The Perfume Library

Red Cattleya

6.5

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Red Cattleya is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent where lilac, violet and hyacinth meet peach and apricot. Most voters read it as feminine and lean towards spring and fall, for leisure and evening wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Gardenia and hyacinth form the floral core, while peach, apricot and melon pull it towards a fruity, sweet side. Citrus fruits add freshness, vanilla brings a gourmand softness, and exotic woods with musk give it a woody base. Ted Baker Au and Shiseido Zen (2007) have a close profile.

Tucson / Arizona

6.5

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Tucson / Arizona is a unisex scent that suits fall and spring best, for leisure and everyday wear, with a fresh, green, woody dry-plant character. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. In the character votes, more voters read it as masculine. Juniper, ponderosa pine and sagebrush form its backbone, while chaparral and acacia soften the line. A fresh, green start meets a resinous, spicy and earthy dryness. As a whole it recalls open air and arid scrubland.

Cryptical Envelopment

7.5

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Woody

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

Sonnet XVII

6.9

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Sonnet XVII is a fresh, green women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and fall, for leisure time and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine. It opens with citron, cubeb, mastic and white champaca, fresh, green and fruity. Salt and a floral thread run through the heart. The base of musk, woods, oakmoss and vanilla settles into something woody, earthy and faintly animal.

Carolina

7.3

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Carolina is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed leisure time. Hay absolute and tea give it a green, earthy base, while magnolia, honeysuckle and star jasmine carry the floral side. Longleaf pine adds a woody coolness, and tobacco, tonka bean and vanilla bring a sweet, gourmand softness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most often for leisure and daily wear. It reads somewhat more feminine, though a fair share of votes call it masculine. Napa Valley Cielo and Zoologist Panda (2017) have a close profile.

Kilauea

7.4

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Kilauea is a unisex scent built around jasmine sambac, sandalwood and benzoin, floral and resinous in character. Kilauea has moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but a fair share see it as masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The scent is floral and green: jasmine sambac, mimosa and frangipani carry the flowers, while kahili ginger and bergamot add freshness. Sandalwood, benzoin, styrax, vanilla and myrrh bring a sweet, woody, resinous warmth, with earthy and smoky accords staying in the background.

Osafume

6.9

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Osafume pairs heliotrope, magnolia and orchid with vanilla and white musk, giving a fresh, powdery floral that is classed as feminine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin through much of the day without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Most voters read it as feminine. The floral side leads: magnolia and orchid meet the powdery sweetness of heliotrope. A citrus freshness lightens the whole, aniseed adds a faint spice, and vanilla with white musk closes it in a creamy, gourmand softness. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through it.

African Orchid

7.5

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes African Orchid is a unisex scent whose floral, sweet character is softened by spice and woody tones. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, a fair number choose winter, and summer comes last. Leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions, with business use less common. Voters read it as more feminine and classic, though it remains unisex. Orchid, ylang-ylang and Jasminum grandiflorum form a floral backbone. Nectar and Bourbon vanilla carry the sweetness into a creamy softness, while passion fruit adds a fruity lift. Clove brings spice, and New Caledonian sandalwood and birch add woody depth; musk rounds out the animal, oriental feel.

Lil

6.9

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Lil is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Citrus and green accords lead, with kaffir lime leaf, pandanus and passion fruit adding a fruity brightness. Rose, lily of the valley, angel's trumpet and cyclamen form the floral side, while geranium and davana lend a green, spicy touch. Cashmeran, patchouli, musk and woody notes leave a sweet, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Creed Aventus for Her and Iceberg Twice have a close profile.

DEV #3: The Inevitable

6.6

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes DEV #3: The Inevitable is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent with earthy, smoky depth, suited to dark autumn and winter evenings. Its accords sit in an oriental register, with leathery and animal touches. Spikenard, cistus, black truffle, frankincense and myrrh lead the notes. The notes have no top-to-base split and read as one piece: a resinous, earthy, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Nishane Afrika-Olifant and Tauer Perfumes L'Oudh have a close profile.

Carosello

7.3

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Carosello is a fresh, sweet unisex fragrance built on moscato, geranium and nutmeg, with green and floral notes around them. Carosello's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear, with daily use close behind. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Fresh, floral and green accords lead the scent. Moscato brings a fruity sweetness, geranium and green notes keep it lively, and nutmeg adds a light spice. Benzoin and Clearwood™ give it a resinous, woody depth underneath.

Peace

7.8

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Peace is a unisex scent with a resinous, woody character softened by green, spicy and lightly smoky touches; it has been discontinued. Tarragon and Oregon lavender give it a green, aromatic freshness, while frankincense, benzoin and vanilla add a creamy, resinous warmth. Cedar, patchouli and vetiver set an earthy, woody base, and citrusy and fruity touches lighten it without making it heavy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear, though it also works at the office. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it pulls neither way. Krigler Cosy Cedar Wood 72 and El Nabil Oud Black have a close profile.

Javanica

7.0

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Javanica is a citrusy, spicy unisex scent that suits relaxed spring and autumn wear. Javanica's longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither lingers loudly nor fades quickly. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure time and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it works as unisex too. The scent is fresh and citrus-led: bergamot and citrus notes meet the floral side of lily of the valley. Nutmeg adds spice and vanilla adds sweetness, while rosewood and frankincense give it a woody, resinous and slightly smoky backdrop.

Siam Proun

6.9

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Siam Proun pairs yuzu, eau de cologne mint and lavender with the sweetness of amber and orange blossom, a fresh, herbal scent made for women that has been discontinued. Yuzu, eau de cologne mint, thyme and rosemary set a green, fresh line. Lavender and heather soften it towards floral and spicy, while orange blossom and amber add a sweet, creamy, resinous warmth. Oriental and faintly animal tones stay in the background. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring following. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads fairly balanced between the two. Tauerville Tuberose Flash and Potter & Moore Orange Flower and Amber have a close profile.

Sakura

5.4

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Sakura is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, easy to wear for leisure and daily use, with a fresh, floral and green character. Sakura pairs cherry blossom with musk and an air accord. It smells fresh and floral, lightened by a green streak, while woody, powdery and earthy tones stay in the background. Synthetic and spicy accents add a slight edge to the clean, airy feel. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it is also put forward for the office. More voters call it feminine, but a good share say masculine, so it sits in the middle. Fueguia 1833 Komorebi and Byredo Super Cedar have a close profile.

Fleurs de Glace

4.6

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Fleurs de Glace is a fresh, green floral with a spicy, faintly smoky edge, worn as a unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Floral notes meet black pepper and galbanum. Galbanum brings a green, crisp freshness, while black pepper adds a dry spice. Sweet, gourmand and resinous accords soften that coolness, and the synthetic and smoky sides stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Few people have rated it, so these impressions are tentative. Its profile sits between masculine and feminine.

White Cattleya

6.0

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes White Cattleya is a fresh floral built on jasmine, heliotrope and neroli, brightened by citron and lemon. The scent reads as a single whole: jasmine and neroli set a floral base, while citron and lemon open it up with a citrusy, green freshness. Musk and vanilla add a creamy, lightly sweet softness, and the white cattleya orchid rounds out the floral character. Spicy and synthetic shades also show in the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat this as a first impression. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Nishane Colognisé and Le Labo Jasmin 17 have a close profile.

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2014