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Amouroud

Dark Orchid (EDP)

2016

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Versions Timeline

2016

Dark Orchid (Original Release)

Price Range
$135 – $265

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Cecile Hua

"Dark Orchid is a dark, floral-woody Eau de Parfum introduced by Amouroud in 2016. Its opening combines bright mandarin, citrus, bergamot, and black gardenia with a shadowy floral character. The heart develops around jasmine, ylang-ylang, lotus, and black orchid, giving the composition an exotic and dramatic presence. Sandalwood, Indonesian patchouli leaf, incense, and vanilla create a warm, resinous, and subtly sweet drydown. The overall effect is more mysterious and formal than playful, with a green, forest-like impression alongside the floral richness. Dark Orchid is designed as a unisex fragrance with a particularly strong evening and cool-weather personality."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Mysterious
Sophisticated
Sensual
Powerful
Elegant

Occasions

Dinner
Date
Formal
Night Out
Lounging

Fun Facts

Dark Orchid was created by perfumer Cecile Hua.

The composition is often associated with a mystical, gothic atmosphere and a shadowy forest-floor impression.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFloralOrientalWoodyResinousSpicySweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

mandarin orange
citruses
black gardenia
sicilian bergamot
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

jasmine
ylang-ylang
lotus
black orchid
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

sandalwood
indonesian patchouli leaf
incense
vanilla

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Dark Orchid is generally experienced as a dark, floral-oriental woody fragrance with citrus brightness, incense, vanilla, and prominent orchid nuances. It is often described as exotic, mysterious, formal, and nighttime-appropriate. Comparisons with Tom Ford Black Orchid commonly characterize Dark Orchid as less sweet and bright, greener, drier, and more serious, with a sombre woody-floral drydown.”

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