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Gotaattatiorn – :
This is similar to Aventus minus the pineapple note. It is very-very close to Armaf iDivo minus the harsh citrus opening. It’s almost identical, 98%. So you can smell just as this Frapin with much less money. The Armaf after the initial citrus opening becomes the same as Orchid Man.
Performance is moderate overall. The Armaf has slightly better projection while the Frapin is smoother and more discreet.
AnabioZ – :
Smells basically in the same ballpark as aventus but not that fruity. Idivo from Armaf virtually smells the smell. Both as terrible as each other because I don’t find these type
Of scents appealing Such a pointless release and honestly doesn’t evoke what they were after in my opinion, therefore it’s an easy pass. The lack of reviews and love for this speaks for itself.
viktor767 – :
It doesn’t take long for the amazing opening to become pretty much a skin scent (8 sprays on chest). I’m I anosmic to the drydown?
vi_kkktor – :
Fragrance -The Orchid Man Frapin
Bottle from – 2015
The Orchid Man opens on my skin with a bright,citrusy, lemony and fresh bergamot laying on top of a bit earthy, bitter and dry oakmoss.
Soon enough,spicy and a bit pungent black pepper comes into the game and bring some warmth.
After about 35 minutes,romantic jasmine starts to emerge.At this point,in the middle,dominant notes are pepper and jasmine with a hint of fruitiness and with a nice touch of a bit dark and harsh leather.The floral note is strong but The Orchid Man is never too floral.
This all leads into a bit deep,dark,musky,more peppery, animalic and ambery base with a wisper of rough and earthy patchouli.
The Orchid Man is a beautiful example of transition from a bit fresh,citrusy and bright frangrance to a dark,earthy and a bit animalic scent.It has some similarities to Aventus by Creed.
Longevity – 8/10(8+ hours)
Silage/Projection – 7,5/10(moderate projection and silage for the first 2-3 hours)
Weather -For more or less any time of year.Best in early autumn,spring and summer.I personally wouldn’t wear this on a really cold winter days.
Versatility – 9/10
Age – 20+
Compliments – 8/10
Scent – 8,5/10
Main notes according to me –
oakmoss,black pepper,bergamot,leather,jasmine.
The drydown is a bit peppery,musky,ambery and animalic and I get some -pepper,moss,leather,patchouli and amber.
Emotions -elegant,class,likeable,appealing,pleasant,sophisticated.
Occasion -For more or less any ocasion.
Could be a nice signature scent.You’ll get compliments with this one.
IGROK731 – :
If You Smell CDNI And Aventus Side By Side You Can Notice That They Are Different , But Very Simillars .
What That CDNI Mistake , The Orchid Man Have .
myika51 – :
Extremely pleasant, is how I would describe this cologne – and it definitely has a cologne vibe, not a perfume vibe, even if it’s supposed to be an EDP.
It’s a very refreshing fragrance suitable for the heights of summer, including humid weather.
It is not: challenging, interesting, or exciting. However I enjoy wearing it.
I agree with the general consensus that this is very similar to Aventus – minus the pineapple. The bergamot note is very good – zesty and sparkling. The pepper adds a further punch to the opening. Leather comes through in the drydown.
When I first tried this I thought it was almost identical to Aventus, but the more I wear it, the differences are becoming more noticeable – really in the degree of weight/heft. Aventus feels a bit more three-dimensional.
inciongcgv – :
Definitely more of a men’s cologne. Reminds me of a fougere. Citrus and bitter/sweet in the top. This MUST have some fruit in it not noted.
nick23 – :
I was finally able to get my hands on a sample of this.
What a great fragrance! Right away i can see the resemblance to Creed Aventus, it’s unmistakable actually. … but this is more like Creed Aventus for the athlete, and not meant for “suits”.
Let me put it this way: (from Rocky I) Creed Aventus is what Apollo Creed would’ve worn and Orchid Man is what Rocky Balboa would’ve worn.
It’s a great scent; it reminds me of what gym or barracks showers smell like, it’s sharp and clean and the mild, slight smell of the leather equipment wafting in from the gym as you get dressed.
Performance is good but not great. I already own Aventus which performs very well for me, so owning this would be somewhat redundant in my opinion. And easy 8 out of 10, if i ever find a good enough deal I’m going to buy this anyway, even though i just said i wouldn’t.
fusiahaks – :
Orchid Man is fresh, clean and elegant. I get good compliments every time I wear it 🙂
I personally apply 3 sprays only, and I have no issues with longjevity/projection.
Very unique product from the house.
kxd194speagoessenda – :
I picked up this fragrance on eBay at a good price, wore it to my mates wedding and it was a knock out. Very close to aventus with that we’ll roundedness you don’t get from the hyped clones. Although not very strong projection it lasted on me and someone I sprayed it, so much so when he’s mum visited the next morning could smell it wafting off him! Give it a go great little gem. I also got nevermore now this is a beast…24hrs later still pumping off my hand from 2 squirts!
yuj126bedyWelty – :
This is nothing special. Light citrus, touch of spice, nothing intense or particularly fragrant. Doesn’t last either… It could be sold for 10 pounds / 100 ml in an unfancy bottle and nobody would bat an eyelid.
I have 100+ niche samples for swap within Europe – updated spreadsheet of samples on my profile, get in touch!
akuzi30 – :
The similarity with aventus is shocking, however this is far more elegant. It only features the woody notes from his “older brother”. You wont’t get that fruityness. Quite inexpensive and very valuable. The projection is great.
Description: very fresh opening with a bit of citrus. The perfume almost seems to not exist after you spray it. It’s after 5 minutes or more that you’ll get that creed-like in-your-face leather and wood.
Longevity: 3/4 hours -/+
Sillage: generally heavy.
8/10 great perfume for capturing people’s attention and smelling good.
miktorr – :
If you want an inexpensive version of Aventus, look no further….The Orchid Man is your go-to fragrance.
Bergamot, Black pepper, Leather, Amber, and the Patchouli is what you get at first spray. This fragrance is a pretty linear fragrance as it does not change. Pretty much stays the same throughout which is not a bad thing just an observation.
As I have tried to distinguish between both Aventus and The Orchid Man, I am really having a hard time; many have pointed out the pineapple ingredient in Aventus that you will not get in The Orchid Man, unfortunately, I am not detecting this difference; there is this smoky feel I get that is amazing…. Both smell quite similar…yet, great!
projection…6.5 out of 10
longevity…6.5 out of 10
sillage…7 out of 10
overall…7.5 out of 10
If you don’t have $300 for Aventus, maybe you have $150 for The Orchid Man?
The Orchid Man smells great, however, if you are after something spectacular…”Keep it moving folks, nothing to see, the show’s over…..keep it moving, c’mon keep it moving!!!
dima0308 – :
I get huge fresh / aventus vibes with this one, and I love it.. but the performance really does leave a lot to be desired, especially at this price point. After a few hours neither me nor my girlfriend could smell any trace of it on my skin. A real shame, because the opening is magnificent.
unpatawaync – :
It’s fresh, inoffensive, and completely un-memorable.
zxcrukkSAZm – :
Aventus minus the amazing pineapple note. I’ve always been lucky with my Aventus batches, but I expect this would smell exactly like that for those “pineappless” ones. Nice, the leather settles to something quite refined and elegant, but it’s a formula that has been done better before. Speakeasy will remain the only win for me with Frapin.