Orchid Oud
The Merchant of VeniceEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Orchid Oud vs. Instant Crush
Instant Crush wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Orchid Oud | Instant Crush | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Orchid Oud
Powdery
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Chocolate
Woody
Oud
Musky
Vanilla
Instant Crush
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Vanilla
Powdery
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Metallic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SuedeClove
SaffronGingerMandarin OrangeSicilian MandarinBergamotSicilian Bergamot
Heart
ChocolateBlack OrchidJasmine
AmberwoodRoseMoroccan RoseEgyptian JasmineJasminePatchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Base
OudVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouli
Madagascar VanillaVanillaWhite MuskSandalwoodOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Orchid Oud | Instant Crush | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The chocolate doesn't budge. Hours in, it's still there, threading through the oud and vanilla like a stubborn thread in fine silk. If you've ever been wary of oud's medicinal edge.Orchid Oud
Built for people who've already decided. Not tentative, not polite. The saffron makes a statement in the opening; the vanilla earns its keep in the drydown.Instant Crush
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Orchid Oud | Instant Crush | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $18.19fragrancenet |
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