The Orchid Man
FrapinEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
The Orchid Man vs. Explorer
Is The Orchid Man better than Explorer?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
LeatherBergamotBlack Pepper
fresh spicycitrusearthywoodywarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Orchid Man and Explorer?
| The Orchid Man | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Jordi Fernández |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do The Orchid Man and Explorer smell?
The Orchid Man
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Mossy
Earthy
Woody
Leather
White Floral
Animalic
Explorer
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Amber
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Orchid Man and Explorer share?
Top
BergamotBlack Pepper
Italian bergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Heart
LeatherJasmine
Haitian vetiverVetiverLeather
Base
OakmossBlack AmberPatchouli
AmbroxanAkigalawoodPatchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao PodChocolate
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Italian bergamot
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Pink Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do The Orchid Man and Explorer work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Orchid Man or Explorer?
| The Orchid Man | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Orchid Man and Explorer?
Here's the thing: the name promises something it doesn't deliver. No orchids anywhere. What you get instead is a crisp, leathery composure that outperforms most fragrances twice the price.The Orchid Man
It's not trying to be the most interesting fragrance in the room. That's exactly why it works. Explorer is the scent of someone who showed up without needing to prove anything.Explorer
The hunt
Where to buy The Orchid Man and Explorer
| The Orchid Man | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $80.00ecosmetics |
| 2 oz | — | $100.00ecosmetics |
| 100ml | — | $63.69fragrancenet |
| 6.7 oz | — | $167.00ecosmetics |
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