose Civet Patchouli Champaca Tobacco Davana Musk Ginger Lily Tolu balm

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Resinous
Smoky

What does Cryptical Envelopment smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening, leisure and nights out leading the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side.

Rose and lily form a floral backbone, with champaca rounding it out. Ginger and davana add a spicy warmth, while patchouli and tobacco lay down a woody, smoky base. Civet and musk bring an animal depth, and tolu balm adds a soft resinous note.