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    Norell Elixir vs. Black Orchid

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Black Orchid rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Norell Elixir vs. Black Orchid
    Norell ElixirBlack Orchid
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20162006
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerCeline BarelDavid Apel, Pierre Negrin
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Norell Elixir

    Warm Spicy
    Fruity
    Woody
    Amber
    White Floral
    Patchouli
    Tuberose
    Balsamic

    Black Orchid

    Warm Spicy
    Oriental
    Earthy
    Woody
    Spicy
    Sweet
    Amber
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PlumItalian mandarin orangePeruvian pink pepper
    Black truffleGardeniaBitter OrangeBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
    Heart
    Indian TuberoseAllspiceEgyptian jasmine absolute
    Black orchidSpicy NotesPlumFruity notesJasmineRumYlang-YlangSpicesLotus
    Base
    Siam benzoinPatchouliIndian sandalwood
    Mexican chocolateChocolatePatchouliVanillaVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Norell Elixir vs. Black Orchid
    Norell ElixirBlack Orchid
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This fragrance does something interesting: it takes the boldness of plum and tuberose and filters it through a lens of refinement. If you are looking for something that announces itself from across.Norell Elixir
    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

    Best price by size: Norell Elixir vs. Black Orchid
    Norell ElixirBlack Orchid
    1 oz$67.95fragranceshop
    1.7 oz$96.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$134.39fragrancenet

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