62 community ratings

Kyphi

Name: Kyphi
Brand: Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

Perfumer: Dr. Ellen Covey

2011UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

5.8/ 10

Community score
62 ratings

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Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Kyphi is a resinous, spicy unisex fragrance built around saffron, myrrh, frankincense and labdanum.

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Skunky's take: Green and lively, my nose is lying in the grass.

How does it perform?

From 51 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.2 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

5.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 48% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Wild orange

Saffron Spices

Henna

Benzoin

Spikenard

Lemon grass Cassia Juniper berry

Cyperus

Labdanum Frankincense

Calamus

Beeswax Myrrh

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous
Earthy

What does Kyphi smell like?

Kyphi leans towards autumn and winter, the two seasons most voters pick. It is seen mostly as a leisure and evening scent. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, and opinion on its character splits between masculine and feminine.

Wild orange and lemon grass give a light citrus edge that meets saffron and spices. Benzoin and beeswax add sweetness, while henna and spikenard set an earthy base. Myrrh, frankincense and labdanum carry the resinous, smoky and powdery side. The result is sweet, woody and oriental.