Fragrance World Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum

Fragrance World Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum is one of the brand's longer-running releases, dating back to 2015, and it opens with an unusually layered top accord of blackcurrant, ylang ylang, bergamot, mandarin, jasmine, truffle and citrus all at once.

What does Brown Orchid smell like?

That busy opening settles into a simpler floral heart of general floral notes and lotus, acting as a bridge rather than a dominant stage on its own. The real character of Brown Orchid shows up in the base, where dark chocolate, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, vetiver, incense and amber combine into a rich, dense, slightly gourmand oriental accord that lasts long after the fruity top notes have gone.

• Top notes: blackcurrant, ylang ylang, bergamot, mandarin, jasmine, truffle, citrus
• Heart notes: floral notes, lotus
• Base notes: dark chocolate, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, vetiver, incense, amber

Performance and when to wear it

Brown Orchid is typically long-lasting on skin, with the dense chocolate-amber-incense base giving it real staying power. It's a rich, cooler-weather fragrance best suited to evenings, given how full and sweet the dry-down becomes.

Who is it for?

This suits men who enjoy dense, oriental fragrances with a gourmand chocolate edge, rather than anything fresh or understated. It works well as a signature winter scent for someone who wants to properly stand out in a room.