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The Orchid Man by Frapin — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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The Orchid Man by Frapin

Frapin· 2015

The Orchid Man

7.572Typically ~$160

A spicy scent built around calabrian bergamot over oakmoss.

SpicyFreshLeatheryFruitySweet

Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette, Robertet

Scent profile

Top notes

Calabrian bergamot Madagascar pepper

Heart notes

Jasmine Leather

Base notes

Oakmoss Black amber Patchouli

When to wear it

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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