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Purple Orchid by Shirley May — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Purple Orchid by Shirley May

Purple Orchid

8.36

A fresh scent built around rosemary over sandalwood.

FreshWoodyFloralCitrusSpicy

Scent profile

Top notes

RosemaryPineappleNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart notes

CyclamenCorianderJasmineOakmoss

Base notes

Sandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

76%

Spring

100%

Summer

95%

Fall

90%

Day

100%

Night

74%

Where

Office

96%

Casual

100%

Date

85%

Club

57%

Formal

87%

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