Shumukh
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Side by side
Shumukh vs. Black Orchid
Black Orchid rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shumukh | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Perfumer | — | David Apel, Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | — | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shumukh
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
Citrus
Black Orchid
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Earthy
Woody
Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotCinnamonPepper
Black truffleGardeniaBitter OrangeBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CedarGeranium
Black orchidSpicy NotesPlumFruity notesJasmineRumYlang-YlangSpicesLotus
Base
Woody Notes
Mexican chocolateChocolatePatchouliVanillaVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shumukh | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The fruity opening is moreish, but the real payoff comes in the Oriental-rich heart that gives Shumukh its character. Not a fresh skin scent, this is for those who want presence and warmth in equal.Shumukh
Black Orchid isn't a fragrance, it's a confrontation. The truffle opening is strange, almost jarring. Then the florals arrive, heavy and rich. The kind of scent people have strong opinions about.Black Orchid
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shumukh | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $67.95fragranceshop |
| 1.7 oz | — | $96.95fragranceshop |
| 3.4 oz | — | $134.39fragrancenet |
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